PbTrainee Cook /b /ppRiver – Europe /ppViking (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™. /ppViking 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 /ppbROLE OVERVIEW /b /ppPart 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. /ppbWHAT YOU WILL DO ON BOARD /b /pliLearn various cooking techniques /liliLearn how to follow and help to design recipes /liliLearn how to prepare meals /liliLearn HACCP standards /liliLearn how to use various kitchen appliances such as grill, fryers, baking ovens and etc. /liliLearn various European cuisines /liliAttend practical and theoretical assignments /liliComplete assignments online and in class /lipbWHY JOIN VIKING? /b /ppbOn board our ships /b /pliUniform are provided by Viking /liliLodging and meals are provided /liliAll our ships are new and well maintained with modern shared crew cabins, comprising of bunk-beds, private bathroom and flat screen TV /liliFirst and last journey to the ship is reimbursed by Viking /liliDedicated crew areas and activities /liliSundeck area /lipbBenefits /b /pliSocial security benefits in accordance to Swiss or French contracts including pension, child allowance, occupational fund, unemployment insurance /liliPaid vacation during your contract /liliHealth and accident insurance throughout your contract /liliBonus calculated on the number of days worked onboard with guests /liliReferral program with additional bonuses /liliIncreases in salary based on your seniority with Viking /liliAccess to online learning and further training opportunities for growth /lipbABOUT YOU /b /pliEnglish knowledge (B2) /liliPrior hospitality experience (internship) in FB /liliPreferably has worked as Utility and/or understands the kitchen /liliGraduate of a culinary school or previous experience in a kitchen is a plus (but not mandatory) /liliPassion for cooking /liliTalkative, smiley, open-minded, passionate, and warm personality /liliEager to learn /liliAble to deal with physical workload /liliAble to deal with a high level of stress /lipbAPPLICATION INFORMATION /b /ppbPolicies /b /pliOnly tattoos that can be covered by your uniform are allowed /liliAny offer of employment is subject to you passing all mandatory medical examinations as required /lipbApplication process /b /pliSubmit your English CV /liliAttend a company presentation /liliJoin an interview /liliSubmit relevant documentation (copy of passport or ID, full address) /liliJoin us on board /lipbDISCLAIMER /b /ppAs part of any recruitment process, Viking collects and processes personal data relating to job applicants. We are committed to being transparent about how we collect and use that data and to meeting our data protection obligations. If you would like to find out more about how your information will be used, please view the privacy notice on our careers page /p