Welcome to the land of islands and lakes!

Here in Oskarshamn, you can experience the tranquility of warmth and safety and find your energy in the closeness and community. We are proud to be the country's fourth richest municipality in terms of islands, with over 6,000 islands in our archipelago and in our 500 lakes. Whether you are looking for relaxation or adventure, Oskarshamn has something to offer. With the sea as a backdrop and the scent of pine around the corner, it is easy to fall in love and settle down.

In Oskarshamn, you can grow and develop. With large employers in industry and technology, driven entrepreneurs, and small business owners, Oskarshamn offers a thriving economy and exciting opportunities. The proximity between countryside, city, sea, and forest provides all the conditions to live safely and comfortably, with time to pursue passions and dreams. Welcome to anchor in the municipality of Oskarshamn.

The catering department is one of five departments within the Technical Office. The catering team has about 70 employees, and every day the kitchens prepare approximately 4,500 meals for preschools, schools, and elderly care. We have a constant strive for homemade food with high-quality ingredients. Our meals should be delicious, safe, nutritious, and meet the needs of our diners. We are now looking for someone who wants to work as a chef in the pool until the end of September 2026, with a possible extension.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

We are now looking for a chef for our pool within the catering unit, where you will have the opportunity to develop alongside other competent colleagues!

The tasks as a chef at our service houses, preschools, and schools consist of planning, purchasing ingredients, preparation, cooking, and serving food. The role also includes organizing and ensuring that stock and equipment are in good condition.

As a chef in the catering department, you are responsible for achieving the highest possible efficiency in the kitchen, as well as generously contributing your knowledge for the common development of the entire department. Here, food is prepared with care!

The working hours are during the day with weekend work every third weekend. There will be movement to different geographical locations within the municipality, so a B driver's license and access to your own car are required for work in our outer areas.

QUALIFICATIONS

We are looking for someone who is a trained chef. It is an advantage if you have training in HACCP, special diets, self-control, and/or experience in restaurant and large-scale cooking. It is essential that you are knowledgeable about nutrition, food hygiene, and the guidelines of the Food Agency.

As a person, we are looking for flexibility that allows you to quickly adapt to new routines and a driven individual with good collaboration skills. We also see that you are structured, quality-conscious, and deliver with a service-oriented approach. You should be able to express yourself well in Swedish, both verbally and in writing, and have good computer skills.

Recruitment is ongoing, so please submit your application today!

OTHER

To ensure the quality of the recruitment process and enable good communication with our applicants, we ask you to apply via the application link and not via email or paper format. We have a smoke-free working environment. We kindly decline offers of advertising and recruitment assistance in connection with this position. Please read more at oskarshamn.com (https://oskarshamn.com/). Feel free to check out our lovely film about our city: film about Oskarshamn (https://youtu.be/_T9Cy0C-H_o).