Kitchen specialist (m/f/d)
1,100 € in the 1st year of apprenticeship, 1,200 € in the 2nd year of apprenticeship
2-jährige duale Ausbildung mit 1 bis 2 Tagen Berufsschulunterricht pro Woche. Besonders geeignet für die Küche sind Menschen, die gerne im Team und mit den Händen arbeiten. Das tägliche Leben ist geprägt vom Umgang mit Lebensmitteln und deren Verarbeitung. Dabei helfen handwerkliches Geschick, Sorgfalt und ein guter Geschmackssinn. Zeitdruck ist häufig in der Küche, es hilft daher, wenn man gut mit Stress umgehen kann und fit ist. Der neue Ausbildungsberuf Fachkraft Küche richtet sich an alle, die professionelles Kochen von Grund auf praktisch lernen wollen, sich jedoch weniger mit Theorie und Zahlen beschäftigen möchten. Fachkräfte Küche kennen sich aus mit dem Küchen-Einmaleins: Sie lernen die Verarbeitung und Zubereitung von Lebensmitteln aller Art. Sie wissen, wie einfache Speisen und Gerichte aus Fleisch, Fisch und Gemüse zubereitet werden. Sie können Salate und Desserts anrichten und garnieren und einfache Suppen und Soßen herstellen. Dafür lernen sie unterschiedliche Arbeits- und Schnitttechniken und Garverfahren sowie den Umgang mit Rezepturen und Küchengeräten. Außerdem können sie Waren annehmen und einlagern und kennen sich mit Hygiene aus.
Training as a kitchen specialist takes two years. After successful completion, the training company and the trainee can agree that the training will be continued and that the qualification as a cook will still be obtained.
- 2-year dual training program
- Entry date after arrangement
- Duty hours vary, depending on department
Your future tasks:
- Preparation of salads, egg dishes and vegetable dishes
- Preparation of simple soups, sauces and stews
- Preparation of saturation side dishes
- Preparation of simple meat and fish dishes
- Arrangement and garnishing of dishes and food
- Receiving and storing goods
- Use of devices, machines and work equipment
- Apply working techniques and cooking methods in the kitchen
- Sustainability and hygiene
- Working in a team
Professional Requirements:
- Friendly demeanor and patience
- Well groomed appearance
- Creativity
- Ability to work in a team
- Diligence and sense of responsibility
- Enjoy active and practical work
- Quick perception and the ability to remember things well
- Pleasure in dealing with people
- Good manners and a communicative, open-minded nature
- Organizational skills and the ability to keep track of things
- Healthy awareness of hygiene
Further training opportunities after successful completion of training:
Those who want to develop their skills further can complete an apprenticeship as a chef and thus continue to advance. But all further training courses are also open to kitchen specialists.
Personal Requirements:
- Owning a car: Due to our rural location, it is ideal if our employees have their own vehicle. This makes it easier to travel to and from work and offers flexibility when it comes to leisure activities in our beautiful region.
- Friendly and attentive appearance: First impressions count. Our guests should feel welcome and appreciated from the very first moment.
- Host mentality: Every single guest should feel absolutely cared for. This means responding to individual wishes and always offering the best possible service - naturally within the bounds of what is possible and our positioning as a wellness hotel for those seeking peace and quiet.
- Well-groomed appearance: As part of our 4-star superior wellness hotel, you should always appear clean and professional.
- Strong communication skills: we work in a team and with many people, so clear and efficient communication is very helpful.
- Reliability and team spirit: Our guests, the team and the owner family rely on you; of course, this applies just as much the other way around. The willingness to cooperate and support colleagues is fundamentally important.
- Focus on detail and quality: In order to delight our guests, we need an eye for detail and high quality.
- Resilience: It can happen that things get turbulent at times. Then we need the ability to remain calm and effective under pressure.
- Problem-solving skills: Sometimes unexpected challenges arise in everyday work, to which solutions must be found proactively.
- Conflict resolution skills: Where people work, conflicts are part of everyday life. Therefore, you should be able to clarify misunderstandings or problems calmly and professionally.
- Empathy: It is important to be able to empathize with and respond to the needs and wishes of others. Especially towards our guests, but above all also towards colleagues.
- Willingness to learn: Wellness trends and techniques are constantly evolving. We should all be willing to continuously educate or develop ourselves.
- Discretion: Guests often share personal information. It is important to respect their privacy and keep information confidential.
- Positive attitude: We work in a wonderful environment, in a wellness hotel with loud friendly guests. An optimistic and friendly aura inspires.
We offer:
- Flexible working time models: Simply let us know how many days per week and hours per day you would like to work. We will check whether we have a suitable requirement in line with your wishes.
- At least 28 days' annual leave: Because we know how important it is to relax, we guarantee sufficient time for relaxation and regeneration.
- Company vacations over Christmas: Our hotel closes in the week before and during Christmas and reopens on December 27th. So you can enjoy a contemplative and relaxing Christmas time.
- Consideration of your wishes: Private matters often take priority. We therefore endeavor to take your wishes into account when planning your work schedule.
- Fair salary: We are guided by the collective agreement for the hotel industry in the state of North Rhine-Westphalia, because we are convinced that your work should be fairly remunerated.
- Bonuses: You will receive tax-free bonuses for evening and Sunday work.
- Christmas and vacation bonus: This bonus is paid after one year of service.
- Positive working environment: As a wellness hotel, we are surrounded by relaxed guests - which is great for the daily working atmosphere.
- Clear focus: As a designated wellness hotel, we concentrate on the essentials and therefore do not host large events such as weddings.
- Flat hierarchies: Open communication is important to us. We therefore promote a flat hierarchy and value the opinions and ideas of all our employees.
- Further training: Regular training and further education support your professional and personal development. 100 % supported.
- Accommodation: We will be happy to help you find suitable accommodation and can put you up temporarily in a hotel.
- Staff discounts: You benefit from an attractive 30% discount on all hotel services and a 25% discount in the restaurants of the "Sterne im Sauerland" hotels.
- Fitness & Spa: You can use our fitness area, the swimming pools and the leisure room with table tennis, table football and darts. Guests are also welcome to take part in our daily course program, subject to availability.
- Special prices for private travel: Benefit from exclusive special rates for private travel to around 600 hotels via www.personights.de.