Commis Chef-Kokk

Strawberryhotels; Trondheim; On-site; NOK 360,000 - 480,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Four free hotel nights per year

Discounts at Strawberry hotels

Job summary

Villa Nord in Trondheim is seeking a Commis Chef to support our kitchen operations under the guidance of the Chef de Partie and senior staff. You will learn recipes, techniques, and routines across sections.

This developing role offers hands-on training, rotation across the kitchen, and opportunities to grow into greater responsibility as you master our standards and craftsmanship. Work is shift-based, including evenings, weekends, and public holidays, and you will contribute to a respectful,

Qualifications

• Experience in professional kitchens or current culinary studies; fagbrev is an advantage but not required.
• Basic knowledge of food hygiene; willingness to learn Villa Nord's internal controls.
• Working proficiency in Norwegian or English.
• Reliable, eager to learn, calm under pressure, and caring for produce, colleagues, and guests.
• Flexible to work across different sections and shifting patterns.

Responsibilities

• Carry out mise en place, preparation, and cooking tasks as directed by the Chef de Partie or kitchen leadership.
• Support service with accuracy, cleanliness, and pace.
• Rotate across kitchen sections to cover days off and learn stations.
• Maintain standards, mise en place, and service level during coverage.
• Report quality deviations in produce or deliveries promptly.
• Comply with Norwegian food safety regulations and IK-Mat/HACCP procedures.

Skills

Food hygiene basics

Willingness to learn

Reliability

Calm under pressure

Flexibility

Norwegian or English proficiency

Education

Culinary education or ongoing studies

Trade certificate (fagbrev) advantageous

Job description

This job description forms an appendix to the employment contract and describes the content, responsibilities, and expectations of the position. It may be revised in dialogue between the employee and Villa Nord as the operation develops.

POSITION DETAILS

Position title: Commis Chef
Department: Kitchen — Food & Beverage
Reports to: Chef de Partie of the assigned section / Sous Chef / Head Chef
Supervises: None
Location: Villa Nord, Dronningens gate 26, Trondheim
Employment type: As specified in the employment contract
Working hours: Shift work, including evenings, weekends, and public holidays, per the applicable roster and working-time regulations

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

The Commis Chef supports the daily operation of the kitchen across preparation and service, working under the guidance of the Chef de Partie and the kitchen leadership. The position is a developing role: the Commis Chef is expected to learn the standards, techniques, and routines of each section, and to grow into greater responsibility over time. Through rotation across the kitchen's sections, the role builds the broad foundation on which Villa Nord's standard of craft depends.

AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

Preparation and service

• Carrying out mise en place, preparation, and cooking tasks as directed by the Chef de Partie or kitchen leadership
• Supporting the section during service with accuracy, cleanliness, and pace
• Following recipes, specifications, and instructions precisely, and asking when in doubt

Section rotation and coverage

• Covering days off across all sections of the kitchen according to the roster, stepping into the routines of each station as required
• Maintaining the standards, mise en place, and service level of the section being covered, in line with the instructions of the responsible Chef de Partie or Sous Chef
• Using the rotation actively as training, building competence across the full breadth of the kitchen's operation

Produce and craft

• Handling raw ingredients — particularly seasonal and local Trøndelag produce — with care, correct storage, and minimal waste
• Reporting quality deviations in produce or deliveries to the responsible Chef de Partie without delay

Hygiene, safety, and routine

• Complying with all requirements under the Norwegian food safety regulations and Villa Nord's internal control system (IK-Mat/HACCP), including temperature logs, labelling, and cleaning routines
• Carrying out daily and periodic cleaning tasks for the assigned section and shared kitchen areas
• Using equipment correctly, keeping it clean, and reporting faults without delay
• Following Villa Nord's HSE (HMS) procedures and contributing to a safe workplace

Learning and development

• Participating actively in training, tastings, and kitchen meetings
• Receiving guidance and feedback from the Chef de Partie and kitchen leadership with openness, and applying it in daily work

AUTHORITY

The Commis Chef works under the direction of the Chef de Partie of the assigned or covered section, and of the Sous Chef and Head Chef. The position carries out delegated tasks and does not make independent decisions concerning menus, purchasing, standards, or personnel. Uncertainties and deviations are raised with the responsible Chef de Partie or kitchen leadership without delay.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPECTATIONS

• Relevant experience from professional kitchens, or completed/ongoing culinary education; trade certificate (fagbrev) is an advantage but not a requirement
• Basic knowledge of food hygiene; willingness to be trained in Villa Nord's internal control routines
• Working proficiency in Norwegian or English
• Reliability, willingness to learn, calm under pressure, and genuine care for produce, colleagues, and guests
• Flexibility with regard to working across different sections and varying shift patterns, given the coverage nature of the role

GENERAL PROVISIONS

The employee is expected to perform the duties of the position with diligence and loyalty, to treat internal matters — including recipes, supplier terms, and guest information — as confidential, and to represent Villa Nord's values of sincerity, craft, and heritage in daily work. Other duties naturally connected to the position may be assigned.

What’s in it for you?

As part of Strawberry, you will get the best employee benefits of the industry.

A culture to cherish

Our people always make guests their top priority! Our warm and welcoming atmosphere creates the right setting for you to flourish and work your magic. You will get the freedom you need to perform your tasks and solve problems as they arise in the best way you see fit. A strong team spirit and family-feeling foster a culture of collaboration. And when there’s something to celebrate, we make sure to have some fun! In larger cities, we also regularly host after-work events to allow colleagues to mingle. How do we achieve all this you may wonder? We believe it’s down to the fact that we’re a diverse crowd full of energy, courage and enthusiasm. That’s how we create extraordinary experiences every single day!

Job security for peace of mind

When you work with us, we’ll take your whole life situation into consideration. We offer good job security through collective agreements and insurances, as well as paid parental leave, holiday leave, wellness allowance, attractive pension plans and competitive salaries. We’re there for you.

Room to grow

With more than 200 hotels across the Nordics, we offer you endless opportunities for career progression! Would you like to work full-time, part-time, a few hours here and there, or perhaps only a season? We have room for you, no matter where you’re at. We encourage creativity and curiosity, and we make every effort to foster a culture of learning for professional development. Ready to take your next career leap within the company? We applaud you and will help you achieve this! An academic degree isn't the most important thing for us. If you have the right mindset, we can certainly promise you a bright future!

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*If you are employed on a contract for at least 20% of full-time working hours.

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