2027 Kitchen Staff - June - August

Trevarefabrikken; Henningsvær; On-site; NOK 289,000 - 344,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff perks at the factory

Job summary

Trevarefabrikken AS in Henningsvær is seeking a motivated kitchen team member for the summer season. You will help with breakfast, bakery, café service and dinner desserts, while supporting private bookings and events such as Trevarefest.

The role emphasizes teamwork, high tempo performance and a hands-on approach. Applicants should have experience in diverse kitchen environments and be comfortable with flat tops and grills.

Qualifications

• Experience across different kitchen environments.
• Self-motivated with strong initiative.
• Ability to stay calm and perform in high tempo settings.
• Familiarity with kitchen equipment, especially flat tops and grills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and manage the breakfast buffet.
• Bake and prepare goods for our café; desserts for dinner service.
• Serve a seasonal lunch menu with ocean view context.
• Cook for private bookings, events, and Trevarefest during the season.
• Maintain kitchen systems and communication protocols.
• Uphold hygiene and food safety standards across tasks.
• Contribute to a positive team environment through collaboration.

Skills

Experience in diverse kitchens

Self-motivated

Calm under pressure

Kitchen equipment proficiency

Job description

Are you passionate about food and ready for a summer adventure in the Lofoten Islands? Join Trevarefabrikken’s dynamic kitchen team and experience long summer days, festivals and the unique atmosphere of Lofoten under the midnight sun. At Trevarefabrikken we are a big group of friends and colleagues enjoying the island life. We work, hike, climb, surf and watch endless sunsets together. It’s a social place where you’ll make new friends and create lasting memories both inside and outside of work.

The work includes

• Prepare and manage the breakfast buffet.

• Bake and prepare an assortment of goods for our café and desserts for dinner service.

• Serve a seasonal à la carte lunch menu, preparing a variety of fresh and seasonal dishes with the best complementary ocean views.

• Cooking for private bookings, special events and festivals throughout the season, including Trevarefest, the highlight of our summer.

• Maintain kitchen systems and communication protocols.

• Uphold hygiene and food safety standards across all tasks.

• Contributing to a positive team environment through good communication, collaboration and a hands‑on approach.

You

• Experience in diverse kitchen environments.

• Self-motivated with strong initiative.

• Ability to excel and operate with calmness in high‑tempo settings.

• Proficiency with various kitchen equipment, particularly flat tops and grills.

We Offer

• A social and diverse workplace in the heart of the Lofoten Islands, where there is always something happening: events, concerts, yoga classes, workshops, skiing/climbing retreats, hikes and more.

• Working with high quality products and professional coworkers in a fast pace place.

• Staff perks at the factory.

The Job

• Requires you to be available from the beginning of June until the end of August.

• Will be minimum 80%-100% position.

• Henningsvær is often changing with the seasons in both weather and visitors, so flexibility when it comes to tasks and workload is expected.

If this sounds like something for you, we hope to welcome you to Trevarefabrikken and our unique community in a place where the urban village life meets spectacular and wild nature!

Any questions about the position can be directed to our Kitchen Manager Shereen.

Application deadline: 17th of January 2027