Chef at Rörstorpsgården's Kitchen

Värnamo Municipality is located in the heart of Småland, where the E4 meets road 27, in a growth region characterized by the Gnosjö spirit and high employment. As an employee with us, you will work with a focus on people and create a valuable workday that benefits both you and the citizens.

Description

Meal Service is part of the Service Administration and has about 120 employees in our 49 public kitchens.

Together, we prepare and serve meals to children in preschool, students in school, and the elderly in care. We prioritize local, Swedish, and organic products when making our purchases and work towards sustainable production.

Are you our new chef for Rörstorpsgården's kitchen? Are you responsible, meticulous, and have a good ability to plan, structure, and be flexible in your work? Do you have an eye for the small details that enhance the dining experience? Are you someone who enjoys cooking and is inspired to take responsibility for the entire chain from purchasing to finished meal, and who likes to be part of an environment where creativity is highly valued? Are you passionate about good and sustainable meals and excellent service? Then you should apply for this position!

Subject to the necessary decisions being made, you now have the opportunity to apply for the position of chef at Värnamo Municipality's kitchen. You will work in an environment where we have a strong focus on meals and good service, with a great care for the meals provided to our children in preschool, students in school, and our elderly. You will report to the responsible manager.

Responsibilities

As a chef, you will be responsible for planning, purchasing, preparing, and serving meals. You should have good computer skills as you will be working with orders and registrations in the meal data program. As a chef, you will also be responsible for self-control, internal administration, and other tasks that arise in the kitchen. The position requires weekend work.

About the workplace:

Your placement will be in a care kitchen that prepares about 130 portions per day. The role of chef requires high flexibility and adaptability as the assignment may also involve working where the need arises.

Qualifications

We are looking for someone with experience in food, meals, and service for those we serve! You should have a strong commitment and professionalism for the profession!

In Värnamo Municipality, we work based on our core values: Regardless of assignment, role, and function, our common task is to:

• Put the needs and interests of those we serve at the center
• Take an active responsibility to develop the organization and ourselves
• Respect each other's opinions, roles, and functions
• Work to ensure that everyone experiences joy in their work, can place their work in a larger context, thrive, and feel professional pride
• Collaborate and utilize each other's competencies

You are a chef with relevant education from restaurant and food education or experience from working in a large kitchen/restaurant kitchen that the employer deems equivalent. You have experience in cooking and production, good knowledge of HACCP, and computer skills. Experience with the meal data program Matilda is an advantage.

You must be proficient in Swedish, both spoken and written. We strive for a balanced gender distribution and welcome male applicants. We place great emphasis on good collaboration skills, flexibility, independence, and we also consider personal suitability during recruitment. The role involves collaborating with colleagues, customers, and guests. Please attach your CV and cover letter with your application.

We value experience as a long-term chef in kitchens and restaurants!

Conditions

In Värnamo Municipality, all permanent positions are advertised as full-time. If you prefer part-time and the organization can accommodate a lower employment rate, that is of course an option.

We kindly decline all offers of advertising and recruitment assistance in connection with this position.