Key Skills

Job Description

Company Description Chinees Indisch Restaurant De Lange Muur is a well-established Chinese-Indonesian restaurant originally based in Zwolle, Netherlands. The restaurant is known for its traditional dishes and welcoming atmosphere, serving both local guests and visitors. As a family-style business, it focuses on quality ingredients, consistent flavors, and friendly service. Team members work closely together in a compact, hands-on environment where reliability and collaboration are highly valued. The restaurant offers a stable workplace for hospitality professionals who enjoy a busy kitchen and direct contact with guests. Role Description This is a full-time, on-site role as an independently working cook (zelfstandig werkende kok) located in Emmeloord. The cook is responsible for preparing, cooking, and presenting a variety of Chinese-Indonesian dishes according to restaurant standards and recipes. Daily tasks include mise en place, operating kitchen equipment, monitoring food quality and hygiene, and coordinating timing with service staff. The role also involves checking stock levels, assisting with ordering ingredients, and keeping the kitchen clean and organized in line with food safety regulations. The cook is expected to work independently during busy shifts, support colleagues when needed, and contribute ideas to improve menu items and kitchen efficiency. Qualifications Professional experience as an independently working cook or similar kitchen role, preferably in Asian or Chinese-Indonesian cuisine. Strong knowledge of basic cooking techniques, food safety, and hygiene standards (e.g., HACCP or equivalent). Ability to work independently, manage multiple orders under time pressure, and maintain consistent quality. Good communication and teamwork skills, with a positive attitude toward collaboration in a small team. Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required by the restaurant schedule. Relevant culinary training or vocational education is an advantage. Basic Dutch or English language skills sufficient for communication in the kitchen and with colleagues. Reliability, punctuality, and a strong sense of responsibility toward guests and the team.

Core Responsibilities

Prepare, cook, and present Chinese-Indonesian dishes to restaurant standards, including completing mise en place and maintaining food quality and hygiene. Manage kitchen stock and cleanliness, coordinate timing with service staff, and work independently while supporting colleagues and contributing to menu and efficiency improvements.

Requirements

Professional experience as an independently working cook or in a similar kitchen role is expected, preferably with Asian or Chinese-Indonesian cuisine, alongside knowledge of cooking techniques and food safety standards. Candidates should be able to work independently under pressure, communicate and collaborate well, be flexible about evening and weekend shifts, and have basic Dutch or English; culinary training is an advantage.