Patissier (fulltime)

At our gourmet restaurant Aurum (1* Michelin star, 15.5/20 Gault & Milau), we are seeking a Chef de Partie to join our team. Under the leadership of Gary Kirchens, Aurum truly elevates the product. Together with a young team, he crafts balanced and enriching dishes in a unique environment.



Aurum is part of the five-star Kasteel van Ordingen hotel, a gem in the heart of Haspengouw (near Sint-Truiden and Hasselt). The castle estate includes 32 rooms and suites, Bistro Richard, wellness facilities, a maximalist lounge, 3 meeting rooms for business gatherings, a pear orchard, and a vineyard. Additionally, as a member of Relais & Châteaux, we aim for an optimal guest experience in a familial and authentic setting.

Responsibilities

  • Responsible for your own section (hot or cold side) in the kitchen
  • Prepare dishes for lunch and dinner
  • Mise en place
  • Collaborate closely with kitchen and service colleagues under the guidance of the chef
  • Manage and clean kitchen equipment
  • Adherence to safety and HACCP regulations in the kitchen
  • Continuously innovate and strive for perfect service for guest

Profile

  • Culinary training and/or work experience in a similar role
  • Passion and talent for high-level gastronomy
  • Attention to detail
  • Creative and a true team player
  • Enthusiastic, flexible, and service-oriented
  • Proactive, resilient to stress, an precise
  • Solution-oriented with a hands-on mentality

Offer

  • Challenging job where your culinary talent shines
  • Full-time permanent contract
  • Be part of a young, enthusiastic, and dynamic team in a gourmet restaurant with one Michelin star
  • Job security within a successful 5-star Relais & Châteaux hotel
  • Competitive salary commensurate with your experience
  • Training on the job
  • Fixed vacation periods
  • Eco vouchers and year-end bonus

interested?

Send your CV and cover letter to gary.kirchens@kasteelvanordingen.be
For more info call +32 (0)11 58 68 18