Dishwasher/Kitchen Assistant

Wilderness Hotels; Inari; Remote; EUR 14,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff accommodation

Employee benefits

Job summary

Wilderness Hotels in Inari, Lapland, is hiring Dishwashers / Kitchen Assistants for the winter season 2026–2027. You will wash dishes, organise kitchen tools, and help keep areas clean while supporting the team in busy shifts.

Role includes potential simple food prep and other duties as needed. No formal chef training required; reliability, willingness to learn, and teamwork are key.

Qualifications

• Positive and hardworking attitude.
• Willingness to learn and take initiative.
• Ability to work efficiently as part of a team.
• Flexibility – things can change quickly in a kitchen.
• Good physical condition.
• Previous kitchen experience is an advantage, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Washing dishes and kitchen equipment.
• Organising plates, dishes and kitchen tools.
• Keeping kitchen and working areas clean and tidy.
• Helping chefs with simple food preparation.
• Other everyday kitchen tasks.
• Working as part of the kitchen team.

Job description

We are looking for Dishwashers / Kitchen Assistants to join our kitchen teams for the winter season 2026–2027.

This is a hands-on role where you help keep the kitchen running smoothly. Washing dishes and keeping things organised are a big part of the job, but there is more to it than that. Depending on the day and your skills, you may also help the chefs with simple food preparation and other kitchen tasks.

You don't need to be a trained chef. What matters most is that you're ready to work, learn and be part of the team.

Keeping the kitchen moving

The kitchen is a busy place, and clean dishes and equipment need to be ready when they are needed. You will take care of washing dishes, keeping kitchen tools and plates organised and making sure everything finds its way back to where it belongs.

You will also help keep the kitchen and working areas clean and tidy throughout the shift.

Helping the chefs

Your work may also include simple food preparation and helping the chefs with everyday kitchen tasks. The exact tasks depend on the location, the day and your experience.

The idea is simple: you help wherever you are needed so that the kitchen team can focus on preparing great food for our guests.

Part of the kitchen team

You won't be working in isolation. You'll be part of an international kitchen team where everyone has their own role, but where helping each other is part of getting the job done.

Some days are faster than others, but there is always something useful to do. If you like staying active and seeing the results of your work, you'll probably feel at home here.

What the job includes

• Washing dishes and kitchen equipment
• Organising plates, dishes and kitchen tools
• Keeping kitchen and working areas clean and tidy
• Helping chefs with simple food preparation
• Other everyday kitchen tasks
• Working as part of the kitchen team

What we hope you bring

• A positive and hardworking attitude
• Willingness to learn and take initiative
• Ability to work efficiently as part of a team
• Flexibility – things can change quickly in a kitchen
• Good physical condition
• Previous kitchen experience is an advantage, but not required

Most importantly, we are looking for someone who is reliable, willing to work and ready to be part of the team.

What you get from this experience

Working in Lapland is more than just a job.

Our locations are in the municipality of Inari, well above the Arctic Circle. During the winter season, you'll experience snow, polar night, northern lights and, later in the season, the return of the sun.

When your shift is over, nature is right outside. Cross-country skiing, snowshoeing and winter cycling are all easy ways to spend your free time – or you can simply enjoy the peace and quiet after a day at work.

You'll also get Wilderness Hotels' employee benefits and the possibility of staff accommodation.

Our staff apartments are clean and fully equipped – in practice, you only need to bring your toothbrush and warm outdoor clothing. During the winter season, accommodation is shared, with two employees per room.

Salary and terms

• Starting salary: €12.50 / hour + supplements, final salary depends on your previous work experience and education
• Employment starts depending on the location between mid-November and mid-December 2026
• Employment continues until approximately mid-March or the end of March 2027, depending on the location