About this role
We are delighted that you are interested in working with us! Like us, you likely value a job that truly matters. Here at Kalmar Municipality, we work together to continuously improve Kalmar for everyone who lives, runs businesses, or visits our beautiful community. The Technology and Property Management Department provides internal services so that our colleagues in other sectors can focus on their core activities. We are responsible for the operation and development of public land and issue permits so that the municipal group and the business community can conduct their operations. We also ensure that children, students, and care recipients receive healthy and nutritious meals, and that the municipality's facilities are well-maintained and suitable for their intended purposes.
The work we do directly impacts people's daily lives. Every day, all year round. We create the conditions for a beautiful, safe, and sustainable Kalmar.
Our food service is divided into two areas: School Meals and Care Meals.
School Meals encompasses five geographical areas and is responsible for cooking for the municipality's preschools and primary schools. Currently, there are about 35 production kitchens and over 40 serving kitchens.
Care Meals primarily prepares food for residential units within the care administration, food distribution to individuals in regular housing, and parts of the social administration's daily activities. Care Meals also operates restaurants open to the public.
In addition, the food service offers internal catering and has a shared pool of substitutes. Our goal is to prepare the best food in Sweden for our customers.
We are now seeking several dedicated chefs who are passionate about cooking and service and who want to be inspiring role models in the kitchen.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
The role of a chef involves managing all kitchen-related tasks such as cooking, vegetable preparation, self-monitoring, ordering/receiving goods, dishwashing, and cleaning.
QUALIFICATIONS
We are looking for someone with several years of experience in the culinary profession and at least a three-year vocational education in restaurant and catering or equivalent training deemed relevant by the employer. Knowledge of special diets is an advantage, and having a B driver's license is beneficial.
Since the role also includes administrative tasks, you need to have good computer skills and proficiency in the Swedish language, both spoken and written.
You are a person who combines a sense of service with problem-solving abilities and sees customer interactions as a natural part of the job. You strive to create effective solutions that benefit both the organization and your own development. In the role of chef, you are confident in taking initiative, leading colleagues, and inspiring through a coaching and inclusive approach. You enjoy working both independently and as part of a team.
In addition to your experience and knowledge in cooking, we place great importance on personal suitability.
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Kalmar Municipality verifies identity and work permits before hiring anyone. This means that you, as an applicant, need to present identification. If applicable, you may also need to show your residence and work permits.
As a permanent employee of Kalmar Municipality, you will be assigned to your workplace and are expected to contribute your work during heightened readiness.
Certain positions within Kalmar Municipality are classified for security purposes, meaning that a security assessment according to the Security Protection Act may be conducted prior to a hiring decision.