There are few professions more sacrificial than that of a cook, but what’s more, as is the case in Spainis poorly paid; The situation is catastrophic. For this reason More and more Spanish chefs are considering emigrating.
One of the options that has become stronger in recent months is move to a Scandinavian country, particularly Norway and Sweden. There, they need more cooks and thanks to the reputation of Spanish gastronomy, our chefs are very appreciated abroad.
The need for labor are ready to offer working conditions that are not even imaginable in Spain. For example, they practically triple your salary, they are ready to increase your salary on vacation or pay for your accommodation.
How Spanish chefs can set up shop in a Scandinavian country
In Europe there are countries that offer excellent working conditions and low taxes, but if your profession is that of a cook, one of the best alternatives is found in Sweden and Norway.
Thanks to EURES and in collaboration with the SEPE (State Public Employment Service), some European countries can offer jobs to citizens across the continent.
In Norway and Sweden they need a lot of cooks and it is common to find offers for them. For example, the Swedes posted a cooking job as a chef at an exclusive country club in a coastal town.
The requirements were as follows:
- Experience between 3 to 5 years as a chef or similar position.
- High level of English and good communication skills.
- Commitment to security in the kitchen.
- Experience with using seasonal products and its commitment to sustainable cooking.
In exchange, they offered economic conditions almost never seen in Spain for the position of cook. It’s not just that he was endowed with more than 2,400 euros per month; is that it also includes other very advantageous aid:
- From six o’clock in the afternoon, all overtime hours benefit from a bonus of 2.01 euros per hour.
- On vacation days, the salary is increased by 12.73%.
- The company undertakes to pay you 220.44 euros for shared accommodation.
Why move to Sweden or Norway?
These are countries with a completely different climate from ours and many of their customs might surprise you. Despite this, its inhabitants are considered among the most welcoming in the world and their lifestyle will end up seducing you:
Education system
They are part of the countries with increased public investment in education. They offer endless training and your children will be able to be bilingual in English.
As for higher education, its universities enjoy international prestige, offer good programs to their students and offer various research scholarships.
Family conciliation
They are one of most advanced countries in terms of family and work balance. Their working hours are shorter than in Spain and they provide significant help with childcare.
The vast majority of companies have flexible hours policies so you can spend as much time at home as possible.
Incredible nature
The most important thing when moving to a country is the safety of your family, job stability and the economy. However, Norway and Sweden are much more than that.
In these Scandinavian countries you will find the ideal place to live peacefully surrounded by nature.
