Nutrition Assistant

We are a well-oiled large kitchen that feeds up to 250 patients at Queen Ingrid's Hospital.

We are a workplace that is constantly evolving, so we need two more skilled nutrition assistants.

There is collaboration between the kitchen and the cafeteria to ensure daily operations.

The cafeteria serves the staff at DIH and has the option to purchase the day's meals.

About the position:

• We are looking for 2 nutrition assistants for a permanent position of 40 hours per week.
• There will be weekend work every other weekend.
• The working hours are between 07:00 - 15:00, with a closing shift from 08:00 - 16:00 about 3 times a month.
• There will be work on a certain number of holidays.

We are looking for you who:

• Is trained as a Nutrition Assistant.

We would like you to;

• Has in-depth knowledge of self-control and can use a computer.
• Has knowledge of various dietary forms and diets such as dysphagia.
• Can work independently, but also engage in a positive collaboration with colleagues.
• Is punctual and physically robust
• Is quality-conscious about the execution of your tasks.

About us:

• We are a workplace that, within the given framework, works to provide our patients with the best possible dining experience.
• We are a workplace where we focus on having a good working environment that is informal – but also serious.
• We are a workplace that is constantly evolving.
• The kitchen at Queen Ingrid's Hospital prepares meals daily for about 250 patients. Hot food is served for lunch and open-faced sandwiches for dinner.
• We strive for our food to reflect a seasonally focused approach to ingredients, so our daily menu includes Greenlandic provisions.
• We believe that nutrition is an important part of an admission process, and therefore we focus heavily on seasoning our food so that patients have a pleasant taste experience.

Application

Application with attached copy of relevant documents must be sent in PDF format via www.gjob.dk

Start date: March 1, 2026, or by agreement

Application deadline: January 23, 2026

Job interviews are held continuously.

Contact

Information about the position can be obtained from Kitchen Manager Heidi Sikemsen at phone: 344660 or by email: HESI@PEQQIK.GL

Housing

Housing is assigned according to the rules applicable in the Greenlandic Health Service at any given time.

Salary and employment

Salary and employment conditions, including the right to travel for joining and leaving and relocation of personal belongings, in accordance with the agreement/collective agreement in force at the time of commencement between the Government of Greenland and the relevant negotiating organization.

Citizenship

If you are not a Nordic citizen, please note that employment is conditional upon a valid residence and work permit. A residence and work permit can only be applied for upon agreed employment.

The Greenlandic Healthcare System – Breadth, Challenge, and Professional Pride

The Greenlandic healthcare system falls under the Department of Health and is organized into 5 regions, 8 clinical areas, the National Health Service, the Greenlandic Patient Home, and the operational area of the healthcare system.

If you are looking for professional challenges, are curious, and enjoy working broadly, then a job in the Greenlandic healthcare system is for you.

You can read more about the Greenlandic healthcare system at www.gjob.dk

In Greenland, there are plenty of opportunities to live an active leisure life. In the summer, hiking, whale watching, hunting, fishing, and sailing are obvious activities. Winter offers the northern lights and plenty of skiing, and if you live north of the Arctic Circle, you can go dog sledding. In the larger cities, there is a vibrant cultural life with sports clubs, art exhibitions, concerts, cafes, and restaurants. You can read more about the region where the job is located at www.peqqik.gl

See the organizational chart of the Greenlandic healthcare system.

Organizational chart of the Greenlandic Health Service

The Greenlandic healthcare system is a smoke-free workplace.

We only accept applications in PDF format, electronically, via Gjob.dk.

Applications sent by email will be deleted immediately for your safety.