RIVER - Trainee Cook

Trainee Cook

River – Europe - Season 2026

Viking (NYSE : VIK) was founded in 1997 and provides destination-focused journeys on rivers, oceans and lakes around the world. Designed for curious travelers with interests in science, history, culture and cuisine, Chairman and CEO Torstein Hagen often says Viking offers experiences For The Thinking Person™.

Viking has more than 450 awards to its name, including being rated #1 for Rivers, #1 for Oceans and #1 for Expeditions by Condé Nast Traveler in the 2023 and 2024 Readers’ Choice Awards. Viking is also rated a “World’s Best” for rivers, oceans and expeditions by Travel + Leisure. No other travel company has simultaneously received the same honors by both publications

ROLE OVERVIEW

Part of our Galley team on our River vessels, the Trainee Cook will be learning more about the position and what it is like to work onboard one of our river ships. Training program can be completed in 2-5 weeks. Upon completion, Viking will consider you for the position for which you were trained. The Trainee Cook reports to Functional Trainer.

WHAT YOU WILL DO ON BOARD

• Learn various cooking techniques
• Learn how to follow and help to design recipes
• Learn how to prepare meals
• Learn HACCP standards
• Learn how to use various kitchen appliances such as grill, fryers, baking ovens and etc.
• Learn various European cuisines
• Attend practical and theoretical assignments
• Complete assignments online and in class

WHY JOIN VIKING?

On board our ships

Benefits

ABOUT YOU

APPLICATION INFORMATION

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DISCLAIMER

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