The meal service in the Municipality of Umeå includes the preparation and serving of lunches in preschools, elementary schools, and high schools, as well as in restaurants and at several facilities providing elder care. Our mission is to provide excellent service and nutritious, healthy meals for our diners and, together with school and care staff, to foster an understanding of the importance of food for good health and well-being. Through public meal services, we contribute to public health and sustainable development.

Dragonskolan is one of Sweden’s largest high schools. More than 2,200 high school students gather here every day in central facilities. The school offers Umeå’s widest range of programs and provides high-quality education in a wide variety of fields.

We are now looking for a chef!

Your Responsibilities

• Be responsible for leading and planning the work in the kitchen and school restaurant to ensure it operates satisfactorily, in accordance with the municipality’s goals, operational plan, meal concept, and policy documents.
• Use resources with a strong focus on cost efficiency and actively work to balance the unit’s budget.
• Prepare safe, nutritious, high-quality food.
• Order food and supplies in accordance with current contracts.
• Work with a service-oriented approach and treat those we serve with respect.
• Take responsibility for the shared work environment.

Other duties that may arise by mutual agreement include the authority to post invoices according to a list, hire temporary staff for a specific period, and follow self-inspection procedures.

Heavy lifting is required at the workplace.

About You

We are looking for someone with formal chef training or work experience deemed equivalent. We also expect you to have experience working as a chef in a commercial kitchen. You also have a good command of spoken and written Swedish.

In your work, you are eager to take responsibility and take the initiative to suggest improvements. Naturally, you have a genuine interest in food. You possess strong communication skills, as the role involves collaborating with colleagues, children, and school teachers. Great emphasis is placed on personal suitability.

In accordance with the Act on Suitability Checks, an extract from the police criminal records must be presented upon hiring, as the position is located at a school.

We look forward to receiving your application!

About Umeå Municipality

Umeå Municipality is the region’s largest employer, with over 13,000 valued employees. Our organization is divided into nine administrative departments, and together we work to ensure that Umeå grows thoughtfully. Our core values are based on a citizen-centered approach, transparency, trust, and continuous improvement. With us, you’ll work on missions that are vital to society, helping to ensure that Umeå remains a safe, secure, and enjoyable place to live.

Umeå is northern Sweden’s largest city, offering a rich variety of experiences and opportunities. We’re a city of associations and culture that offers a richer life even outside of work. Here, you can learn what it’s like to live in Umeå: Moving to Umeå Municipality

Our team is growing, so maybe we’re looking for you? Do you want more, too? We offer fair working conditions, great benefits, and excellent opportunities for lifelong learning, as well as jobs that are important to everyone who lives and works here. We look forward to hearing from you.