Cook

Good food makes everyday life better. We are seeking a warm, careful cook for Kanervakoti's kitchen in Espoo Westend for a permanent position. The role involves preparing and heating meals, making tasty side dishes, and baking for residents in the elderly care home. You will also maintain kitchen cleanliness and order. We expect you to work independently, have a proactive attitude, good planning skills, and of course a friendly, customer‑oriented approach. Strong communication and service skills are important as you will work with residents, relatives, and the whole staff. The position is weekday morning shift with a regular, predictable rhythm. Why join us: inspiring multidisciplinary team; ePassi Flex – 400 €/year for exercise and cultural services; occupational health services. Requirements: restaurant or pastry/cake‑maker qualification; Hygiene passport; fluent Finnish (spoken and written, at least level B1.1). Nice to have: experience in similar work and knowledge of cooking for elderly people. Note: safety shoes are mandatory in kitchen work and must be paid by the employee. Salary is determined by the Private Social Services Sector collective agreement (table wage G20 2449.58 €/mo – 2649.79 €/mo). For questions, contact Kanervakoti’s head chef Anne Aartolahti at anne.aartolahti@yhhoiva.fi. Applications are reviewed during the application period and a decision will be made as soon as a suitable candidate is found. Send your application no later than 23.8.2026. Privacy notice means we do not process email applications. Welcome to our warm team and to making everyday life tasty and homely for our residents! See our Facebook and Instagram and our website for more information about our organization.