Vacant job

We are now looking for shift leaders with an interest in cooking and service for our three summer camps in Värmland, who have previous experience in leadership and want to further develop in this area. 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 manner, and you thrive in an environment where children and young people make up the majority of our guests.

Working at a summer camp means that during the summer, you will live at your workplace, at the summer camp in Värmland. 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 camp activities at several locations for children and young people aged 9-16, focusing on adventure and outdoor pedagogical activities. The cornerstones of Utepedagogik Sverige AB's educational summer camp operations are safety, quality, security, and community, as well as having trained adults with a broad competence serving as good role models. Our guiding principle is that "at our summer camps, you should feel safe to be whoever you want".

Job Responsibilities

As a shift leader, you are the right hand of the kitchen manager and help lead the staff. You delegate tasks with ease and handle both calm and stressful situations. You are socially competent and create good relationships with your colleagues, motivating and inspiring them to continue developing.

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 washing dishes. Together with a team of 6-7 people, you will be responsible for delivering breakfast, lunch, and dinner in our communal dining room to camp participants and camp leaders at our three summer camps. Additionally, you will also receive deliveries, ensure that the 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 must also adhere to quality and hygiene standards and be able to engage with camp participants in a pedagogical and inspiring manner, as we want participants to discover the different aspects of cooking and possibly spark an understanding and future interest.

Desirable Experience

· Experience in leadership

· Experience working in a kitchen/café

· Experience working with children

· Experience in summer camp or camp activities

· Experience in service professions

· Advantageous if you have knowledge and previous experience with special diets

· Advantageous if you have skills in 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 desire 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 full-time. You must be able to attend our training days on-site at the summer camp in Värmland from May 1 - May 4, and June 6 - 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 - August 18.

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