Ref: 20260060

Job Responsibilities

We are looking for a team leader/cook for Malmö City and the Employment Market Department's own work team, located at Nora servering on Fänriksgatan 1. You will work with employees in the kitchen who are part of the labor market program, targeting Malmö residents receiving social assistance and young people aged 18 to 29 from the Social Services.

Your role includes promoting social learning combined with vocational learning. The operation has a wide range of activities that include hot kitchen, cold kitchen, bakery, serving, catering, and conferences.

We place great importance on your ability to create trust and build good relationships. You should be development-oriented and have a collaborative attitude.

Your responsibilities as a team leader include:

In collaboration with another team leader, plan, lead, and distribute tasks within the team.
Introduce and instruct participants in daily work within the kitchen and conference.
Contribute to the development and empowerment of participants in the team. We work with both social learning and vocational learning with the goal that they can find work in the regular labor market or start studies.
Work with a language development approach and a consequence pedagogical approach.
Continuously work with the work setup and adapt tasks according to the target group.
Participate in follow-ups with employment officers and the Employment Agency regarding participants' planning and development.
Be responsible for safety/routines/work environment at the workplace.
Collaborate with teams within the Employment Market Department's kitchen operations.

Qualifications

To be considered for the position, you must have:

Completed secondary education.
Culinary training.
At least five years of experience working as a cook.
Experience in a leadership role.
Good knowledge of systematic work environment management.
Driver's license for manual transmission vehicles.
Swedish – ability to communicate fluently in speech and writing.
Ability to handle digital tools and the Office suite.

It is an advantage if you have:

Education in behavioral science or social pedagogy.
Work experience guiding individuals with little or no work experience or individuals with disabilities.
Experience leading individuals with low language proficiency in Swedish.

We are looking for someone who has a respectful and inclusive approach towards everyone. You have a good ability to build relationships and easily create trust with those you meet. Good communicative and pedagogical skills are important for success in this role. You see collaboration as a key factor for success. You are proactive, flexible, attentive, and innovative. We also see that you are customer- and service-oriented.

About the Workplace

At Sweden's largest employment and social administration, 2800 employees work every day to strengthen Malmö residents. Together with the residents of Malmö, we want to increase opportunities for self-sufficiency, reduce homelessness, contribute to ensuring that children and young people have good growing conditions, and ensure that newcomers have good opportunities. It is an important and enjoyable job, but far from easy. Apply for a job with us, you will make a difference.

The operations of Malmö City are organized into 14 administrations. Our common mission is to create welfare and sustainable community development. Together with the residents of Malmö, we are developing an even better city to live, work, and be in; differences, life experiences, and talents make Malmö a smart city in the heart of Europe. The world's knowledge is here.

Read about Malmö City as an employer here malmo.se/jobb (http://malmo.se/jobb)

The Employment Market Department is an important player in Malmö's labor market. The department contributes to strengthening the job-seeking Malmö residents' opportunities for work and helps them become self-sufficient either on their own or with the help of another actor.

Information about the Position

Employment type: Permanent
Scope: Full-time
Number of positions: 1
Start date: March 16 or by agreement

Other

Please note that we in Malmö City have removed the personal letter from the application process and replaced it with selection questions, this for a more inclusive recruitment process and an efficient candidate experience for you applying for a job with us. Your answers will be an important part of our selection process.

For the interview, please consider two references you could provide, preferably former supervisors. Before employment, you will need to present a valid ID (national ID card or passport) and relevant diploma.

Malmö City strives for employees to represent the diversity that exists in our city. We therefore welcome applicants who can contribute to us as an employer meeting the needs of Malmö residents.