Vacant job

Vittra Schools is one of Sweden's leading independent school companies, with 24 preschools and primary schools across the country. Together, we are responsible for approximately 8,000 children and students and employ around 1,000 staff members. We started our first school in 1993 and have been part of AcadeMedia, the largest education company in the Nordics, since 2008. Vittra is a socially engaged preschool and primary school where children and students learn about themselves and the world. Here, we shape aware children and students who are given the right tools and knowledge to create a better and more sustainable society. We achieve this through our unique pedagogical approach based on three pillars: conscious learning, courageous culture, and clear structure.

Vittra Rösjötorp International is a bilingual school and preschool where English and Swedish permeate the entire day. Approximately 200 children and students attend up to grade 6. Here, you will encounter a business with strong engagement, high quality, and plenty of joy. You will work in an stimulating and secure environment with close pedagogical relationships between adults and children. We have high expectations of ourselves and our collaborative work, which is based on collegial learning and the individual needs of the student. Together, we build a secure and challenging environment where everyone develops according to their own prerequisites, both students and adults.

As the Head Chef at Vittra Rösjötorp International, you lead the creation of attractive, varied, and healthy meals and accompaniments based on the season and in accordance with our central meal policy. The role includes salad preparation, service, and replenishment in the dining hall, as well as purchasing, planning, and handling of special diets. We value order and structure and are looking for like-minded individuals.

Responsibilities

Together with the kitchen assistant, you create the best conditions for serving a delightful school meal. You are responsible for ensuring the quality of the offerings and service, working together with your colleague and the school's deputy principal. We are looking for someone who values collaboration both within the kitchen team and with the school's staff, all for the benefit of our children and students.

Tasks

You are passionate about cooking, highly engaged, and want to make a difference by serving meals that provide energy, joy, and well-being.

• Plan and prepare delicious, nutritious, and varied meals for the preschool and school children and students.
• Inspire healthy eating habits through well-prepared and flavorful food.
• Responsible for menu planning with a focus on quality, sustainability, and seasonal ingredients.
• Create a pleasant and well-organized kitchen environment where quality and service are central.
• Handle orders and contribute to efficient and economical kitchen operations.
• Ensure good food hygiene and follow current procedures and guidelines.
• Be a positive and integral part of the operation, where meals become a cherished part of the day for our children and students.

Qualifications

You are a trained chef with at least a couple of years of experience from a restaurant or large-scale kitchen.

We are looking for someone who:

• Enjoys working with children and contributing to good eating habits.
• Has previous experience with budget responsibility within a kitchen.
• Is responsible and punctual.
• Collaborates easily.
• Has an interest in green cooking/sustainability.
• Has knowledge of special diets, food hygiene, and self-control.

To succeed, you are well-organized, accommodating, and team-oriented. You have a great passion for the profession and a burning interest in contributing to a world-class school restaurant!

Other

The position is full-time (100%) and scheduled during daytime hours, Monday–Friday. It is a permanent position with 25 days of vacation. We apply a 6-month probationary period.

Apply

The start date for the position is August 31, 2026, or as agreed. You are warmly welcome to submit your application via our recruitment system; the link can be found on this page.

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