Cook

Are you ready to start a unique adventure? Working on river cruise ships is not just a job, it is a great chance to explore many beautiful destinations, earn money and learn new skills!

If you are energetic and adventurous person who is ready to serve passengers on incredible journeys along the rivers of Europe for the 2025 SEASON (season lasts from spring to fall) - read below.

Viking River Cruises is the award-winning cruise company with the fleet of over 65 river ships with interesting European itineraries.

Responsibilities:

Cook prepares meals to the fullest satisfaction of our guests in accordance with Viking River Cruises Standards and HACCP rules.

Apply today and start your river cruise journey and career!

• 18+ years of age
• EU Citizenship
• Min B2 English level
• NO visible tattoos
• Relevant experience preferred
• Great Attitude and motivation
• Hard working, positive, humble, well mannered, flexible personality

• Unique routes: Discover the most beautiful rivers and cities of Europe (Paris, Amsterdam, Vienna, Budapest, Prague, Dresden and more)
• Competitive Salary: Get paid in EURO for work time and vacaiton time during contract
• Saving money
• Free food & accommodation
• Taxes, medical insurance, social contributions paid in the country of employment
• Reimbursed joining and end of contract travel expenses
• Multicultural Environment: Meet people from all over the world and enrich your experience
• Salary + personal tips (Increasing salary with the seniority!);
• There is an end of season payment (Bonus) system in place;
• Swiss, Portugal or French seasonal contract including - Health & accident insurance, Payments into pension fund, Declaration and monthly deduction of income taxes in Switzerland/France/Portugal;
• Crew with a certain seniority are entitled for a Yearly contract depending on the legal entity;
• Average 9 months contract per year (March/April to November/January) based on an official 6-day work week - 2 regular vacation days per month + minimum 1 additional leave day for every full week worked = approximately 7-8 weeks of paid vacation during the season (for example you may get 2 weeks paid vacation after every 2 months on board);
• Free ship-wide Wi-Fi.

The company will provide Viking Brand Training before the start of the contract. During the introduction training, you will learn more about the position you applied, service standards and what it is like to work onboard Viking's river ships.