Dishwashing and kitchen assistant winter season

Employer: Sorrisniva AS

Job title: Dishwashing and kitchen assistant winter season

Type of employment: 100% winter season position

Period: From 01. December 2026 – 31. March 2027, 100%

Place of work: Alta - Sorrisniva, Finnmark

Come and work with us during our busiest season – the Arctic winter season.

You will be part of a dedicated team and create memorable experiences for guests from all over the world. Sorrisniva AS is a year-round experience company located on the banks of the Alta River, just outside the center of Alta. The company is based on local traditions and values. Our Arctic Wilderness Lodge is open all year round with 24 suites and the restaurant Maku. In the winter, we also have an ice hotel and an à la carte restaurant, Lavvu. Sorrisniva offers many exciting activities throughout the year. In addition to the restaurant in the evening, we serve breakfast and lunch, we arrange events and have meeting activities.

Sorrisniva AS is currently looking for a combined position as a dishwashing assistant and kitchen assistant in our kitchens. You will be a key person to keep away on busy evenings. You will help both the chefs and the waiters by keeping dishes out of the way and working stations clean. It is an important position with contact and good cooperation with chefs and waiters. As a dishwashing and kitchen assistant, you are expected to be a good and confident employee who helps inspire and motivate your colleagues. You need to be structured and have a good eye for detail. You thrive at a high pace and handle stress well.

It is important to feel ownership of the company and strive for good and high quality in everything you produce and in other work tasks. You must be service-oriented towards both colleagues and guests, and familiarize yourself with the guests' needs.

You will be part of a young and dedicated team where we all work hard to create good guest experiences.

Your immediate manager will be our Head Chef and then our Food & Beverage Manager. The position involves working hours morning, afternoon and evening. Weekends and holidays also apply.

Tasks:

• Maintain high standard in the kitchen in all shifts; breakfast, lunch and dinner.
• Be at work on time.
• Be aware of allergies and special requests.
• You will work in the Maku restaurant or Lavvu restaurant, with a fine dining menu or à la carte.
• Preparation, cooking and cleaning of the kitchen according to tasks given by our Head Chef and/or our Sous Chef.
• Have good knowledge of our IK food system and be able to ensure work tasks in accordance with hygienic rules and food safety. As well as keeping order and cleaning according to company rules.  
• Look at tasks that can be performed or maintained yourself. Help in the kitchen when you have time with simple tasks and food production.
• Help where needed, have an overview of the whole kitchen set up and ensure the quality of the guest experience.

Qualifications:

• Relevant education.
• Experience working in a kitchen.
• Genuine interest in delivering great dining experience and high standard.
• Preferably a professional certificate as a chef or other role in the kitchen.
• Good language skills. English, spoken and written, is a minimum.

Personal qualities:

• Service-minded.
• Positive.
• Extroverted.
• Structured.
• Good communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work at a fast pace and with varied tasks.

We offer:

• Good training when hiring.
• An exciting and challenging position in Sorrisniva.
• Good opportunities for professional and personal development.
• A good working environment.
• Work at a unique workplace, by the Alta River - one of the world's most famous salmon rivers, with both midnight sun and northern lights.

Application deadline is no later than 20 May. August 2026.

Application with CV should be sent to work@sorrisniva.no

Questions regarding the position should be directed to daniel@sorrisniva.no.