Kitchen Assistant / Kitchen Assistant

Commis de Cuisine

Location

River – Europe

About Viking

Founded in 1997, Viking provides destination-focused voyages on oceans, rivers, and lakes around the world. Designed for experienced travelers with interests in science, history, culture, and cuisine, Chairman Torstein Hagen often says that Viking offers experiences for The Thinking Person®.

Viking has received more than 250 awards, including recognition as #1 for Rivers, #1 for Oceans, and #1 for Expeditions by Condé Nast Traveler, as well as being voted at the top of its categories by Travel + Leisure. No other cruise line has achieved these honors from both publications simultaneously.

Role Overview

As part of our Galley team on our River vessels, the Commis de Cuisine will prepare meals to the utmost satisfaction of our guests while ensuring compliance with Viking River Cruises Standards and HACCP regulations. The Commis de Cuisine will report to the Executive Chef and Sous-Chef.

What You Will Do On Board

• Assist with preparing and cooking daily meals for crew and guests in accordance with the Executive Chef Manual and menu cycle.
• Handle groceries, products, and galley equipment with care; conduct inventory and stock takes.
• Ensure proper waste disposal and adherence to HACCP rules and company standards.
• Maintain cleanliness in galley and production areas; participate in onboard training programs.
• Assist the Executive Chef with food supply orders and budget management, keeping food costs within budget.

Why Join Viking?

Elevate Your Career

Regardless of where you are on your career journey, Viking can help you reach new destinations with:

• Paid training program focusing on skills and premium hospitality services.
• On-the-job coaching to facilitate rapid advancement.
• A lifelong network of hospitality professionals from various countries.
• Internal transfer opportunities to River, Ocean, and Expedition ships.

On Board Our Ship

• Uniforms are provided by Viking.
• Lodging and meals are included.
• Crew cabins with only 2 berths (you will have one roommate).
• Travel to and from the ship is provided by Viking.
• Dedicated crew areas and activities.
• Sundeck area for crew use.

Employee Benefits

• Paid vacation.
• Referral program.
• Loyalty bonuses.
• No immediate tax deduction – potential for tax-free salary, depending on nationality.

About You

• Graduated apprenticeship as a cook required.
• Minimum of 1 year of professional experience in 4 or 5-star kitchens/galleys.
• International experience or ship experience preferred.
• Good English skills; other languages are an advantage.
• Ability to work independently, with a service-oriented and guest-focused approach, along with the ability to train and motivate subordinates.

Application Information

Apply online using the form below. Please note that only applications matching the job profile will be considered.

Additional Information

Our roles are subject to our appearance standards, which include guidelines regarding visible tattoos. Employees are expected to project a professional image at all times, and visible tattoos are not permitted. Tattoos covered by makeup, skin-colored sleeves, or any covering other than the company uniform will still be regarded as visible for the purposes of our standards. Exemptions may be considered on a case-by-case basis. Any offer of employment is also contingent upon passing all mandatory medical examinations required by the company.

Disclaimer

As part of our recruitment process, Viking collects and processes personal data related to job applicants. We are committed to being transparent about how we handle that data and to meeting our data protection obligations. For further information on how your information will be used, please view the privacy notice on our careers page.