Private Company Chef - Growing Impact Scale Up

Join us in creating safe and sustainable supply chains.

Are you a passionate chef who believes great food brings people together? Do you care about quality, sustainability, and creating memorable meals from responsibly sourced ingredients? Are you excited to take ownership of a kitchen and cook for a fast-growing, international team? Then join us and help shape the daily food experience at Agriplace.

About Agriplace

We are committed to transforming global food supply chains, making them more transparent, sustainable, and safe. Our team is building the world’s largest food & beverages network to empower buyers, retailers, and wholesalers with insights that ensure food safety and sustainability. Together, we are simplifying compliance for a better world and having fun doing it. With a dynamic team of 65+ professionals from diverse backgrounds, we currently manage €100 billion in agricultural goods and serve clients across 100 countries.

The role

As our Private Company Chef, you will be responsible for preparing daily lunches and occasional team meals for our Amsterdam-based team. You will play a key role in shaping a healthy, enjoyable, and sustainable food culture within Agriplace.

This is a hands-on role with full ownership of the kitchen; from menu creation to sourcing ingredients and maintaining high standards of food safety and hygiene. You’ll work closely with our office team to ensure meals fit diverse tastes, dietary needs, and our sustainability values. Working hours are 3-4 hours per day, Monday to Thursday (exact schedule to be agreed).

Your responsibilities

• Daily meal preparation: Prepare fresh, high-quality lunches for the team

• Menu planning: Create varied, seasonal menus with a focus on healthy and sustainable ingredients

• Ingredient sourcing: Select suppliers and ingredients aligned with our sustainability and quality standards

• Dietary needs: Accommodate dietary preferences and restrictions (vegetarian, vegan)

• Kitchen ownership: Manage the kitchen, including cleanliness, stock management, and food safety compliance

• Special moments: Support team events, celebrations, and occasional catering needs

• Continuous improvement: Bring new ideas to improve the food experience and team satisfaction

• Budget planning & control:

• Plan menus with awareness of weekly and monthly food budgets

• Track ingredient costs and maintain visibility on cost per meal

• Navigate and manage the monthly food budget independently

What we're looking for

• Proven experience as a professional chef (restaurant, catering, or private/company chef experience is a plus)

• Strong passion for fresh, healthy, and sustainable food

• Knowledge of food safety, hygiene standards, and kitchen best practices

• Ability to work independently and take full ownership of the kitchen

• Creative mindset with an eye for quality and consistency

• Comfortable cooking for groups and adapting menus to different preferences

• Organized, reliable, and proactive

Benefits of joining Agriplace

• Make an impact: Contribute daily to a company focused on safe and sustainable food systems

• Warm & driven people: Join a close-knit, international team that values good food and good vibes

• Autonomy & ownership: Full responsibility over the kitchen and menu

• Inclusive environment: We celebrate diversity and want everyone to feel welcome at the table

• Team moments: Be part of daily lunches and regular team events

• Great location: Office in the center of Amsterdam

Join us on our journey

Help us create a daily food experience that reflects our values and brings our team together. Apply today and tell us about your experience, cooking style, and passion for sustainable food. If you have any questions about this vacancy, please reach out to our People & Culture Team, via [email protected]