Kitchen Assistant

The Municipality of Sermersooq is seeking a skilled and dedicated kitchen assistant for Utoqqaat Illuat.

Utoqqaat Illuat is a nursing home in Nuuk focused on creating a safe and dignified everyday life for elderly citizens, where food plays a central role in well-being and quality of life. The kitchen serves both Utoqqaat Illuat and Ippiarsuk and has an important function in the daily operations.

The position is a full-time position reporting to the kitchen manager.

The content of the position:

We are looking for a kitchen assistant – preferably experienced – to join the daily kitchen work and handle a number of tasks including:

• Preparation of vegetables, fruit, and other raw materials
• Easy preparation and serving according to instructions
• Assist in the production of hot and cold dishes
• Spreading of bread and light meals
• Dishwashing and cleaning of kitchen areas
• Compliance with applicable hygiene requirements and self-control
• Table setting, serving, and clearing away
• Packing food for the departments
• Receiving and handling of goods
• Ad hoc tasks

The tasks are carried out in close collaboration with the kitchen manager and other kitchen staff, as well as the nursing staff in the departments.

Expectations for applicants:

• No formal education is required.
• Education in kitchen, nutrition, or food hygiene is an advantage.
• Experience from institutional kitchens is an advantage.
• Knowledge of basic hygiene rules (HACCP) is desirable.

We also emphasize:

• Is stable, punctual, and flexible
• Can work independently after instruction.
• Has good collaboration skills and a positive attitude
• Can maintain an overview – even in busy periods
• Is service-minded and contributes to a good atmosphere in the kitchen.
• Being bilingual in Greenlandic and Danish is an advantage, but not a requirement.

We offer:

A meaningful job where you make a difference in the daily lives of elderly citizens, good collegial cooperation, as well as a workplace focused on respect, well-being, and quality.

Criminal record:

This position is subject to the law requiring the collection of criminal records. According to the law, employment can only begin once the municipality has received a criminal record. We would therefore like to point out that the start date can only be agreed upon once the municipality has received the criminal record from the Police.

Salary and employment conditions:

Salary and employment conditions are in accordance with the applicable agreement between the Government of Greenland, according to the agreement/collective agreement in force at the time of appointment between the Government of Greenland and the relevant negotiating organization.

The employment will be subject to a 3-month probation period.

Housing:

No housing can be provided for the position.

Further information can be obtained from:

If the position interests you, you are welcome to contact us for further information about the position and related tasks at:

Director Kathrine Lerch-Amondsen, phone +299 36 61 31 or email: kler@sermersooq.gl

Application:

Application marked with Job no. 331-26, and attached educational certificate and documentation of previous employment, etc., must be uploaded before the deadline expires.

How to apply:

Applications must be submitted electronically via the link at the bottom of this page, where you can attach your application and CV.