Apprentice Cook BBL Next Nature Museum

Learn the trade in practice at Next Nature Museum! As an apprentice cook, you will primarily assist with banqueting and large events. From lunches and BBQs to dinners: you will work in the kitchen, learn from experienced colleagues, and grow step by step in the profession.

Your Workplace

You will be working at the Next Nature Museum in Eindhoven, located in the iconic, UFO-shaped Evoluon. The exhibitions and interactive installations make you think about how technology is increasingly becoming part of our nature. Vermaat provides the catering here in Brasserie Next for museum visitors and business guests. The location is easily accessible by bicycle, car, and public transport. The Evoluon stop is about a four-minute walk away, and parking is available in the adjacent car park.

Whether you step in for a good cup of coffee, a leisurely lunch, or a business meeting, Brasserie Next is the right place. The bright and open restaurant offers a pleasant place to enjoy, as does the terrace by the water. Additionally, Vermaat caters for meetings and events in the conference rooms and auditorium. You will work in a small and close-knit team that knows how to get things done and together ensures that every guest feels welcome.

You are available from Monday to Friday and work between 8:00 AM and 5:30 PM. The exact scheduling will be coordinated based on the location's needs and your availability.

Your Role

In your role as an apprentice cook at this location, you will learn in practice how to run a professional kitchen. You will support the kitchen team, assist with preparations, and ensure your part of the kitchen remains clean and organized. This way, you help the team to serve our guests well and efficiently.

• You prepare basic dishes and learn new cooking techniques;
• You assist with mise en place and daily preparations;
• You work according to HACCP rules and keep your workspace clean and organized;
• You replenish supplies and signal when something is running low;
• You help with plating and serving dishes;
• You learn to work at the pace of a busy kitchen.

What We Ask

For the role of apprentice cook, you bring motivation, a willingness to learn, and an interest in cooking. You are following a BBL (work-study) program and want to develop yourself in a professional kitchen. You can work at a good pace, remain calm during busy periods, and have an eye for hygiene and teamwork.

• You are following a BBL culinary training program and are enrolled in an MBO school;
• You enjoy learning from experienced colleagues and ask questions;
• You work neatly and follow HACCP rules;
• You are flexible in terms of availability, including weekends and holidays;
• You speak and understand Dutch;
• You can request a Certificate of Conduct (VOG).

Working as an Intern:

• An open and people-oriented work environment with personal guidance, allowing you to fully develop;
• Your input is of great value to Vermaat's success; together with your team, you ensure an unforgettable experience;
• A wide choice of positions, locations, and roles; a world of possibilities!

Our Side Dishes

An internship allowance of €550 (MBO) or €800 (HBO/WO) per period based on full-time employment

Discount on your health insurance through Zilveren Kruis or VGZ and great discounts through Benefits@work

For an average of €1.50 per working day, you can enjoy a healthy and delicious lunch

Payment every 4 weeks, meaning you get paid 13 times a year

A friend bonus, refer someone and receive a bonus of €250

How Vermaat Helps You Grow!

A World of Possibilities

Plenty of choice in workplaces, positions, and roles that suit your wishes and talents. Regardless of your career stage or personal situation.

Tailored Development

Room for personal development and growth is central to us. Through our academy, we offer various talent programs, training, and courses.

Room to Be Yourself

An open work environment where you feel at home. With trust, appreciation, and room for your ideas. Your contribution is invaluable.

Your Application

• Apply

  Just do it.

  
  
• Intake

  Introductory phone call.

  
  
• Interview

  A match?

  
  
• Get Started

  See you soon!

  
  

Your Employer

Started in 1978 as a delicatessen shop. Now grown into the specialist in tailor-made catering and one of the largest catering employers in the Netherlands with over 500 locations throughout the country.

Our catering is almost always under the roof of someone else: within various companies, at airports, in museums, in hospitals, zoos, and much more.