Extra jobs in food service Type of Employment Part-time
Job position Catering assistant/school meal assistant
Work model On location
Application due date 7 March 2026
Are you the one? We are looking for extra staff for meal service
The mission of the Food Service is to serve good, healthy and customized meals with good service.
Through public meals, the Food Service contributes to good public health and sustainable development.
The service has several types of kitchens
Production kitchens, which deliver either chilled or hot food to reception/serving kitchens.
Preparation kitchens that only cook for their own school/preschool
Elderly care kitchens that deliver hot food to elderly care restaurants and chilled portioned food
Most of the activities consist of lunches, but breakfast and snacks are also prepared and served in many units. In elderly care units, dinners are also prepared, served and distributed.
We are looking for both chef and meal assistant substitutes who can go into all areas of the meal service at short notice to support when some of the regular staff are not available.
About you
Chef: We are looking for people with a chef's diploma. Experience of similar tasks is an advantage.
Meal assistant: We are looking for you who have a food technology education / catering or other comparable education is desirable. Experience of similar tasks is an advantage.
The work requires sufficient knowledge of Swedish in speech and writing to, among other things, be able to communicate with our customers as well as take part in instructions and document according to self-control.
For the position, it is an advantage if you have a B driving license and access to your own car.
In order to work in the school, an extract from the police's criminal record must be presented. You can order this on the police website. The extract from the register is valid for one year, so check that it is an up-to-date extract that you bring with you to the personal meeting.
If you are interested in working extra in food service, please apply by clicking on "Apply for the job" and fill in your application, and we will contact you for a personal meeting.
We would like you to attach a cover letter and CV.
Do you have any questions? Contact Måltidsservice on 090-16 17 66.
About Umeå municipality
Umeå municipality is the region's largest employer with over 13,000 brave employees. Our organization is divided into nine departments and together we work to make Umeå grow with care. Our values are based on citizen focus, openness, trust and continuous improvement. Together with us, you get to work in socially important assignments where you contribute to Umeå continuing to be safe, secure and fun.
Umeå is northern Sweden's largest city with a rich range of experiences and opportunities. We are a city of associations and culture that offers a richer Umeå life even outside work. Here you can find out what it is like to live in Umeå: https://www.umea.se/flytta
We will become more and therefore we are looking for you? Do you also want more? We offer fair conditions, good benefits and good development opportunities for lifelong learning, as well as jobs that are important to all those who live and work here. We look forward to hearing from you.