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
Uniform are provided by VikingLodging and meals are providedAll our ships are new and well maintained with modern shared crew cabins, comprising of bunk-beds, private bathroom and flat screen TVFirst and last journey to the ship is reimbursed by VikingDedicated crew areas and activitiesSundeck areaBenefits
Social security benefits in accordance to Swiss or French contracts including pension, child allowance, occupational fund, unemployment insurancePaid vacation during your contractHealth and accident insurance throughout your contractBonus calculated on the number of days worked onboard with guestsReferral program with additional bonusesIncreases in salary based on your seniority with VikingAccess to online learning and further training opportunities for growthABOUT YOU
English knowledge (B2)Prior hospitality experience (internship) in F&BPreferably has worked as Utility and / or understands the kitchenGraduate of a culinary school or previous experience in a kitchen is a plus (but not mandatory)Passion for cookingTalkative, smiley, open-minded, passionate, and warm personalityEager to learnAble to deal with physical workloadAble to deal with a high level of stressAPPLICATION INFORMATION
Policies
Only tattoos that can be covered by your uniform are allowedAny offer of employment is subject to you passing all mandatory medical examinations as requiredApplication process
Submit your English CVAttend a company presentationJoin an interviewSubmit relevant documentation (copy of passport or ID, full address)Join us on boardDISCLAIMER
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