About this role
With the forests of Bergslagen to the north, Lake Mälaren to the south, and a rich cultural heritage that includes a long industrial history, a royal castle, and a unique cultural environment around the Strömsholm Canal, Hallstahammar Municipality is a place that attracts both visitors and new residents. We are a growing municipality with 16,600 inhabitants in a dynamic region close to both nature and urban life. We have one of the best business climates in the county and deliver high-quality welfare services.
Our vision is to be a municipality where everything is simple and close, where innovation and creativity are a given. Naturally, we show responsibility and engagement to create a better society and environment for future generations. In short, whether you live here, run a business, work in the municipality, or are just visiting, you will find a good life near the big city in Hallstahammar Municipality.
**JOB DESCRIPTION**
As a Cook, you will be part of a meal service operation consisting of 15 production kitchens and approximately 40 employees. In Hallstahammar Municipality, we aim to prepare food from scratch and use as few pre-prepared products as possible. The meals are planned and prepared by chefs and meal assistants on-site in the kitchens of the preschools and schools.
**Key Responsibilities**
We offer you a stimulating and developing job in a workplace where you can contribute your joy of work and engagement.
In Hallstahammar Municipality, we operate based on our values, putting the "Customer at the Center," which means that we start from the individual needs and wishes of the customer. Our point of departure is to create the best possible interaction with each customer through a professional approach and good hospitality. Therefore, it is important that you have a strong sense of service!
As a cook, you are expected to take responsibility for the following tasks:
- Economic responsibility for purchasing food
- Planning menus and preparing meals together with the meal assistant
- Leading colleagues in the kitchen
- Being responsible for parts of the self-regulation
- Participating in meal councils
- Collaborating with educators and other services
**Qualifications**
We are looking for a trained chef who feels great joy and pride in the profession. You focus on teamwork and know that it is together with your colleagues that you can deliver the best results. You are creative in your cooking with a focus on traditional Swedish cuisine.
You have experience working as a chef with the preparation of traditional dishes and have experience in menu planning and ordering food, all with an economic awareness.
You are fluent in Swedish, both spoken and written. You have good computer skills and use a computer as a work tool, as well as proficiency in the Office Suite and some form of web-based meal program.
You are service-oriented with a strong focus on children and recognize the importance of collaborating with colleagues and educators. You are flexible and solution-focused to meet daily challenges.
We place great emphasis on personal suitability. You are a structured person who follows routines and working methods in accordance with applicable legislation.
**Employment Details**
Employment Type: Permanent
Extent: Full-time
Start Date: By agreement
**QUALIFICATIONS**
Chef training
Good ability to collaborate
**ADDITIONAL INFORMATION**
Hallstahammar Municipality is part of a Finnish administrative area, and we welcome applicants with knowledge of Finnish, both spoken and written.
We kindly but firmly decline all offers of recruitment and advertising assistance.