Buffet-kokki, Star Arctic Hotel, Saariselkä - Star Arctic Hotel - Inari, Finland
Buffet Cook
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Job Description
Are you the buffet cook we are looking for in Saariselkä? Star Arctic Hotel is located in a unique position on top of a fell, in the middle of Arctic wilderness and stunning national park scenery. The hotel offers high-quality accommodation in spectacular suites where you can stay above the clouds and enjoy the tranquility of Lapland at its best. Ready-made all-inclusive packages make holidays effortless, and the diverse activity selection offers experiences for every taste. The panoramic restaurant Restaurant Kaunis serves Lapin-inspired flavors both in the restaurant and the bar, and the evening can be ended cozy by the fireplace in the lounge bar. The hotel’s motto Passion for Lapland is reflected in everything we do – welcome to experience the magic of the fell top. We are now looking for skilled buffet cooks for our client in Saariselkä for the winter season 2026-2027! As a buffet cook, your tasks include preparing high-quality breakfast, lunch, and dinner dishes at the hotel and at the Wilderness Center restaurant located about 20 km from the hotel. Your duties include kitchen pre-preparations, replenishing products, assisting in the dining area, and other versatile tasks. You will work shifts, sometimes independently, so we expect candidates to have experience in buffet cooking, excellent teamwork skills, and an understanding of quality kitchen work. Experience in cooking over an open fire is also considered an advantage. The position is full-time and fixed-term, starting in mid-November and lasting until the end of the winter season, March 2027. We follow the collective agreement for travel, catering, and leisure services, with salary based on agreement and experience. Accommodation is arranged near Saariselkä center with a private room at a reasonable rent. We offer: - A high-quality workplace where you can develop yourself - Good orientation to your tasks - A supportive and collaborative team - Diverse outdoor activities in Saariselkä - Shared accommodation in Saariselkä center at a reasonable rent - Bondata support during your employment We hope from you: - Professional skills and previous experience in breakfast and buffet cooking - Willingness to work in various kitchen tasks as needed - Fluent English skills; the team and customers are international - Good stress tolerance and independent work attitude - Hygiene passport or willingness to obtain it at the start of employment - A driving license B and own car to facilitate commuting and movement in the area. Application process: Interested? Apply by filling out the job application as soon as possible. Please include your previous work experience, education, and salary expectations in your application/CV. We will start interviews during the application period, and the position will be filled when a suitable candidate is found. More information: Bondata Lapland Anna Rinnekallio anna.rinnekallio@bondata.fi Star Arctic Hotel Founded in early 2016, the privately owned Star Arctic Hotel offers guests high-quality accommodation and first-class service in the stunning Lapland mountain scenery. The main building and each room offer breathtaking views of the surrounding fell nature. In winter, guests can admire the Northern Lights directly from the hotel and experience the unique atmosphere of the northern nature from their own accommodation.
Company Information
Star Arctic Hotel
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Responsibilities
- Preparing breakfast, lunch, and dinner dishes
- Kitchen pre-preparations
- Replenishing products
- Assisting in the dining area
- Other versatile tasks
Requirements
- Experience in buffet cooking
- Good teamwork skills
- Understanding of quality kitchen work
- Experience with open fire cooking (advantage)
- Fluent English
