Meal Developer for Parental Leave Substitute in Östersund Municipality

We are looking for a meal developer for a parental leave substitute in Östersund Municipality. This position is suitable for you who want to take responsibility in a structured development assignment and who thrives in an organization where teamwork, sharing of expertise, and mutual support are valued. The position is planned to start on June 1, 2026, and is intended to last for 8 months with a possible extension.

About the Assignment and Organization

The meal service in Östersund Municipality operates within a unified meal development organization with clear goals, common priorities, and a focused working method. The development work is based on follow-up, dialogue, and collaboration with the operations, where knowledge and experiences are utilized.

You will work alongside a meal development colleague and in close collaboration with managers, chefs, and support functions. The assignment encompasses preschool, school, high school, and elderly care. Responsibilities and development issues are shared within the team, providing both continuity and support in the work.

Job Responsibilities

As a meal developer, you have a central responsibility for developing, following up, and ensuring the quality of meals within the sector. The work is varied and combines operational work with analysis and development at a strategic level.

The assignment includes:

• Collaborating with chefs and operations to develop sustainable and appropriate menus.
• Monitoring and working towards a balanced food budget.
• Driving development work related to quality, customer satisfaction, and environmental goals.
• Contributing to communication regarding meal work, both internally and externally.
• Working with food procurement and contracts alongside your meal development colleague.
• Ensuring and following up on self-control related to meal operations.

You will plan, support, and follow up on the practical work in the operations and also participate in strategic work at the sector and municipal levels. The work involves analysis, coordination, meetings, and regular operational visits.

The recruitment process may include both interviews and practical tests to create a good mutual understanding of the assignment.

Location: Östersund.

We Offer

• A meaningful assignment within a socially important operation, where meals contribute to health, quality of life, and a functioning everyday life for many people.
• Work in an organization with clear direction, common goals, and established working methods.
• Close and professional collaboration with your meal development colleague, managers, and support functions.
• The opportunity to influence working methods, priorities, and development directions within assigned tasks.
• A working environment characterized by collaboration, accountability, and a desire to develop.

The role requires independence and good judgment. You have the mandate to drive development issues but do so in close collaboration with your meal development colleague, managers, and other functions in the sector.

Qualifications

Requirements:

• Relevant education, such as a nutritionist, dietitian, food science, or other education deemed equivalent by the employer.
• Good knowledge of special diets.
• Driver's license (B).
• Good command of the Swedish language, both spoken and written.
• Experience working in digital environments.

Desirable:

• Experience in development and change work.
• Communication skills.
• Procurement and/or self-control.

Personal Attributes

You are self-driven, structured, development-oriented, and take responsibility for your assignment. You contribute to good collaboration, are clear, and can engage in dialogue and make professional judgments. You enjoy variation in your work and switching between strategic issues and operational tasks.

We place great emphasis on personal suitability.

Recruitment Process

Interviews may be conducted on an ongoing basis. We ask that you attach your CV and cover letter to your application. Transcripts/certificates do not need to be sent with your application; we will request them if an interview is scheduled.

Östersund Municipality has considered the choice of advertising channels before posting this advertisement and therefore requests no calls from recruitment agencies or advertisement sellers.

What Do We Offer?

Östersund Municipality offers benefits such as paid vacation from the first year of employment, vacation exchange, wellness grants, or wellness hours. Through our benefits portal, you can access independent pension advice and a variety of discounts and offers. You can also receive quick and professional support from various specialists, such as psychologists, lawyers, and economists, through the Employee Support service. You can read more about our benefits on our website: Östersund Municipality Benefits (https://www.ostersund.se/naringsliv-och-arbete/jobba-hos-oss/sa-har-jobbar-vi/lon-och-formaner.html).

About the Technical Administration

Join us in building important community functions for both our citizens and the municipality's operations. Our activities are very broad. We work with everything from park maintenance, waste management, recycling, and property maintenance to snow removal, land and construction work, water purification, meal preparation, cleaning, and sanitation.