Are you an experienced or aspiring cook looking to work in Europe?
Good news! The Netherlands is hiring cooks from other countries in 2025. They will give you a visa to work. If you are from India, Pakistan, Nepal, Bangladesh, or the Philippines, you can apply now. You can work in hotels, restaurants, or catering companies.
There are many jobs in big cities like Amsterdam, Rotterdam, and The Hague. This is a good time to apply online for cook jobs in the Netherlands.
Job Description
As a cook, you will make food in a busy kitchen. Companies are looking for people to do different jobs like:
- Line Cook
- Sous Chef
- Head Chef
- Commis Chef
- Pastry Cook
You can work in:
- Hotels and resorts
- Fine-dining restaurants
- Catering services
- Cafés and food courts
Jobs are for both trained and new cooks. Employers will help you get a work visa and move to the Netherlands.
Company Overview
Many hotels and restaurants in the Netherlands need more cooks. Some well-known companies are NH Hotels and Van der Valk. These companies give:
- A friendly place to work
- Fair pay
- Free meals during work
- Help to find a place to live
- Some give Dutch language classes and cooking training
Job Requirements
To apply for these cook jobs, you usually need:
- 1 or 2 years of cooking experience (some jobs don’t need this)
- Good English speaking skills
- Know how to use kitchen tools and keep things clean
- Be ready to work weekends, nights, or holidays
- A valid passport and be ready to move to the Netherlands
It helps if you know how to cook European food.
Job Roles and Responsibilities
As a cook, you will:
- Cook food from the menu
- Check and keep kitchen items
- Follow food safety and cleaning rules
- Work with chefs and other kitchen workers
- Make sure food looks nice and is ready on time
- Clean your tools and your work area
You might also help with:
- Making new menus
- Teaching new workers
- Cooking for parties or special events
Visa Sponsorship
The best part is that the company will help you get a visa to work in the Netherlands. They will help with:
- Work visa papers
- Legal documents
- Steps for Dutch immigration (IND)
- Plane tickets and moving (some companies help with this)
- Some also help your family get a visa
Salary and Benefits
Cooks in the Netherlands can make €1,800 to €3,000 each month, depending on your skills and where you work.
You can also get:
- Free or cheap place to stay
- Free meals at work
- Paid holidays and sick leave
- Health insurance
- Training to improve your cooking
- Long-term job with chances to grow
How to Apply?
Follow these easy steps to apply:
- Make your CV ready – Write about your cooking skills, languages, and certificates
- Look for jobs on these websites:
- Indeed Netherlands – Cook Jobs
- Glassdoor Netherlands – Chef Jobs
- LinkedIn – Cook Jobs 2025
- VisaJobsHQ – Chef Jobs
- Send your documents:
- Cover letter
- Proof of work experience
- Copy of your passport
- Reference letters
- Get ready for a video interview (Zoom or Google Meet)
- If selected, the company will help you get your visa
Call to Action
Want to work as a cook in the Netherlands?
Apply now for cook jobs in hotels and restaurants with visa sponsorship!
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