Nutrition assistant wanted for Queen Ingrid's Hospital

Nutrition Assistant sought for Queen Ingrid's Hospital

We are looking for two nutrition assistants for a 40-hour weekly permanent position, and there will be weekend work every other weekend.

We are a well-oiled large kitchen that serves up to 200 patients at Queen Ingrid's Hospital.

We are a workplace that is constantly developing, therefore we need an additional skilled nutrition assistant.    

A workplace that works within the given framework to provide our patients with the best possible dining experience.

A workplace where we focus on having a good working environment, which is informal – but also serious.

About us:

• We are a workplace that works within the given framework 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 developing.

The kitchen at Queen Ingrid's Hospital prepares daily meals for about 200 patients. Hot meals are 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 meals include Greenlandic provisions.

We believe that nutrition is an important part of an inpatient process, and therefore we place great emphasis on seasoning our food so that patients have a pleasant taste experience.

Working hours are between 7-15, as well as an opening shift from 06:30-14:30 about 3 times a month.

There will be work on a certain number of holidays throughout the year.

Application

Applications accompanied by a copy of relevant documents must be sent in PDF format.

Start date: November 9, 2026

Application deadline: November 6, 2026

Interviews will be conducted on an ongoing basis

Contact

Information about the position can be obtained from Kitchen Manager Heidi Sikemsen at tel.: 344660 or by email: hesi@peqqik.gl

Housing

Housing will be provided 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 relocation and moving expenses, in accordance with the agreement/collective agreement applicable 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 on a valid residence and work permit. A residence and work permit can only be applied for upon agreed employment.

The Greenlandic Health Service – Breadth, challenge, and professional pride

The Greenlandic Health Service falls under the Department of Health and is organized into 5 regions, 8 clinical areas, Home Care, the Greenlandic Patient Home, and the health service's Operations Area.

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

In Greenland, there are plenty of opportunities to live an active leisure life. In the summer, hiking, whale watching, hunting, fishing, and boating are great activities. Winter offers northern lights and plenty of skiing, and if you live north of the Arctic Circle, you can go dog sledding. In the larger towns, there is plenty of 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

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Organizational chart of the Greenlandic Health Service

The Greenlandic Health Service is a smoke-free workplace.

We only accept applications in PDF format, electronically.

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