Kitchen Assistant – Your Journey to Becoming a Chef Starts Here

Kverneriet; Oslo fylke; Hybrid; NOK 300,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Generous staff discounts

Teamwork-focused workplace

Opportunities to grow within Kverneret

Job summary

Kverneriet in Oslo is hiring energetic Kitchen Assistants for Solli Plass and Majorstuen. You don't need to be a trained chef; what matters is your attitude, work ethic and willingness to learn.

You will support cooking and service, help with daily prep, dishwashing and keeping the kitchen clean and organised. This role offers hands-on coaching in a fast-paced environment, with English communication, teamwork and reliability valued.

Qualifications

• Mindset over CV.
• Fast and efficient.
• Structured and organised.
• Positive attitude.
• Willing to learn.
• English communication.
• Comfortable with evenings and weekends.
• Previous kitchen experience is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Prepare fresh ingredients and assist chefs with daily prep.
• Assist with plating and finishing dishes during service.
• Learn recipes, techniques and standards for great food.
• Keep kitchen stations clean and well organised.
• Handle dishwashing and ensure clean equipment is available.
• Receive deliveries and store fresh produce correctly.
• Maintain food safety and hygiene standards.

Skills

Fast and efficient

Structured and organised

Positive attitude

Willing to learn

English communication

Evenings and weekends availability

Attitude over CV

Job description

Love food, thrive under pressure and want to build a future in the kitchen? This could be your opportunity.

At Kverneriet, we believe great chefs are built from the ground up. Through hard work, curiosity, teamwork and a passion for doing things properly.

We're a chef-driven restaurant group known for creativity, quality and our obsession with making great food. Since 2013, we've built a reputation as one of Norway's leading burger destinations. But what makes us special isn't just the food. It's the people behind it.

We're now looking for energetic and ambitious Kitchen Assistants to join our teams at Solli Plass and Majorstuen in Oslo.

You don't need to be a trained chef. What matters most is your attitude, your work ethic and your willingness to learn.

Two Sides of the Kitchen. One Important Role.

As a Kitchen Assistant, you'll play an essential part in keeping our kitchen running smoothly. Your job combines hands‑on food preparation and service with maintaining the organisation and cleanliness that allow great chefs to perform.

1. Be Part of the Cooking & Service

Prepare fresh ingredients and help our chefs with daily food preparation.

Assist with plating and finishing dishes during busy service.

Learn our recipes, techniques and standards for great food.

Gradually develop the skills and confidence to take on more cooking responsibilities.

2. Keep the Kitchen Running Like Clockwork

Take ownership of dishwashing and make sure clean equipment is always available.

Keep kitchen stations clean, organised and ready for action.

Receive deliveries, organise goods and store fresh produce correctly.

Support the team in maintaining excellent food safety and hygiene standards.

Both sides of the job matter equally. A great kitchen depends on people who take pride in every task, whether that’s plating a beautiful dish or keeping everything spotless and organised.

Who We're Looking For

We care more about your mindset than your CV.

You'll fit right in if you:

Are fast and efficient. You enjoy a high-energy environment and know how to keep moving when things get busy.

Are structured and organised. You notice the details, work systematically and take pride in getting things right.

Have a positive, can‑do attitude. You bring good energy, support your teammates and see challenges as opportunities.

Want to learn and grow. You're curious about food, open to feedback and motivated to improve.

Take responsibility. You see what needs doing and act without always being asked.

Can communicate in English and are comfortable working evenings and weekends.

Previous kitchen experience is an advantage, but the right attitude is more important than experience.

What You'll Get at Kverneriet

A real opportunity to develop your cooking skills.

We believe in growing our own talent. You'll work alongside experienced chefs, receive hands‑on coaching and have opportunities to build your skills step by step. For those who show the ambition, ability and commitment, there may be opportunities to progress into a Chef position.

You'll also enjoy:

• A talented, international and supportive kitchen team.
• Continuous learning, feedback and personal development.
• Competitive pay and generous staff discounts.
• A workplace built around teamwork, quality and pride in our craft.
• Social events, great colleagues and opportunities to grow within Kverneriet.

Ready to Get Your Hands Dirty and Learn Something Great?

We don't expect you to know everything on day one.

We do expect you to show up with energy, take pride in your work, help your teammates and want to become better every day.

If that sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you.

Join Kverneriet. Learn the craft. Grow with us. Serve Happiness!