Chef for Exposkolan's Kitchen

Värnamo Municipality is located in the heart of Småland, where the E4 meets road 27, in a growth region with Gnosjö spirit and high employment. As an employee with us, you will work with a focus on people and create a valuable workday that provides value for 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 locally produced, Swedish, and organic products when making our purchases and work based on sustainable production.

Are you our new chef for Exposkolan'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 enjoys being 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 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 sense of meals and good service. We take great care in the meals for our children in preschool, students in school, and our elderly. You will report to the responsible manager.

Responsibilities

As a chef, you are responsible for planning, purchasing, preparing, and serving meals. You have good computer skills as you will work 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 in the kitchen.

The position involves weekend work.

About the workplace:

Your placement is in a care kitchen that prepares about 1500 portions per day. The role of chef requires high flexibility and adaptability, as the assignment may involve working where the need arises.

Qualifications

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

In Värnamo Municipality, we work based on our 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 for developing the organization and ourselves
• Respect each other's opinions, roles, and functions
• Ensure that everyone experiences job satisfaction, 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 large kitchens/restaurant kitchens that the employer deems equivalent. You have experience in cooking and production as well as good knowledge of HACCP. Experience with the meal data program Matilda is an advantage.

The work involves various computer programs, which means that computer skills are necessary. You are proficient in Swedish in both spoken and written form. We strive for a balanced gender distribution and welcome male applicants. We place great importance on good collaboration skills, flexibility, independence, and we also consider personal suitability when recruiting. The role includes collaborating with colleagues, customers, and guests. In the application, please attach your CV and cover letter. We value experience as a long-term chef in kitchens and restaurants!

Conditions

In Värnamo Municipality, all permanent positions are advertised 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.