How It Works for Candidates – Working via Koks uit Spanje

Do you want to work in hospitality in the UK or Ireland, or with reliable employers in other European countries?
Through Koks uit Spanje (Chefs From Europe), the process is safe, transparent and free.
You always have direct contact with the employer — we are not an agency.

On this page you will learn step by step how the how it works for candidates process works and which documents you need when starting a job abroad.

How it works for candidates – step by step

Step 1 — Create your profile

Create your free account and upload your CV:
👉 Register as a candidate

Step 2 — Automatic matching

We only match you with employers who truly fit your skills and preferences.
We consider:

• experience & skill level
• languages
• availability
• preferred country
• whether accommodation is provided

Step 3 — Direct contact with employers

No fees, no agencies, no unclear constructions.
You always speak directly with the employer and agree on working conditions together.

Working in the UK, Ireland and other European countries

Each country has its own rules for registration, documents and health insurance.
The employer always provides clear instructions for the country where you will work.

• United Kingdom: right-to-work & National Insurance number
• Ireland: PPS number
• Netherlands: BSN & Dutch health insurance
• Germany: Anmeldung + Steuer-ID
• Austria: Sozialversicherungsnummer
• Belgium: National Register Number
• Spain: NIE
• Scandinavia: Personnummer

You do not need to arrange these documents in advance — after the match, the employer will guide you step by step.

Accommodation — clear and transparent

Most international workers need accommodation.
Accommodation is always provided by the employer, not by Koks uit Spanje.

Every vacancy clearly states:

• whether accommodation is available
• the type of accommodation (private room, shared house, studio)
• weekly or monthly costs

More background about our approach:
👉 About us – general

Documents & regulations per country

United Kingdom — Right to work & National Insurance

Your employer explains how to apply for your National Insurance number and which documents you need to prove right-to-work status.

Ireland — PPS number

You will receive instructions from your employer on how to apply for your PPS number.

Netherlands — BSN & health insurance

If you work in the Netherlands, you need a BSN (citizen service number).
You receive this after registering with the municipality.

Every employee must take out Dutch health insurance within 4 months.
Official information (English):
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Dutch health insurance information

Germany — Anmeldung & Steuer-ID

Your employer will explain how to register at the local municipality and obtain your tax ID.
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Steueridentifikationsnummer

Austria — Sozialversicherungsnummer

This is usually arranged automatically through your employer.

Spain — NIE

The employer provides instructions for applying for your NIE number.
👉 Ministerio del Interior

Benefits of working via Koks uit Spanje

• ✔ Free for candidates
• ✔ Direct contact with employers
• ✔ Clear information about accommodation & documents
• ✔ Opportunities in the UK, Ireland and across Europe
• ✔ Safe, honest and transparent process

More information:
👉 About us – candidates

What we expect from you

• An honest and complete profile
• Professional communication with employers
• Willingness to work abroad
• Respect for local rules and agreements

If you’re motivated, we’ll help you find a workplace that truly fits you.