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Culinary Musher at Husky Lodge
Employment Period: January - March 2025
About Us:
At the Lodge, we invite you to become part of a unique Arctic family. With over 30 years of experience, we are a family-run business and active racing kennel that has become one of Northern Norway's highest-rated sled dog destinations. Our lodge is located in the breathtaking landscape of Alta, where the beauty of the Arctic wilderness and the allure of the Northern Lights create an unforgettable backdrop for our guests.
We are driven by a passion for authentic Arctic experiences and a commitment to excellence in sled dog racing. Our team shares a love for the outdoors, the thrill of dog sledding, and the joy of connecting with guests from around the world. We strive to provide our visitors with more than just an adventure; we offer an opportunity to immerse themselves in the Arctic lifestyle and create memories that last a lifetime.
At the Lodge, you will be part of a dynamic and close-knit team dedicated to making every guest feel at home. We value collaboration, camaraderie, and a shared enthusiasm for the Arctic environment. Whether you're preparing a delicious meal, sharing stories with guests, or working alongside our incredible sled dogs, you'll find yourself in an environment where work and passion come together.
Position Overview:
We are looking for one passionate individual who knows food and want to spend the winter season with us. This unique role combines your culinary skills with the thrill of working alongside our sled dogs and engaging with guests in the stunning Arctic environment of Alta, Norway.
Key Responsibilities:
- Keep stock on food and beverages.
- Prepare and serve meals. Most of the dishes are planned but there will always be some creativity involved.
- Engage with guests, sharing stories and creating memorable experiences.
Requirements:
- Professional experience in a kitchen environment.
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to connect with guests and team members.
- Outdoor activity entusiast.
- Flexibility to adapt to a dynamic work environment and collaborate with a close-knit team.
What We Offer:
- Monthly salary plus food and accommodation on site.
- Learning everything evolving around dog sledding.
- An immersive experience living and working above the Arctic Circle.
- Access to endless outdoor activities right at your doorstep.
- A unique opportunity to work in a stunning natural setting with a passionate and international team.
Application Process:
Send us a message and tell a bit about yourself and why you're the right person for the role.
Types of help and learning opportunities
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Creating/ Cooking family meals
General Maintenance
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Staying and working here will teach you a great deal about animals and nature. Taking care of more than 100 Alaskan huskies is no easy task, you will learn a whole lot about body language, patience and communication. Watering, feeding and training the dogs will challenge you both physically and mentally as it takes place outside in all sorts of weather conditions. Dog sledding in the winter season can be challenging with temperatures below -25 celcius. You will learn survival techniques and first aid in arctic conditions.
From past experience we see that the biggest benefit for people working here is challenging them selves and their comfort zone in a new way.Host offers payment in line with the minimum wage
This host offers accommodation and payment.
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We are looking for Social and Active people - who's not afraid of stepping out of their comfort zone.
If you enjoy meeting new people, this place is the place for you. People come here to visit and work from all over the world.
There's great variety in the tasks here at our lodge.
We have our guest in focus, and all the work we put down is to make sure that our visitors gets an experience of a lifetime. With dogs and nature, but most important with the hospitality from our staff.
The main areas for work will be in the lodge, reception, kitchen and dog yard, as well as everywhere needed. We look for people with multiple skills, as well as positive attitude to different types of work, all together as one team.
You need to see it, take it, fix it, do it, lift it, make it, clean it, get it..love it.
Look forward to hearing from you.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Norwegian: Fluent
Accommodation
We have three apartments for our staff. You'll have your own room, shared living space and share a kitchen between the 3 apartments. We also have a car for our staff which can be used for trips to town or to explore further.
What else ...
We are a team of people who live and work together, and the owner and his family also lives at the resort.
Alta city:
We have a car for employees to get in to Alta or to take for trips.
You have to speak at least english, another language will be a plus!
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Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
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The prettiest weather, nature, outings and of course Trine's parties! It was a pleasure to be there!
Special shoutout to Olav, who was the best drinker, dancer and concrete boarder in Town
Eirik, for his firetalks and not hanging us for taking the car to the… read more
The variety of Work in between the Dog yard,… read more
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The prettiest weather, nature, outings and of course Trine's parties! It was a pleasure to be there!
Special shoutout to Olav, who was the best drinker, dancer and concrete boarder in Town
Eirik, for his firetalks and not hanging us for taking the car to the… read more
The variety of Work in between the Dog yard,… read more
Phill has taken great care of both people and dogs in really harsh environment with trips running through snow storms with temperatures dropping below -25… read more
I was sad that I couldn't stay for the winter because they already had their team for the winter. But nevertheless it was one of the most amazing experiences I ever had, they got me hooked so much on the dogmushing world I stayed another 5 months 20 min… read more
Eirik and Bram will do a lot for you to feel welcome. I met amazing other workawayers and we had lots of fun. :)
The work was not to hard, just daily routines like feeding, giving water and picking up the poo. There were about 30 puppies we had to… read more
Thank you… read more
Of course, there's a lot of work, but this is a lifestyle.
The flat is really cosy and the person you share it with are really amazing.
Why did I leave so early? because of… read more
