Kantineleder

Lye Village is in search of a talented and enthusiastic chef to join our team!,

• Craft daily lunch experiences: Prepare and present tasty, nutritious warm dishes, vibrant salad bars, and fresh cold selections for our guests.

• Shape the menu: Contribute ideas to diverse, seasonal weekly menus, incorporating modern food trends and dietary options (vegetarian, vegan, allergen-free).

• Take pride in buffet presentation: Set up and maintain an inviting, fresh lunch buffet throughout the entire service.

• Maintain high kitchen standards: Follow food safety routines (HACCP/IK-mat), handle allergens accurately, and keep the kitchen organized and spotless.

• Collaborate & order: Assist with inventory, weekly ingredient ordering, and active initiatives to minimize food waste.

• Engage with our guests: Be the friendly face behind the counter during lunch service, answering questions and building good relationships with regulars.

This is a permanent / temporary position for 100 % with a start date to be agreed upon. The position requires working monday until friday from 7-15. 

Specify the qualifications and skills required for the role, including necessary languages and certifications. Differentiate between “must-have” and “preferred attributes”. This helps candidates understand what is essential and what is desirable and makes your hiring more fair. Highlight any personal qualities or soft skills that would enhance the team.

• Punctuality & reliability: You thrive in a structured workday where lunch needs to be ready and served right on time.
• Volume cooking & lunch service: Experience in preparing food for larger groups (lunch buffet, warm dishes, salad bar) efficiently and consistently.

• A team player mindset: You collaborate well with others, jump in to help where needed, and contribute to a positive kitchen atmosphere.

• Service-minded & friendly: You enjoy interacting with our canteen guests and take pride in delivering good dining experiences.

• Calm under pressure: You keep a cool head and an organized workstation during busy prep and lunch hours.

• Punctuality & reliability: You thrive in a structured workday where lunch needs to be ready and served right on time.

Bonus points for:

• Culinary foundation: Have relevant education/certification (fagbrev som kokk / culinary diploma) or documented experience as a chef/cook.

• Food safety & hygiene: Solid knowledge of HACCP, food safety regulations, and allergen handling.

• Volume cooking & lunch service: Experience in preparing food for larger groups (lunch buffet, warm dishes, salad bar) efficiently and consistently.

• Languages: Good communication skills in Norwegian or English to collaborate smoothly with the kitchen team and greet guests.

We value the power of diversity within Strawberry. Different backgrounds, experiences, and ideas create a unique and inspiring work environment.

• An exciting and varied work environment with a fast pace
• The right tools and support to flourish both professionally and personally
• Staff discounts and friends & family rates at our 200+ hotels
• Four free hotel nights each year (remove if it’s not a position with a fixed contract for at least 12 months of 20% or higher)
• 25% discount on food & beverages at all our restaurants & bars
• Sweet deals on experiences, travels, retail and lots more!

We are Strawberry. With over 245 hotels, 120 restaurants, 20 spas and more, we create thousands of experiences every day. Our team of 20,000 passionate individuals from more than 166 countries is what makes us grow! Strawberry is built on our core values: energy, courage and enthusiasm.

Apply today and be part of creating unforgettable experiences!
Applications are reviewed continuously, and positions may be filled before the deadline. Interviews are conducted on an ongoing basis.