Welcome to Lund – right in the heart of Skåne’s culinary hub, a place where food and learning meet every day.
The preschool Utforskarna is a facility for 150 children located in the Linero area just outside Lund. At the preschool, we focus on movement and sustainability, which is closely linked to the work done in the kitchen and what we eat, as well as building resilient children who can thrive throughout their day at preschool. The kitchen is new and equipped with a well-designed array of appliances, offering excellent conditions for creating meals that align with our vision. We are looking for someone who enjoys interacting with children at the preschool and considers the educational meal to be a natural part of their workday.
In our kitchen, we work as a team currently consisting of three individuals, assisting each other with tasks based on our service to the reception kitchens and our own operations. The main responsibilities in the kitchen include planning, purchasing, preparation, refinement, and ensuring a smooth and efficient service during delivery and serving. We bake our own bread on-site, so strong knowledge in this area is an advantage. We prepare most items from scratch and aim to offer a selection that suits everyone.
We are seeking a passionate, creative, and enthusiastic kitchen manager who will build, inspire, and lead a team with a strong focus on service and teamwork.
As the kitchen manager at Utforskarna in Lund, you will be responsible for creating sustainable dishes and menus based on the seasons, according to central meal guidelines. The role includes responsibilities such as purchasing, quality control, economic calculations for all dishes, waste management, and staff leadership. You will also be responsible for ensuring compliance with laws and developing routines in production and staffing, closely coordinating with the principal, who holds ultimate responsibility as there is no direct personnel management involved in this role.
The position includes travel within Sweden and participation in developmental forums with other kitchen managers within Academedia.
Qualifications
You are a trained chef with at least 5 years of experience in a leadership role in a restaurant or large kitchen.
Additionally, you are an organized and natural leader who oversees the kitchen operations, both operationally and financially, with a focus on quality.
Other qualification requirements include:
• Being a good role model with the ability to motivate your most valuable resources – your employees.
• Strong knowledge of leadership and workplace environment issues. You can delegate work effectively and turn decisions into action.
• Proficient knowledge of the Office suite.
• Solid experience in nutritional calculation, production volumes, and cost estimation.
• You speak and write Swedish fluently.
• As a person, you have a genuine interest in food, drink, and people. You thrive in a leadership role and enjoy sharing your expertise.
• You are communicative and inclusive.
• Your excellent qualities in coaching leadership will foster a fantastic team that works in the same direction and towards the same goals.
You are flexible in your tasks and equally comfortable stirring pots as you are being present in the preschool’s departments. To succeed, you are innovative, well-organized, accommodating, and team-oriented. You have a strong passion for your profession and a burning interest in contributing to a world-class preschool kitchen!
This position is a permanent employment opportunity that begins with a 6-month probation period starting no earlier than January 7. We will start the selection process relatively soon, so please submit your application today. The appointment may occur before the application deadline. If you have any questions regarding the position, feel free to contact Principal Kajsa Nyström at 0739-883772 or
[email protected]
To learn more about the preschool, you can visit our website: https://pysslingen.se/utforskarna/
Criminal Record Check
Within the preschool sector, you are legally required (2000:873) to present a copy of your criminal record. You can obtain the order form at https://polisen.se/.