Kitchen specialist (m/f/d) Training
Two-year dual training program with one to two days of vocational school instruction per week. People who enjoy working in a team and with their hands are particularly well suited to working in a kitchen. Daily life is characterized by handling and processing food. Manual dexterity, care, and a good sense of taste are helpful in this regard. Time pressure is common in the kitchen, so it helps to be able to handle stress well and be physically fit. The new vocational training program for kitchen specialists is aimed at anyone who wants to learn professional cooking from scratch in a practical way, but is less interested in theory and numbers. Kitchen specialists are familiar with the basics of cooking: they learn how to process and prepare all kinds of food. They know how to prepare simple meals and dishes made from meat, fish, and vegetables. They can prepare and garnish salads and desserts and make simple soups and sauces. To do this, they learn different working and cutting techniques and cooking methods, as well as how to use recipes and kitchen appliances. They can also receive and store goods and are familiar with hygiene.
Training to become a kitchen specialist takes two years. After successful completion, the training company and trainee can agree to continue the training and obtain a qualification as a chef.
Key data:
- 2-year dual training program
- Start date by arrangement
- Working hours vary depending on the department
Your Responsibilities
- Preparing salads, egg dishes, and vegetable dishes
- Preparing simple soups, sauces, and stews
- Preparing filling side dishes
- Preparing simple meat and fish dishes
- Arranging and garnishing dishes and meals
- Receiving and storing goods
- Use of equipment, machines, and work tools
- Applying working techniques and cooking methods in the kitchen
- Sustainability and hygiene
- Working in a team
What you should bring
- Friendly demeanor and patience
- Well-groomed appearance
- creativity
- ability to work in a team
- Carefulness and sense of responsibility
- Enjoyment of active and practical work
- Quick comprehension and the ability to remember things well
- Enjoy working with people
- Good manners and a communicative, open-minded nature
- Organizational skills and the ability to maintain an overview
- Healthy awareness of hygiene
Further training opportunities after successfully completing training:
Those who want to develop further can continue their training to become a chef and thus advance their career. However, all further training courses are also open to kitchen specialists.
What sets you apart
Gastgebermentalität: Sie sorgen dafür, dass sich unsere Gäste wohlfühlen - durch Verlässlichkeit und Qualität
Belastbarkeit: Wenn es mal turbulent wird oder schnell gehen muss, bleiben Sie konzentriert und behalten Ruhe sowie Überblick
Problemlösungskompetenz & Konfliktsensibilität:Sie denken mit, bleiben fair und handeln überlegt
Empathie & Teamgeist: Sie arbeiten gern im Miteinander und haben ein gutes Gespür für Ihre Kolleg:innen
Diskretion: Was im Haus geschieht, bleibt im Haus - Sie gehen verantwortungsbewusst mit Informationen um
Lernbereitschaft: Sie sind offen für neue Abläufe, Tools und Impulse
Positive Ausstrahlung: Sie bringen gute Energie ins Team - das spürt man
What you'll earn with us
Your training stipend is set by the collective bargaining agreement and increases with each year of training: €1,200 per month in the first year of training (€1,100 during the first four months of the probationary period), €1,300 in the second year, and €1,400 in the third year—all gross amounts. In addition, after twelve months of employment, you will receive an annual bonus equal to half a month’s pay, as stipulated by the collective bargaining agreement.
A salary you can count on
With every employment contract, we adhere to the collective bargaining agreement for the hotel and restaurant industry in North Rhine-Westphalia. For you, this means:
- Guaranteed Wage Increases: Every collective bargaining agreement increase takes effect automatically—without negotiation, without having to ask.
- Transparent Pay Grading: Every employee is classified according to the same clear rules—based on qualifications and professional experience. No salary negotiations behind closed doors, no envy, no discord within the team.
- Clear to everyone: You can always see where you stand today and when you’ll reach the next level.
What else we offer you
Working conditions
- Flexible Work: You tell us how many days a week and how many hours a day you'd like to work—and we'll work with you to see if it's a good fit
- At least 28 days of vacation—because rest is just as important as dedication
- Accommodating requests for time off: We do our best to accommodate important personal commitments when scheduling shifts
- Staff housing, subject to availability, if you are new to the area
- Time Off Together: Company Holidays Over Christmas and a Summer Staff Party
Additional services
- 30% staff discount on accommodations for family and friends, 25% off food and beverages and spa services
- 25% discount at partner hotels of "Sterne im Sauerland"
- Free use of the fitness center, swimming pools, and recreation room during off-peak hours
- Participation in our daily fitness and relaxation classes, subject to availability
- Exclusive travel perks through personights.de
- Discounted travel worldwide through our partner portal for tourism professionals
- At least one subsidized training course per year