Job Description:

We are looking for someone who wants to develop and lead the municipality’s communal kitchen and laundry services. We aim to meet future needs through innovative thinking, wise use of resources, and high professional standards. The position is part of the food service department within the health and social care division and is part of a management team consisting of three managers.The catering service provides dinner to approximately 300 people living at home and all meals to approximately 200 patients and residents at the care centers. The service consists of a central kitchen with centralized dinner production, a central laundry facility that handles all laundry for the institutions, and six kitchens at the care centers and the City Hall Café. The manager of the communal kitchen and laundry is responsible for personnel, finances, and operations, totaling 11 full-time equivalents.

Your main responsibilities:

• Lead and further develop the municipality’s communal kitchen and laundry services
• Manage staff with a focus on employee development, engagement, and a positive work environment
• Ensure high quality, efficient operations, and sustainable solutions
• Responsibility for finances, budgeting, HSE, and operational management
• Contribute to innovation and the development of future food service and laundry services
• Collaborate closely with other managers and professional teams within the municipality

We are looking for someone who:

• Is a confident and clear leader who fosters engagement and trust
• Has an interest in culinary arts, nutrition, food services, and sustainability
• Sees opportunities and is capable of driving development and improvement efforts
• Has strong organizational skills, the ability to prioritize, and a track record of delivering results
• Builds strong relationships and collaborates effectively with employees, service users, and partners

Qualifications:

• Relevant higher education in management, nutrition, food science, or equivalent
• Management experience and/or experience with personnel responsibility
• Experience in food production, commercial kitchens, institutional food service, or food care is desirable
• Expertise in financial management and budgeting
• A solid understanding of labor laws and collective bargaining agreements
• Strong digital skills and a good command of Norwegian
• A practical and technical understanding of production equipment would be an advantage

If you have strong culinary expertise and leadership potential but lack some of the formal qualifications, we still encourage you to apply.

We offer:

• A leadership position with opportunities to make an impact
• The opportunity to shape and develop the municipality’s meal and laundry services
• An inclusive work environment with skilled colleagues and leaders
• Opportunities for professional and personal development
• Salary to be negotiated
• Generous pension plans and membership in the company sports club
• A meaningful job that contributes to high-quality services for the municipality’s residents

Exceptions to public disclosure must be justified:

Gjøvik Municipality practices a policy of greater transparency, cf. the Public Administration Act § 11. This means that all applicants are listed on a public applicant list.

Special circumstances must exist to be granted an exemption, cf. the Public Administration Act § 25.

Applications must be submitted:

All applications must be submitted electronically via our application system.

We strive for a diverse work environment and encourage all qualified individuals to apply, regardless of gender, ethnic background, religion, disability, age, or sexual orientation.

Link to the application form: Apply here