Chef, Cafe Gjendeosen

kokk; Vågå; On-site; NOK 334,800 - 446,400; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation available

50% discount on staff food

Beautiful nature and hiking opportunities

Job summary

Gjendeosen Café is seeking a seasonal chef to join the team in Vågå, Norway, from June 20th to September 6th. You will work in a small kitchen team serving guests from around the world amidst breathtaking mountain scenery.

The ideal candidate has experience as a chef, can communicate in English or a Scandinavian language, and brings a reliable, positive, and team-oriented attitude to ensure excellent service during busy periods.

Accommodation is provided at a cost of 130 NOK per day, and staff enjoy a 50% discount on food.

Qualifications

• Must enjoy working efficiently and staying organized under pressure.
• Must be able to handle busy service periods calmly.
• Non-smoker with a healthy attitude toward alcohol.

Responsibilities

• Work in a kitchen team serving guests during the summer season.
• Prepare various menu items including burgers and fish dishes.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization in the kitchen.

Skills

Experience as a chef or cook

Communication in Scandinavian language or English

Reliability

Positive attitude

Flexibility

Teamwork

Job description

Do you want to spend your summer surrounded by some of Norway’s most breathtaking mountain scenery while working in a busy and social café environment?

Gjendeosen Café is looking for a seasonal chef to join the team from June 20th until September 6th for the summer season in the heart of the Norwegian mountains.

About the Job

You will work in a small kitchen team of 2–3 chefs serving guests from all over the world during the busy summer season.

Menu

• Burgers
• Smash burgers
• Fish dishes
• Lunch service
• Meat dishes
• Various café and seasonal lunch items

This role suits someone who enjoys working efficiently, staying organized under pressure, and being part of a close-knit seasonal team.

We Are Looking For Someone Who

• Has experience working as a chef or cook
• Speaks a Scandinavian language or English
• Is reliable, positive, and flexible
• Works well in a team environment
• Can handle busy service periods calmly and professionally
• Is a non-smoker
• Has a healthy and professional attitude toward alcohol

Accommodation & Benefits

• Accommodation available: private bedroom in a shared cabin
• Cost: 130 NOK per day
• Staff food: 50 % discount
• Beautiful nature and hiking opportunities right outside your door
• Flexible and social work environment

June 20th – September 6th. If you are interested in spending the summer in one of Norway’s most unique mountain destinations, we would love to hear from you.