Job Advertisement: Chef in Avesta

There is something special about Avesta! Here, you will find not only Dala horses and roaring rapids but also will and courage, action and faith in the future. It is the strength of the people that makes Avesta unique. Together, we are building the future of Avesta – do you want to be a part of it?

In Avesta, we invest a lot in meals and prepare them from scratch using high-quality ingredients. Our guiding principles are to cook delicious and healthy food of high and safe quality. Within Avesta municipality's operations, meals are served to guests of different ages and needs, including preschool children, school students, and the elderly. All guests are offered good, well-prepared, safe, and healthy food. It is of high quality and is prepared from scratch as much as possible without unnecessary additives.

Do you want to work in the municipality with an important task - to provide our children and elderly with good and nutritious meals? We are looking for someone who wants to work as a chef and be involved in providing our children and elderly with safe and tasty meals!

Job Responsibilities

As a chef with us, you will work in municipal kitchens where food is prepared from scratch with a focus on quality, taste, and nutrition. Together with colleagues, you will plan, prepare, and cook meals that are served in our operations, aiming to create positive and appreciated dining experiences every day. The work also includes handling special diets, self-control, and a responsible approach to ingredients and finances. We work in kitchens with well-functioning routines and equipment that support both quality and a good working environment.

Qualifications

You who are applying should have completed a hotel and restaurant program or have other education/experience that the employer deems equivalent. You should have good knowledge of traditional cooking, knowledge of special diets, self-control, and an economic mindset regarding large-scale catering. You should be open to new cooking methods with modern equipment. Of course, you have a genuine interest in food and cooking and enjoy working in a team. With a positive engagement, you contribute to a good working environment. Great emphasis will be placed on personal suitability.

As a person, you are structured, self-driven, have good collaboration skills, and a service-oriented approach, especially in contact with children and students. We would like you to be flexible, responsible, and able to plan your work. You thrive in an environment where quality, customer, and development are central parts and where meals are seen as an important part of the day. For this position, it is required that you have basic computer skills and that you master the Swedish language in both speech and writing.