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Volendam Katwoude
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8-24 per week
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Side job, Part-time
As a clogmaker in Volendam, you will work in a tourist environment where you will take visitors from all over the world into the craft of traditional wooden clogs. You will combine demonstrations in the clog-making factory de Vriendschap with work in the traditional cheese shop of the Alida Hoeve and contribute to a unique experience for tourists and locals alike. You can work flexibly at weekends on Saturdays and Sundays.
You will join a close-knit team at the Alida Hoeve, where craftsmanship and hospitality come together. Within this international working environment, you will have the opportunity to learn the craft from experienced colleagues and develop yourself, even if you have no experience yet.
The family business Henri Willig is all about hospitality, inspiration and quality products, made with ;respect for people, animals and nature.
Our people make the difference in this.
We:
- stand for a tolerant working environment where everyone feels welcome and where diversity is valued.
- offer our employees own responsibility and entrepreneurship and plenty of room for personal development.
- believe that happy employees with passion for the company ensure satisfied customers.
What will you do as a Clogmaker
In this versatile role, you will combine demonstrations, tours and shop work within a tourist setting.
- You will tell the story of cheese to groups of visitors in preferably several languages, so that they get to know the products and the brand better.
- You give demonstrations of traditional clog making and explain this process clearly to groups, contributing to the on-site experience.
- You perform cash register duties and assist customers with purchases in the shop.
- You ensure a neat and tidy working environment by performing cleaning tasks and contributing to the appearance of the clog shop.
- You will restock shelves and support the sales team as needed to keep the shop running smoothly.
This position suits candidates who enjoy working with people, are interested in crafts and get energy from a varied work environment.
What do you bring as a clogmaker
This role requires flexibility, language skills and a practical attitude.
- You have a good command of Dutch and English and preferably have knowledge of additional languages such as German, French or Spanish.
- You are customer-oriented, proactive and enjoy working in a team.
- You have good interpersonal skills and a flexible attitude with a sense of responsibility.
- You are willing to do physical work and work with tools and traditional machines.
- You are available on Saturdays and possibly flexible on other days.
The role is suitable for candidates who like to be active and enjoy speaking to international visitors.
What you get from us
You will have a varied side job in a tourism environment with room to learn and develop yourself.
- You will receive a salary between €2,660 and €3,224 gross per month based on full-time employment, appropriate to the position and market.
- You will work with committed colleagues in an international working environment with unique products and customer experience.
- You will receive an extensive induction programme, even if you have no previous experience.
- You have opportunities to grow and develop yourself through the Henri Willig Academy.
- You benefit from a good work-life balance.
- You participate in team outings and activities that suit the organisation.
In this position, you will learn a traditional craft and work in an environment where experience, cooperation and development are key.
What do you earn as a pupil/student?
For pupils and students we have fixed gross hourly wages in accordance with the CLA Foodstuffs including 25.3% surcharge.
Age - Gross hourly wage (incl. 25.3% surcharge)
13-15 years - € 5.85
16 years - € 6.74
17 years - € 7.72
18 years - € 9.22
19 years - € 11.06
20 years - € 14,75
21 years - € 18.43
So you know exactly where you stand when you start a side job in our clogmaking shop the Friendship.
Our application process
1st interview (by phone or video)
2nd interview
Short trial session
Contract
Will you become part of our family as a clogmaker?
Then apply via the button on this site and mention in your motivation what you personally like about our vacancy and why you would like to work for us. We are very curious about this!
About Henri Willig
Henri Willig is a fast-growing, independent livestock farmer, cheese producer, retailer and exporter that has been successful in the exclusive cheese segment since 1974. Henri Willig has a strong position in the national and international market for Dutch cheese and organic cheese specialities. The total organisation comprises a livestock farm, 2 cheese dairies, 39 shops, a Grand Cafe and a webshop.
At Henri Willig, we actively invest in the development of our employees. Through our Henri Willig Academy, we offer internal training programmes to increase knowledge and skills. In addition, we work with Good Habbitz to attend external courses and training, so that everyone can grow both personally and professionally.
Frequently asked questions
You will work part-time about 8-16 hours per week, between 10:00 am and 7:00 pm / working hours by arrangement especially on Saturdays and Sundays.
No, you learn the craft from experienced craftsmen and get an on-the-job training even without experience.
You will give clog-making demonstrations, tell the cheese story to groups, help in the shop where needed do cash register work and ensure a tidy working environment.
You have a good command of English; additional languages such as German, French or Spanish are a plus.
You will receive a salary based on full-time between €2,660 and € 3,224 gross per month, work in an international environment, receive training, career opportunities and a good work-life balance.