Meal Developer for the Care and Social Services Administration

Are you passionate about development work and have a passion for nutrition and meal science? Then you might be the person we are looking for in the role of Meal Development Specialist for the Care and Social Services Administration in Östersund Municipality. As a Meal Development Specialist, you will work independently and creatively to develop meal situations for our citizens, focusing on food's nutritional content, presentation, and the social interaction associated with meals. Your task is to promote a positive meal environment and situation for the citizens we serve. You will be based at our office on Österäng (Rådhusgatan 72) in central Östersund. The position is 100% and a probationary period may be applied. Working hours are daytime, Monday to Friday, with start date on January 1, 2026, or by agreement. Your New Job Home Care and Special Housing is one of two sectors within the Care and Social Services Administration in Östersund Municipality. The sector includes four operational tracks: Central Home Care, Southern Special Housing/Home Care, Northern Special Housing/Home Care, and Rehabilitation, Health, and Medical Care. You will work across all operations, initially focusing on full-time care services such as our special housing, short-term accommodations, and respite care. As a Meal Development Specialist, you will belong to the Unit for Meeting Places and Family Support. In the role of Meal Development Specialist, you will work to promote a positive and pleasant meal environment for citizens in our operations, focusing on increasing well-being and quality of life for older people. You will collaborate with various units and stakeholders to ensure that meals not only meet the nutritional needs of our citizens but also create a social and stimulating experience. This may involve collaboration with meal services, dementia teams, activity coordinators, dietitians, and development specialists. It may also involve supporting work teams at different units. You will drive development work and implement new approaches and routines to improve the meal environment and support ensuring that units work according to the National Food Agency's meal model. Additionally, you will be responsible for developing and implementing skills development for operational staff regarding the importance of food and meals. The role includes participating in unit resident councils and family meetings to gather feedback and continuously improve the meal environment based on citizens' needs and wishes. Your Competence Requirements • Relevant educational background: Food Economist, Nutrition Science degree, Dietitian, Food and Meal Science degree, or other post-secondary education deemed relevant by the employer • Class B driver's license Merits • Work experience in elderly care • Experience in driving development work • Experience in similar roles We Are Seeking We are seeking someone who is creative, initiative-taking, and structured. You have a good ability to generate new ideas and are self-driven in setting goals and planning to achieve them in an organized manner. At the same time, you are aware of the goals and quality standards required in the Meal Development Specialist role. As a person, you easily collaborate with others and establish and maintain new contacts. You are clear in your communication and take responsibility for ensuring that all involved understand what you communicate. The role also requires a good ability to remind and follow up on efforts in a structured way. Great importance will be placed on personal suitability. Welcome with your application! Recruitment Process Interviews may be conducted on an ongoing basis. We want you to attach your CV and cover letter to your application. Certificates/credentials do not need to be sent initially. We will request these if an interview becomes relevant. Östersund Municipality has considered advertising channels before advertising and therefore requests no calls from recruitment firms or ad salespeople. What We Offer Östersund Municipality offers benefits such as paid vacation from the first year of employment, vacation exchange, wellness allowance or wellness hour. Through our benefits portal, you can access independent pension advice and numerous discounts and offers. You can also receive quick and professional support from various specialists, such as psychologists, lawyers, and economists, through the Personnel Support service. You can read more about our benefits on our website. About the Care and Social Services Administration Working with heart in our Care and Social Services Administration means contributing to creating simpler, richer, and safer lives for Östersund residents. We work with people of all ages and strive to always make a difference in everyday life. That matters. For real.