Vacant job

Västanviks Folk High School in Leksand is now looking for an extra cook for weeks 28–29, who wants to contribute to a pleasant and high-quality dining experience for our guests and participants.

With us, you work in an inspiring environment where sign language, folk education, and meetings between people are at the center. During the summer, we welcome guests, conferences, and course participants from all over the world.

We are looking for someone who thrives in the kitchen's pace, enjoys collaboration, and wants to help create good food in an operation where service and community are important parts of the whole.

About the position

As a summer cook with us, you will work in the school's kitchen. You may sometimes work alongside regular kitchen staff, but the role also requires you to manage the restaurant independently. You will plan, prepare, and cook meals for our guests and activities during the summer.

The work involves varied kitchen tasks where quality, efficiency, and good collaboration skills are important parts.

Main responsibilities

• Prepare and cook meals together with the kitchen team

• Ensure good hygiene and follow food legislation

• Contribute to a good working environment in the kitchen

• Collaborate with other staff within the school and guesthouse operations

Desired qualifications

We are looking for someone who:

• Has education and/or experience as a cook

• Is stress-resistant and enjoys a varied pace

• Is meticulous, structured

• Is a team player with a positive attitude

• Sign language skills (meritorious but not required)

Personal qualities

We would like you to be positive, flexible, and solution-oriented.

You thrive in a work environment where collaboration is important and where the pace can vary.

You have an interest in cooking and are happy to contribute to a good atmosphere in the kitchen and a great experience for our guests.

Employment form and scope

Fixed-term employment for weeks 28–29, with the possibility of more weeks.

Working hours according to schedule.

About Västanviks Folk High School

Västanviks Folk High School is a nationally recruiting boarding school located in Leksand, with a branch in Stockholm. The school offers a wide range of education and courses in a sign language environment, as well as guesthouse and conference operations. In Leksand, we operate our own property, restaurant, and preschool.

Our operations are based on the values of folk education and are shaped according to the needs of society. The main authority for the school is the Swedish National Association of the Deaf.

Welcome with your application!