Cook

Kairest Oy; Kittilä; On-site; EUR 20,088 - 26,784; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation

Competitive salary

Orientation

Skill development

Job summary

Kairest Oy in Levi invites responsible and skilled cooks to join the winter season 2026–27. This opportunity places you in a vibrant Nordic destination to develop your culinary skills in a versatile restaurant setting.

You will prepare high‑quality dishes, assist in daily kitchen operations from lunch to à la carte, maintain hygiene, restock supplies and coordinate orders across hotels, restaurants and ski facilities in Levi.

Qualifications

• Experience as a cook in restaurant, lunch, or similar kitchen environment.
• Hygiene passport.
• Motivated and flexible attitude even in busy situations.
• Ability to work independently and responsibly within a team.
• Finnish language skills.
• Initiative and proactive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Prepare high-quality dishes and maintain kitchen hygiene.
• Assist in daily kitchen operations such as lunch and à la carte preparations, pre-preparations, restocking supplies and handling orders.
• Work at hotels, restaurants and ski area facilities in Levi.

Skills

Previous experience as a cook

Hygiene passport

Motivated and flexible attitude

Work independently and in a team

Finnish language skills

Initiative and proactive attitude

Job description

About the Role

We are looking for responsible and skilled cooks for Levi during the winter season 2026‑27. This position offers the chance to join an energetic team at a unique winter travel destination in the north and develop your skills in a versatile restaurant environment.

Responsibilities

Prepare high-quality dishes and maintain kitchen hygiene. Assist in daily kitchen operations such as lunch and à la carte preparations, pre‑preparations, restocking supplies and handling orders. Work at hotels, restaurants and ski area facilities in Levi.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a cook (restaurant, lunch, or similar kitchen environment)
• Hygiene passport
• Motivated and flexible attitude even in busy situations
• Ability to work independently and responsibly within a team
• Finnish language skills
• Initiative and proactive attitude

Compensation & Benefits

Seasonal work for the winter season 2026‑27 (approximately November to April). Shifts are scheduled for every day of the week with variable working hours. Salary is determined according to MaRaVa‑TES and experience. Benefits include a supportive work community, comprehensive orientation, accommodation options, competitive salary and additional benefits according to TES, and opportunities to develop your professional skills during the season.