IQAVOA is offering a Kitchen Internship in the kitchen team of a professional restaurant in Nieuwpoort, a coastal town in Belgium. It is a paid, full time Erasmus+ traineeship with €450 per month, free accommodation and 2 free meals per working day, an expected start on 01 April 2027, and applications close on 08 November 2026. At Youth Works Hub, we went through the full offer and set out every task, requirement and benefit below.
The Kitchen Internship at a Glance
🍳 Role: Kitchen Intern (Kitchen Internship)
🏢 Posted by: IQAVOA
📍 Location: Nieuwpoort, Belgium
🗂️ Sectors: Travel, tourism and leisure; Hotel, restaurants and catering
🎓 Type: Traineeship (during studies), paid traineeship
🇪🇺 Programme: Erasmus+ traineeship
🚀 Expected starting date: 01 April 2027
⌛ Duration: 3 months
🕘 Schedule: Full time, 40 hours per week
💶 Compensation: €450 per month
🏠 Accommodation: free
🥗 Meals: 2 free meals per working day
🗣️ Working language: English
⏳ Application deadline: 08 November 2026 (Brussels time)
Turn Your Passion for Cooking into International Experience
The offer is written for people who are passionate about cooking and want to turn that passion into international experience.
You will join the kitchen team of a professional restaurant in Nieuwpoort, described in the offer as a beautiful coastal town in Belgium. The internship is presented as a chance to develop your culinary skills, learn from experienced chefs and experience life abroad.
About IQAVOA
IQAVOA is the organisation that posted this offer. It is listed in the IT & Web sector and describes itself as a learning platform offering personalised courses in languages, artificial intelligence, digital technology and creative tools.
IQAVOA is based in Lyon, France. The internship itself takes place in a restaurant in Nieuwpoort, Belgium; the offer does not name the restaurant.
What You Will Do in the Kitchen
The daily work in the restaurant kitchen covers:
🥕 Assisting chefs with food preparation and cooking
📚 Learning professional culinary techniques
🍲 Helping prepare, plate and present dishes
🛎️ Supporting the team during restaurant service
🧼 Maintaining food safety and hygiene standards
🔥 Gaining hands-on experience in a dynamic kitchen
Who IQAVOA Is Looking For
The offer names three profiles it wants to see:
🎓 Students in Culinary Arts, Gastronomy, Hospitality or related fields
🇬🇧 Good English communication skills
🤝 Motivated, enthusiastic team players
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Level of Studies
The placement is a traineeship during studies. The levels of studies named in the offer are:
📘 Short cycle or equivalent (EQF 5)
🎓 Bachelor (EQF 6)
🏫 Master (EQF 7)
Skills, Tools and Working Language
🗣️ Working language: English
💬 Expected skill: Customer relationship management
💻 Tools: computer
Pay: €450 per Month
The internship is a paid traineeship. The offer states that the monthly compensation is 450 euros, and the salary field lists it as from 450 EUR per month.
Free Accommodation and Meals
On top of the monthly pay, the offer includes:
🏠 Free accommodation
🥗 2 free meals per working day
The benefits section of the offer lists these as accommodation and meal vouchers.
Training, CV Value and Erasmus+ Support
The offer also promises:
🏅 Training with experienced professionals
📄 International experience for your CV
🗃️ Erasmus+ documentation support
The Erasmus+ Grant
This is an Erasmus+ traineeship. According to the offer, eligible students may receive an Erasmus+ grant from their university, which comes in addition to the €450 monthly compensation.
Our guide on how funded traineeships really work explains how an employer paid internship and an Erasmus+ funded placement fit together.
Duration, Schedule and Hours
⌛ Duration: 3 months
🕘 Schedule: Full time
⏱️ Hours per week: 40 hours
🚀 Expected starting date: 01 April 2027
Visa and Work Authorization: EU/EEA Residents Only
The offer states that IQAVOA is currently only able to host candidates who do not require an additional work visa, for example EU citizens or those with existing residency.
No visa or work permit support is offered for this placement.
How to Apply
The offer asks you to email your CV to IQAVOA. The address is given in the Application Email section below.
You can browse more placements like this one in the internships section of Youth Works Hub.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the IQAVOA kitchen internship paid?
Yes. The monthly compensation is 450 euros, and it comes with free accommodation and 2 free meals per working day. Eligible students may also receive an Erasmus+ grant from their university.
Where does the internship take place?
The internship takes place in the kitchen of a professional restaurant in Nieuwpoort, a coastal town in Belgium. The offer does not name the restaurant.
Is accommodation included?
Yes. The offer lists free accommodation as part of the package, together with 2 free meals per working day.
When does the internship start and how long is it?
The expected starting date is 01 April 2027. The duration is 3 months, full time at 40 hours per week.
Who can apply?
The offer is for students in Culinary Arts, Gastronomy, Hospitality or related fields, at EQF 5, Bachelor (EQF 6) or Master (EQF 7) level. Good English communication skills and a motivated, team player attitude are expected.
Can non-EU citizens apply?
IQAVOA can only host candidates who do not need an additional work visa, such as EU citizens or people with existing residency. No visa support is offered.
Can I get an Erasmus+ grant for this internship?
It is listed as an Erasmus+ traineeship, and eligible students may receive an Erasmus+ grant from their university. IQAVOA also offers Erasmus+ documentation support.
What will I do in the kitchen?
You will assist chefs with food preparation and cooking, help prepare, plate and present dishes, support the team during service and maintain food safety and hygiene standards.
What language do I need?
The working language is English, and the offer asks for good English communication skills.
How do I apply?
Email your CV to IQAVOA at the address in the Application Email section below. Applications close on 08 November 2026 (Brussels time).
Deadline
⏳ 08 November 2026
Application Email
📧 Application email (send your CV): info@iqavoa.com
🏢 IQAVOA website: https://iqavoa.com/
