Vacant job

Nordrest operates the kitchen at IES Västerås, a school with 500 students in grades 4–9 that has been in operation since 2012.

About the role

We are looking for a cheerful personality with a touch of entrepreneurship and a great passion for food and flavors. You thrive in a fast-paced environment, value order and structure, and are eager to drive the business forward together with the rest of the team at IES Västerås. In dialogue with our guests, we expect you to engage and be creative regarding food waste and plant-based alternatives.

You will have your own group of guaranteed friendly cooks and kitchen assistants at your disposal.

A typical day may include:

• Planning menus and bookings.
• Producing the daily lunch together with your colleagues.
• Purchasing food supplies.
• Inventory management.
• Responsibility for self-control programs regarding food hygiene.
• Guest contact.

Together on the unit, you are responsible for ensuring we follow the company's routines, policies, and legal requirements.

What colleagues say about Nordrest

"At our place, everyone works together as a team towards a common goal: to deliver good food with really good service. At the same time, we always have fun and laugh a lot!"

More things that make life extra nice at Nordrest

• Collective agreement with occupational pension, contractual insurances, and wellness benefits.
• Opportunity to participate in sports events.
• Large kick-off event for everyone every year.
• Opportunities for competence development.
• Short decision-making paths and great opportunities for personal initiative.

Who is the multi-talented individual we are looking for?

We believe you are a food creator with five to ten years of experience leading and developing staff in restaurant kitchens. As a person, you are driven, have a strong customer focus, and a positive attitude. You have a nearly magical ability to see opportunities and find various types of solutions.

Does it sound like you? Great! If you also meet the following criteria, we really must grab a coffee:

• At least three years of work experience as a head chef.
• Previous experience in a supervisory role.
• Previous experience with menu planning and administrative tasks.
• Knowledge of the Office package.
• Good knowledge of Swedish and English.
• A solid interest in, and preferably knowledge of, sustainability work, as the restaurant is both environmentally and quality certified according to ISO 9001 and ISO 14001.

About Nordrest

Nordrest is the rising star in the Swedish restaurant industry. We are a dedicated restaurant company working with restaurants, catering assignments, schools, and care facilities.

Feel like you're already part of the team? We look forward to your application!

Employment type: Permanent, with a 6-month probation period.

Hours: Full-time.

Working hours: Daytime, Monday–Friday.

Application: Send your application as soon as possible but no later than insert date. Applications are processed on an ongoing basis, and the position may be filled earlier.

Salary: According to agreement.

Collective agreement: Unionen.