Vacant job

We are now looking for you with an interest in cooking and service to develop further within this at our three summer camps in Värmland. We will train you, so no formal education is required; however, we value your interest in cooking, your ability to work in a fast-paced environment, and your desire to help develop our operations. We believe you are a natural leader in the kitchen and dining room, used to taking initiative and working in a structured way, and you thrive in an environment where children and teenagers make up the majority of our guests.

Working at the summer camp means that you will live at your workplace, at the summer camp in Värmland, during the summer. You will share accommodation with your colleagues while you work, about 5–6 people per room. The job requires that you can be away from home for at least 6 weeks during the summer.

About the company

Utepedagogik Sverige AB runs summer camps for children and teenagers aged 9–16 years with a focus on adventure and our operations are oriented towards outdoor pedagogical activities. The cornerstones of Utepedagogik Sverige AB's pedagogical summer camp operations are: safety, quality, security, and community, as well as trained adults with a broad competence serving as good role models. Our guiding principle is "at our summer camps, you should feel safe to be whoever you want".

Job responsibilities

As a kitchen assistant, you will work in both the kitchen and dining room to deliver meals to camp participants and camp leaders. You will rotate between different work areas such as hot and cold kitchens and the dining room, and we will train you on-site, so you do not need to have kitchen work experience as long as you have the drive to learn.

The kitchen at the summer camp is the heart of our operations, and as an employee in the kitchen, your tasks will vary between cooking, serving, and dishwashing. Together with a team of 6–7 people, you will be responsible for delivering breakfast, lunch, and dinner in our common dining room to camp participants and camp leaders at our three summer camps. Additionally, you will also receive deliveries, ensure that the summer camps have snacks and evening meals, and prepare food for activities such as hiking/trips.

The work is done under the guidance of a kitchen manager. You should also adhere to quality and hygiene requirements and be able to meet camp participants in a pedagogical and inspiring way, as we want the participants to discover the different aspects of cooking and possibly spark an understanding and future interest.

Desirable experience

· Experience working in kitchens/cafés

· Experience working with children

· Experience in summer camp or camp activities

· Experience in service occupations

· Desirable if you have knowledge and previous experience of special diets

· Desirable if you have knowledge of cooking in outdoor environments

Personal qualities

· Responsible

· Structured

· Proactive

· Punctual

· Social

· Good at multitasking

· Team player

You should also be able to give and receive feedback and have the ambition and willingness to develop the operations together with us. You should be flexible and resilient as the shifts can be both long and demanding. We place great value on humor and social skills.

Employment conditions

The position is a full-time job. You must be able to attend our training days on-site at the summer camp in Värmland from April 30 to May 3, and June 6 to 11. During the summer, you need to be able to work, and thus be away from home for at least six weeks during the period from June 12 to August 16.

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