This traineeship provides international participants with hands-on experience in Sweden’s professional culinary and hospitality sector. Trainees assist chefs with food preparation, cutting ingredients, maintaining kitchen hygiene, organizing workstations, supporting cooking processes, and ensuring smooth daily kitchen operations. Depending on placement, trainees may also assist with buffet preparation, plating, and basic cooking tasks under supervision.
Participants gain exposure to Scandinavian culinary traditions, modern kitchen techniques, and Sweden’s high standards for food safety and quality. The program helps develop essential kitchen skills, teamwork, and professional discipline valuable for future careers as cooks or chefs.
Bixter.training will support you throughout the entire journey — from receiving your traineeship contract to visa application assistance and preparation for your culinary experience in Sweden.
Review program requirements carefully before applying.
Important
Bixter cannot be held responsible for any incorrect or false documents provided by applicants. Misleading documentation may cause visa-processing complications and can result in visa refusal. Ensure all documents are accurate and authentic for a smooth application process.
Traineeship Program
Sweden Hospitality – Kitchen Chef / Cook
Duration
12 months (with the possibility to extend for a longer period)
Place of traineeship
Sweden Horticulture Traineeship
Working hours
37 hours per week + occasional paid overtime
Accommodation
Provided near the workplace
Approx. 300–400 EUR/month including facilities
(Room in a shared apartment/house)
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Allowance
Salary:
from 17,000 SEK/month before taxes
Monthly salary:
approx. €2300 / month (before taxes)
Overtimes:
paid when applicable
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Requirements for applicants
Completed education (Degree or Diploma) in:
Culinary, Gastronomy, Restaurant & Cooking Techniques, Hospitality, or related fields
Age 21–40 years old
Minimum B1 English level (confirmed through Bixter interview)
Financial readiness to cover travel and personal expenses
Strong work attitude, discipline, and good ethics
Leadership skills and responsible professional behavior
Relevant work experience as a kitchen cook/chef:
Minimum 3 years
Valid recommendations from previous employers
Portfolio with photos of cooked dishes
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Program Costs
Accommodation:
approx. 200 EUR/month
Visa fee
200 EUR
Bixter program fee:
1,500 EUR (paid after receiving the signed contract from the employer)
Plane ticket to Spain:
approx. €150–€350
Travel expenses:
covered by candidate
Bixter Academy (Cultural Awareness Course):
175 EUR
Pocket money for the first period of staying in Denmark
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