Hotel kitchen
Breakfast buffet, banquets, à la carte: In the hotel kitchen, you support the kitchen team wherever every pair of hands counts. You wash up, prepare ingredients, keep things tidy and help with plating up – under the guidance of chefs.
THIS AWAITS YOU
Typical tasks in a hotel kitchen.
Whether you are working in the washing-up area or helping with preparation will be specified in advance on the shift. The kitchen team on site will explain the procedures to you.
1
SCULLERY
Wash dishes and pots
You operate the dishwasher, wash pots and trays by hand, and ensure that clean crockery is available.
2
PREPARATION
Prepare the ingredients
Washing and chopping vegetables, preparing salads, weighing portions: you support the kitchen.
3
BREAKFAST
Set up the breakfast buffet
You arrange plates, replenish the buffet and keep it appealing during breakfast.
4
PLATE UP
Help with plating up
At banquets, you help plate up dishes or desserts as instructed – in time with the kitchen.
5
ORDER
Keep the kitchen clean
Work surfaces, floors, cold rooms: You clean according to schedule and comply with hygiene regulations.
6
GOODS
Handle deliveries
You unpack deliveries of goods, put them away in storage areas and cold rooms, and ensure they are arranged in the correct order.
In short: without experience, you will usually start in the wash-up area or with basic preparation. With each shift, more tasks are added.
Particularly suitable for you if …
you prefer getting stuck in rather than being in the spotlight
No guest contact, but genuine teamwork behind the scenes.
you can handle the pace
When the banquet and evening service are running at the same time, every move counts.
you are interested in cooking
You watch professionals over their shoulder and learn techniques that will help you at home too.
you can work at unusual times
Breakfast shift before university or evening service after the seminar: hotel kitchens operate all day long.
NO TRAINING REQUIRED.
What you should bring with you.
You do not need chef training. What matters is cleanliness, speed and the willingness to follow the kitchen’s instructions precisely.
Cleanliness
Hygiene is of the utmost importance in the kitchen. You work cleanly and adhere to the rules.
Reliability
Breakfast and the banquet start on time. You arrive on time and stay until the end.
Resilience
You spend many hours on your feet, work in hot conditions and occasionally lift heavy pots.
Listen carefully
Things move quickly in the kitchen. You follow instructions precisely and ask questions if anything is unclear.
Kitchen attire
A chef’s jacket or apron is often provided. You will also need non-slip, closed-toe shoes. Your assignment information will state exactly what is required.
Instruction pursuant to Section 43 of the German Infection Protection Act (IfSG): Anyone who works with food in a kitchen needs instruction in accordance with Section 43 of the Infection Protection Act (formerly known as a “Gesundheitszeugnis”) before their first shift. You can obtain this from the public health department, and in many cities also online.
When, where and with whom you work.
Hotel kitchens operate from early until late. So that you know what to expect, here are the key points about hours, work locations and the team.
Working hours
Breakfast shifts start early in the morning; evening shifts end after service. You will see the start time and duration before confirming.
Locations of deployment
Hotel kitchens and banqueting kitchens in your city and on the coast. You will receive the address and contact person with your shift.
Who you work with
You work with the hotel kitchen team. The chef tells you what needs to be done next.
No pressure: you only accept shifts that fit your schedule. If you like working at a company, you can become a regular member of staff there – with fixed shifts alongside familiar people.
CURRENT JOBS
Vacancies in the kitchen.
Here you can see current job vacancies in and around kitchens and kitchen assistance. Use the search and filters to tailor the selection. If there is nothing suitable at the moment, reset the filter – then you will see all current jobs.
10 min.
to register
This is how you get to your first kitchen shift
Register
A few details and 5 mobile phone photos, no CV required.
Review & Contract
Real people review your documents by the next working day. Your employment contract is created based on your details – directly with the company you work for.
Choose Your Shifts
You can see all available appointments and accept whatever fits. One-time or every week at the same company.
Work & Money
Confirm your hours, done. With Staff-Eins payout, your money is guaranteed – with Blitz shifts, as early as the next working day.
Frequently asked questions about hotel kitchens
Do I need kitchen experience?
No. Without experience, you will start in the wash-up area or with simple preparation tasks. The kitchen team will show you the procedures.
What should I wear?
A chef’s jacket or apron is often provided. You will also need non-slip, closed-toe shoes. The exact requirements are stated in the shift details.
Do I need a health certificate ("Gesundheitszeugnis")?
You need an instruction session in accordance with Section 43 of the Infection Protection Act – the successor to the health certificate. You can obtain it from the public health office, often online as well.
How much do I earn?
At least €16 per hour, for every shift. Some employers also pay additional supplements for night, Sunday or public holiday work – you will see this before accepting.
