Lead Cook

Strawberryhotels; Luleå kommun; On-site; SEK 277,264 - 369,685; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunities for growth within the organization

4 free hotel nights at any Strawberry hotel

Employee and Friends & Family room rates

Discounts on food and drinks

Support for sustainability through the We Care program

Job summary

Strawberryhotels is seeking a reliable Lead Cook for Aurora Village, an innovative hospitality project in Northern Sweden. This position involves leading kitchen operations, ensuring high-quality meal production for up to 2,000 guests daily.

The ideal candidate will have experience in high-volume cooking and will support the Sous Chef in daily operations while fostering a positive kitchen culture. Opportunities for professional growth and benefits such as discounts on food and friends & family hotel rates are included.

Qualifications

• Experience in high-volume kitchens, catering, or large restaurants.
• Ability to lead and motivate a team.
• Strong organizational skills and knowledge of food safety.

Responsibilities

• Support the Sous Chef and Executive Chef in operations.
• Lead stations during meal prep and service.
• Assist in food production for large volumes.

Skills

High-volume cooking and prep

Leading stations and supporting team members

Maintaining consistency and quality under pressure

Large batch cooking and production

Food safety and kitchen organization

Training and mentoring junior cooks

Maintaining a clean work environment

Job description

Aurora Village is looking for a strong, reliable Lead Cook to join one of the most exciting hospitality projects in Northern Sweden.

Operated in partnership with Strawberry under the new Strawberry Living brand, Aurora Village is a first‑of‑its‑kind property built around high‑volume hospitality done the right way. Our goal is simple: serve fresh, flavorful, efficiently executed food while enjoying what we do. At peak season, our operation will serve up to 2,000 guests per day.

We are looking for someone who works well under pressure, takes pride in consistency, and can help lead a team through busy services while maintaining a positive kitchen culture.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

You are hardworking, organized, and dependable. You enjoy being part of a fast‑moving kitchen and understand the importance of teamwork, communication, and setting the pace during service.

You should have experience with

• High‑volume cooking and prep
• Leading stations and supporting team members during service
• Maintaining consistency and quality under pressure
• Large batch cooking and production
• Food safety and kitchen organization
• Training or helping less experienced cooks
• Keeping a clean and efficient work environment

Experience from hotels, catering, staff dining, resorts, production kitchens, or large restaurants is highly valued.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

• Supporting the Sous Chef and Executive Chef in daily operations
• Leading stations during prep and service
• Assisting with production for large‑volume meal periods
• Helping maintain organization, cleanliness, and food quality standards
• Supporting and motivating kitchen team members
• Assisting with menu execution and daily preparation

WHAT WE OFFER

• A chance to be part of a brand‑new hospitality concept
• A dynamic international work environment
• Opportunities for growth within the Strawberry organization
• The opportunity to help shape the culture and standards of a growing operation
• 4 free hotel nights at any Strawberry hotel
• Employee and Friends & Family room rates
• Discounts on food and drinks for you and your friends
• Support for sustainability through the We Care program

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