Cook

We are looking for a COOK for Sahanlahti Resort in Puumala. Come create the flavours of Lake Saimaa at Sahanlahti! Sahanlahti Resort is a family-owned, year-round destination on the shore of Lake Saimaa in Puumala. Guests come for good food, comfortable accommodation, lake scenery and warm encounters. They include holidaymakers, celebration groups and corporate groups from Finland and abroad. Sahanlahti wants everyone to feel welcome and leave with a reason to return. Food is at the heart of Sahanlahti. In the kitchen, local food means nearby producers, seasonal ingredients and making things by hand. Dishes feature fish from nearby lakes, mushrooms and berries from the forests, and the best produce from nearby farms. Sahanlahti values the origin of its ingredients, clear flavours and careful craftsmanship. Three different restaurants—the scenic Koskivahti, open-fire restaurant Pajapirtti and summer restaurant Rantamakasiini—offer a varied setting for a cook’s work. Pajapirtti’s open-fire dinner was named Finland’s best food tourism product in the Hungry for Finland food tourism competition in 2026. Sahanlahti is proud of this achievement and wants to continue developing its food offering together with a skilled team. What we hope you bring: - At least five years of experience as a cook - Enthusiasm for food, the restaurant industry and our way of working with local food - A desire to learn, develop your skills and contribute ideas - Finnish and English language skills - A valid hygiene passport and a food handler’s clearance You can plan and carry out your work independently and be part of a team. Organisation and cleanliness are especially important: you keep your workstation in order, anticipate what is coming and make sure the kitchen runs smoothly even when busy. We value good cooperation, a responsible approach to work and fair treatment of colleagues. Work changes with the seasons At Sahanlahti, tasks and team size vary by season. In summer, around 15 people work in the kitchen team. In winter, you will be part of a three-person kitchen team, supplemented with extra help when needed. You will take part in preparing food for our restaurants and events, from mise en place to finishing dishes. Independence and oversight of the whole operation are especially important in the small winter team, while summer means working together with a larger team. Good flavour, careful work and pride in what we do are shared throughout the year. We offer varied work with local food, the opportunity to develop your skills and a chance to help create Sahanlahti’s food experiences. Quality work and a relaxed, friendly atmosphere belong in the same kitchen. Puumala offers room for a good everyday life Alongside the scenery and nature of Lake Saimaa, Puumala offers practical benefits: free early childhood education, a low municipal tax rate, and rental and owner-occupied housing that is readily available. There is room here to live, enjoy your hobbies and feel at home after work. The start date is flexible, but no later than February 2027. Interested? Great! We would love to hear from you. Send us your application, CV and salary request as soon as possible. Please also include contact details for your references. We review applications during the application period and fill the position as soon as suitable candidates are found. Recruitment is conducted in cooperation with staffing company Nordic Career. For more information about the role, contact: Heidi-Maria Viitanen, heidi-maria.viitanen@career.fi Linda Hämäläinen, linda.hamalainen@career.fi Welcome to make good food and enjoy a good everyday life at Sahanlahti!