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Are you service-oriented and creative with experience working as a cook? Do you want to create memorable dining experiences for our guests? Then you might be the person we are looking for at the Meals Unit!

About Us

The Meals Organization has been part of the Child and Education Administration in Solna Municipality since July 1, 2025. The organization was established following a decision that all food production for Solna's preschools, primary schools, and upper secondary schools should be prepared in-house. It is a central meals organization consisting of 33 units and approximately 70 employees.

The goal of the new meals organization is to ensure high and equal quality meals for all children and students in Solna's municipal preschools and schools, as well as to serve as a source of inspiration for curiosity and learning about food and sustainability. Meals are an important part of the day in preschool and school, with approximately 7,000 lunches served daily in Solna's municipal operations. In addition, breakfast and snacks are provided in preschools and after-school centers.

What We Offer

• Secure employment with good working conditions and individual salary setting
• Great collegial collaboration and knowledge sharing
• Internal training opportunities
• Wellness allowance and other benefits

What Does the Job Entail?

As a cook, you help spark children's interest in flavors and ingredients, creating joy and well-being around food. Meals are an important part of the day, and your work contributes to lifelong positive values regarding food, environment, and health.

Your key task is to prepare delicious and nutritious meals, as well as individualized dietary options. You will follow the guidelines of the Swedish Food Agency and Solna Municipality and work to reduce food waste. In your role, you see the big picture of the operation, where meeting our guests is a natural part of daily work. You will also spend time monitoring trends, updates, and new findings in public meals as well as in the private sector.

Together with your colleagues, you ensure that all guests, including those with allergies and special dietary needs, receive the food they need, while also exceeding their expectations. You care about the environment and enjoy working with organic products.

Who Are We Looking For?

We are looking for someone who has:

• A completed 3-year (or older 2-year) upper secondary education in Restaurant and Food Program, or post-secondary education as a cook deemed equivalent.
• Several years of experience in cooking in preschool kitchens and/or large-scale kitchens and/or lunch restaurants.
• Knowledge of nutrition science, special diets, and self-control procedures.
• Good proficiency in Swedish, both spoken and written.
• Good familiarity with IT tools.

As a cook, you have daily contact with children and staff. Therefore, it is important that you have an interest not only in food, environment, and health, but also in children and the pedagogical activities being conducted. As a person, you are creative, responsible, and self-motivated, and you always strive to deliver high quality in your work. You have good teamwork skills and a service mindset. In the role of a cook, it is important that you work in an organized and structured manner to achieve the organization's goals and attain good results.

More Information and Application

This is a permanent position at 75% with a start date to be agreed upon. For questions, contact Head of Meals Susanne Rådberg Persson at [email protected].

We will conduct ongoing interviews with suitable candidates, and the start date will be agreed upon. A probationary period may be applied.

We welcome you to submit your application with a CV by June 11, 2026. For this recruitment, you apply without a cover letter. When you apply, you will be asked to answer questions relevant to the position. We only accept applications through our recruitment system.

NOTE! According to the School Act, an extract from the police record of criminal convictions is required before employment in preschools, schools, and school-age childcare.

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For the union contact person for the position, see www.solna.se/jobba-hos-oss/fackliga-kontaktpersoner (http://www.solna.se/jobba-hos-oss/fackliga-kontaktpersoner)