Catering Assistant — Parliament Office Catering Department, Alþingi, Reykjavík
- Location
- Reykjavík, Iceland
- Work arrangement
- On-site
- Employment type
- Full-time
- Category
- Hospitality & Tourism
- Industry
- Hospitality & Tourism
- Openings
- 1
- Apply by
- 9 Nov 2026
About the role
Alþingi (the Icelandic Parliament) is seeking a positive and service-minded person for a post in the catering department (veitingadeild) of the Parliament's office. Life and activity abound here and the tasks are varied. The department handles all catering services for Parliament's workplace, including running the canteen, catering at the Parliament's meetings and events, and serving food at the Parliament's premises. The department offers varied and wholesome food from fresh and good raw materials. Pay is set under the current collective agreement made by the President of Alþingi and Félag starfsmanna Alþingis (Association of Alþingi Staff), as stated in the official listing; no fixed salary amount is stated. Applicants are asked to apply for the post in the Orra recruitment system, with a CV accompanying the application. Applications remain valid for six months from the expiry of the application deadline, and all applications are answered once the hiring decision is taken. Applications close on 9 November 2026.
Responsibilities
- Cooking, baking and other food preparation - Catering service at meetings and other events - Washing up and cleaning - Other catering department tasks
Requirements
Vocational education in a food trade that is useful for the job (Iðnmenntun í matvælagrein sem nýtist í starfi). Considerable experience of comparable work, such as in a canteen. Passion and good knowledge of cooking and baking. Dexterity in interpersonal communication and a good service orientation. Initiative and independent working methods. Tidiness and punctuality. Icelandic language proficiency (Íslenskukunnátta).
How to apply
- Select Apply now.
- You are taken to Alþingi’s own application page to send your application.
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