Kitchen Manager for Ekliden – Blekinge's Largest Employer

In Karlskrona, our ambitions are high and we are passionate about developing the modern city by the sea. We are now looking for you who want to make a difference. Welcome to Blekinge's largest employer, where you have great opportunities for professional development.

1 position(s).

RESPONSIBILITIES

In January 2027, we plan to move into our newly built elderly care kitchen, Ekliden. The kitchen will be our largest production kitchen with a larger workforce delivering delicious and well-prepared meals to the elderly care sector. The operation will feature two kitchen managers working in close collaboration to create favorable conditions for visible leadership, stable operations, and continued development.

As a kitchen manager, you are responsible for the preparation, cooking, and serving of delicious, safe, and nutritious meals with environmental considerations in mind. You will work with special diets, bread baking, participate in menu planning and purchasing, be open to preparing new dishes, and handle the daily management of both dishwashing and cleaning of the kitchen and dining hall.

Other important tasks include placing orders and leading the kitchen staff. You will handle administrative duties such as self-control checks, invoicing, statistical reporting, approving staff leave and overtime, and certifying invoices. You are responsible for local meetings at the workplace, such as briefings with staff and food councils with the elderly care service.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Chef training in large-scale kitchens/restaurants or equivalent experience valued by the employer.
• Extensive knowledge/passion for cooking, food quality, environmental awareness, and guest focus.
• Extensive knowledge and understanding of allergies.
• Experience in leadership/management.
• Skilled in communicating and inspiring employees.
• Passionate interest in cooking from scratch.
• Motivation to implement improvements combined with a strong service mindset where the guest is the focus.
• Experience with self-control programs (HACCP).

We are looking for someone who independently seeks out new challenges, gets things done, and initiates activities and projects.

We are looking for someone who thrives in a team environment and strives for common goals. It is natural for you to compromise and share information and knowledge.

We are looking for someone who is service-oriented. You show genuine interest in customers and their questions and problems.

EMPLOYMENT DETAILS

Employment Type: Permanent.
Duration: Permanent, start date: 2027-01-01.
Working Hours: Daytime.

As an employee in Karlskrona Municipality, you enjoy several benefits. These include extra vacation days when you reach a certain age, a wellness allowance, the opportunity to swim for free in one of the municipality's swimming pools, and an excellent occupational pension agreement.