# Food Preparation

**Company:** [Goodtime International Entertainment](http://jobs.workable.com/companies/47X5dvBMjksy1Zjvxqfvcp.md)
**Location:** Amsterdam, Netherlands
**Workplace:** on site
**Employment type:** Full-time
**Department:** STAFF HOTELS 2026

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## Description

### Myth vs Reality — the professional kitchen season edition

**MYTH:** “Cooking in a holiday hotel is easy.”  
**REALITY:** You work in a structured, professional kitchen in Greece. You relocate for the full season and become part of daily food production for international guests.

**MYTH:** “It’s just preparing simple buffet food.”  
**REALITY:** You are responsible for consistent quality, timing, hygiene standards, and efficient kitchen coordination — whether buffet or service-based production.

**MYTH:** “It’s less serious than restaurant work at home.”  
**REALITY:** Resort kitchens operate with high volume and clear systems. Organization, preparation planning and teamwork are essential.

**MYTH:** “It’s chaotic and unorganized.”  
**REALITY:** Professional hotel kitchens rely on routine, coordination and production structure. You work closely with other chefs and assistants to keep operations smooth.

**MYTH:** “You’ll just repeat the same thing every day.”  
**REALITY:** High guest turnover means dynamic production. Timing changes, volume shifts, and daily coordination require flexibility and focus.

**MYTH:** “It’s only work.”  
**REALITY:** It is full-time, real responsibility. But after your shift, you are still in Greece — warm evenings, beach air, international colleagues, and a completely different environment than home.

**MYTH:** “Seasonal kitchen work doesn’t build career value.”  
**REALITY:** High-volume international hospitality strengthens efficiency, speed, organization and teamwork under pressure.

**MYTH:** “It’s a holiday with some cooking.”  
**REALITY:** It’s a professional role in a hotel kitchen based in Greece. You relocate for the full season and operate as part of a structured culinary team.

**Important:** This position is **based in Greece**. You live and work on-site for the season. EU passport required.

If you are experienced, reliable and ready for a professional kitchen season in Greece — apply now and join our Kitchen Operations team.

## Requirements

**MYTH:** “Anyone who can cook at home can do this.”  
**REALITY:** You should have solid professional kitchen experience. You understand mise en place, timing under pressure, hygiene standards and structured workflow.

## Benefits

**MYTH:** “Relocating for a season is complicated.”  
**REALITY:** Accommodation is arranged before arrival. You don’t search for housing, pay deposits or manage contracts on your own. You live close to or directly at the hotel.

**MYTH:** “Living abroad will cost too much.”  
**REALITY:** Meals are included. With housing and food covered, many kitchen professionals manage to save money during the season.