Instructor, restaurant and catering sector

Join OSAO in building a success story for professionals, businesses and the whole community in northern Finland. The Services division is seeking an instructor for the restaurant and catering field for a permanent position starting on 1 January 2027. The instructor’s duties include guiding students in vocational restaurant and catering studies during lessons, in small groups and individually. Duties also include participating in other educational institution activities and community-building work. The instructor works closely with other guidance and teaching staff and participates in cooperation with stakeholder groups when needed. You will fit in well with us if you are collaborative, proactive and enjoy developing new things. In addition to professional skills in the field, you will succeed through good interaction and teamwork skills. Koulutuskuntayhtymä OSAO is Finland’s leading vocational education community, enabling working-life skills and continuous learning. What do we offer in addition to meaningful and varied work? - A large, influential and stable employer that acts responsibly - Pleasant colleagues and a good work community that gives you energy - Modern premises with good work equipment - Flexibility and, depending on the tasks, the possibility of remote work - ePassi for sports and culture services - Active well-being activities, including varied exercise facilities and opportunities - Extensive and high-quality occupational healthcare services We require at least an upper-secondary vocational qualification in restaurant and catering and work experience as a restaurant cook preparing à la carte and plated dishes. Work experience in different restaurant-industry tasks is also considered an advantage. The role requires the ability and willingness to work flexibly in different tasks, a development-oriented approach and excellent interaction skills. You get along well with people from different backgrounds and of different ages. We value previous experience guiding students in vocational education and the ability to guide students in English. We hope you share our values: responsibility, creativity, courage and fairness. We believe in them and put them into practice in our everyday work. Our staff have given us positive feedback for openness and equal treatment. Pay and terms of employment are determined under the Local Government General Collective Agreement (KVTES). The selected candidate must provide an acceptable medical certificate regarding their health and present a criminal record extract under Act 504/2002 on checking the criminal background of people working with children and young people. A six-month probationary period applies.