Are you dreaming of working in France as a professional cook or chef?
Good news! Cook jobs in France with visa help are now open for people from other countries in 2025. If you are from Asia, Africa, or Eastern Europe, this is your chance to work in France as a cook. You can work in big cities like Paris, Marseille, Lyon, or Bordeaux. The company will help you move and start your new life.
Job Description
As a cook in France, you will make food using both old and new ways. You will work in restaurants, hotels, small cafés, or food catering places. You will work with chefs who know a lot about French food.
Your main work will be:
- Cooking many types of food
- Keeping the kitchen clean and safe
- Helping the head chef make new menus
- Checking food items and ordering when needed
There are jobs for skilled cooks and also for people who are just starting.
Company Overview
Many hotels, restaurants, and food companies in France are hiring foreign cooks. These include big hotels, top restaurants, and international food companies.
Some of the companies are:
- Accor Hotels
- Relais & Châteaux
- Le Meurice (Paris)
- Sodexo France
- Local restaurants and brasseries
These companies will help you with moving, finding a place to live, and working in a team with English speakers.
Job Requirements
To get the job, you should have:
- A high school certificate
- A cooking or chef certificate (if you have one)
- 1 to 3 years of kitchen work experience
- Basic English or French speaking
- Able to work fast and under pressure
- Knowing French food is a plus
Note: Even beginners can apply.
Job Roles and Responsibilities
Your daily work depends on your job title (line cook, sous chef, or chef de partie). You may do:
- Cut and cook food
- Make food look and taste good
- Follow health and safety rules
- Work with other kitchen staff
- Follow special food needs (like allergies)
Visa Sponsorship
If you get the job, the company will help you get a visa to work in France. They will support you with:
- Applying for a duty visa
- Flight and first shelter in France
- Job contract with legal rules
- Health insurance and social security
Duties are for short or long term.
Salary and Benefits
Monthly pay by job type:
| Job Type | Salary (Monthly in EUR) |
|---|---|
| Beginner Cook | €1,800 – €2,200 |
| Line Cook | €2,200 – €2,800 |
| Sous Chef | €2,800 – €3,500 |
| Chef de Partie | €2,500 – €3,000 |
More benefits:
- Free or low-cost meals at duty
- Extra payment for extra time and holidays
- Help with housing or payment for rent
- Gives you free cooking training
- Paid holidays (25+ days every year)
- Can apply to stay in France after the job
How to Apply?
Prepare your papers
- Updated your CV (in English or French)
- Real passport copy
- Cooking job certificates
- Job references
Apply on these sites
- HosterJobs – France cook jobs
- France-Visas website
- LinkedIn – Search “Cook jobs in France visa sponsorship”
Online interview
- You may need to do a video call or cooking test
Get job and visa help
- The company will help you with the visa process
Call to Action
Start your cooking career in France today! If you are a beginner or a skilled chef, this is a great chance to work in France with a good salary, visa help, and support.
Apply now before 2025 job hiring ends!
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