Summer Cook at Vireko Orimattila Kitchen - Vireko Oy

Orimattila is calling, do you hear the kitchen team? Great – because we might be looking for you! Vireko's kitchen in Orimattila is seeking a summer cook to join our team. We are a standard large-scale catering kitchen producing daily meals for approximately 400 customers during summer 2026. It’s a large kitchen with big plans. We prepare basic meals, but beyond cooking, you will have the opportunity to apply your skills, learn new things, and do meaningful work. As a cook, you will be involved in preparing proper meals with pots and ovens, and you should also be able to accommodate special diets. Our team is quite large, with a total of 12 colleagues, all highly skilled kitchen professionals. Did you know that large-scale kitchen work is not the easiest? The summer cook position is full-time, from May 25 to August 16, 2026. If you need to fill your summer schedule, this is just the right opportunity! Work begins as soon as a suitable candidate is found, and please note that we work in the kitchen every day. Our kitchen operates in shifts from Monday to Sunday, between 7:00 and 18:00. Why should you apply to us? New job, new environment? No worries. Our supervisor is actively involved in daily work and supports the team. You will also have a team around you that helps, guides, and shares kitchen humor when needed. You will have access to a summer employee Edenred benefit worth €100, which can be used for activities like exercise or going to the movies. Coffee and tea are part of the daily routine and are available for free during work hours. You can also eat with us if you wish, as we offer meal benefits. What do you need to stand out in our recruitment? You don’t need to be a master chef, but a few basic things help a lot: Education or experience in kitchen work is essential, knowledge of special diets, a hygiene passport, Finnish language skills at least at B1 level (since instructions are in Finnish), a proactive attitude, willingness to learn, and ability to work in a team (these are the things that make the workday smooth and sometimes even fun). Before you submit your application, a few things: We operate under the MARA industry collective agreement, so employment terms and pay are based on it, considering your experience. We are a smoke-free workplace. Applications must be submitted through our recruitment system with a Finnish-language application form, which includes a few questions to answer before submitting. We do not consider email applications. The application period is open until May 31, 2026, but we will hire as soon as a suitable candidate is found. If you have any questions after reading this, feel free to call; I will answer questions. I am available on weekdays from 12:00 to 14:30. Looking forward to hearing from you! Best regards, your future supervisor Virpi Virpi Oravainen virpi.oravainen@vireko.fi / phone 041 731 6281 After the recruitment process, we will send a short survey to assess applicant satisfaction. Vireko – Involved in meal times Vireko cooks prepare food for all ages in care and service homes, hospitals, rehabilitation units, health and service centers, schools, and daycares, as well as through home meal services. We plan menus and recipes ourselves and mainly use domestic raw materials. We are partners with wellbeing regions and municipalities and aim to develop meal services together. Every Vireko employee’s work directly impacts the wellbeing of diners and customer satisfaction.