Chef Cook at the Swedish Armed Forces

Do you want to contribute your knowledge to an important societal mission? Do you want to work in a workplace characterized by high camaraderie and strong cohesion? The Swedish Armed Forces is in an expansion phase and is now looking for a new employee.

About the unit

The Swedish Armed Forces' Telecommunications and Information Systems Command, FMTIS, has the primary task of managing the operation and maintenance of command support systems at all readiness levels both nationally and internationally. The unit you will belong to is led from Örebro, but the work is located in Stockholm.

Main responsibilities

As a chef, you will be responsible for planning, preparing, and cooking meals. You will also be responsible for training your subordinate cooks and more. The cooking will take place in a modern, well-equipped large kitchen. The position requires your ability to collaborate in a group under occasionally stressful conditions, as well as good independence and initiative.

We offer you

The Swedish Armed Forces has a strong value base built on openness, results, and responsibility. The operations offer great variation and complexity and place high demands on you as an individual, which means good development opportunities and conditions for internal career mobility. Our employees have several different benefits, including;

• Competence development based on the needs of the operations and your career goals
• Three hours of training per week during working hours, training clothes and shoes, and entry fees
• Good balance between work and leisure with flexible working hours and 28-35 vacation days depending on your age
• Salary supplements during parental leave and VAB, as well as the opportunity to exchange vacation days for additional pension contributions

REQUIREMENTS

Qualifications

• Approved high school diploma
• Good ability to express yourself in spoken and written Swedish
• Driving license B
• No or mild pet allergy with medication

DESIRABLE

• Completed military basic training
• Culinary education or other equivalent education
• Previous experience working in large kitchens

Personal qualities

Enjoying cooking is a prerequisite for thriving in this position. Creativity and a service-oriented approach are a winning concept. Great emphasis will be placed on personal suitability regarding both competence and previous experiences, as well as how we assess that your personality will fit into the intended workgroup.

Other

Employment type: Permanent. The Swedish Armed Forces applies a six-month probationary period for those who are not employed by the authority.
Employment rate: Full-time.
The position is civilian.
Work location: Stockholm. Business trips may occur, as well as work at irregular hours.
Start date and salary according to agreement.

HR Contact

[email protected] (mailto:[email protected])

Application

Welcome with your application by 2026-02-28. Your application should include a CV and a cover letter explaining why you are suitable for this position.

Applications for this position will only be accepted via the Swedish Armed Forces' website.

Information about the Swedish Armed Forces and the recruiting unit:

The Swedish Armed Forces' Telecommunications and Information Systems Command, FMTIS, ensures the Armed Forces' ability to communicate and lead - around the clock, all year round.

The command has a collective responsibility for the Armed Forces' technical command systems that support military operations at sea, on land, and in the air - in Sweden and abroad. The command has nearly 2000 employees at more than 32 locations across the country. Read more at https://jobb.forsvarsmakten.se/fmtis (https://jobb.forsvarsmakten.se/fmtis)

Employment with us means placement in a security class. Usually, Swedish citizenship is required. A security clearance with a background check will be conducted before employment according to Chapter 3 of the Security Protection Act.
With employment comes an obligation to be placed in wartime and to serve abroad. The implications of this vary depending on the type of position.

When applying for employment, a CV and a personal letter must be attached. If you proceed in the hiring process, certified copies of grades and certificates must always be presented.

Calls from external recruitment companies and salespeople are not welcome.