Are you our new kitchen and service manager?

Do you have a passion for food, people and meals – and a desire to make your mark on a new independent care home?

We are seeking an engaged and professionally strong leader who is passionate about good food, high quality, homely surroundings and hands-on staff leadership.

At Danas Have, a good meal is more than food on a plate. It is the aroma from the kitchen, familiar flavors, a beautifully set table and the togetherness around the meal. And a clean, well-kept and inviting home is an important part of residents' well-being and quality of life.

Welcome to Danas Have

Danas Have is OK-Fonden's new independent care home in Slagelse with room for 75 residents across three departments. We create a home rather than an institution and work from the vision: Life must be lived – throughout life.

Our production kitchen and service area are central to everyday life in the house. As kitchen and service leader you will have the opportunity to further develop the quality of the food, the mealtime experience, cleaning and cross-department collaboration.

A leader with both heart and an overview

You will have overall responsibility for the kitchen and service area and for about 8–10 staff. You will become part of a leadership team of four, where we work together on high professional standards, well-being, development and shared responsibility. You are visible and present, can create structure and see decisions through.

Joy of food and meals with meaning

We want food that tastes good, looks inviting and takes into account residents' nutritional and individual needs. You will help develop consistently high quality in flavor, texture, temperature and presentation – and together with the management team support homeliness, hospitality and residents' self-determination regarding the meal.

Homeliness, cleaning and good service

Cleaning for us is not only about hygiene, but also about homeliness, aesthetics and respect for residents' private homes. Dwellings and communal areas must appear clean, well-kept and inviting, so residents, relatives and staff feel comfortable.

You ensure high and consistent cleaning quality through clear standards, systematic follow-up and efficient workflows. Together with the staff you develop good routines and use resources wisely – without compromising on quality or the working environment.

Your main tasks

• Lead, motivate and develop the staff and ensure well-being and good task distribution.
• Ensure high and consistent quality in food production, nutrition and meal experiences. Including awareness of sustainability with regard to minimizing food waste and ecology.
• Plan, quality-assure and optimize cleaning and service with a focus on hygiene, homeliness and aesthetics.
• Have responsibility for budget, purchasing, resource consumption and financial follow-up.
• Ensure efficient workflows, self-control and relevant quality standards.
• Create a constructive collaboration with the care team, residents and relatives.
• Contribute actively to the leadership team's joint decisions and participate in the occupational health and safety organization (AMO).

Who are you?

You have a relevant kitchen professional background, e.g. as a chef or in nutrition and health, and experience in personnel management.

• You have experience with budget management and an understanding of efficient operation.
• You have a sense for flavor, quality, aesthetics and the small details that make a difference.
• You work in a structured way, prioritize and follow up.
• You can set direction, create followership and collaborate across professional groups.
• You are curious, development-oriented and have an eye for both people and results.

What we offer

• A meaningful leadership position with great influence on a new independent care home.
• A modern production kitchen and inviting physical facilities.
• Close leadership collaboration with sparring and shared responsibility.
• Opportunity to develop both food quality, cleaning, service and staff.
• A values-based workplace with room for diversity and new ideas.

Have we whetted your appetite?

We look forward to hearing from you!

We will hold interviews on 25/11 2026

You can read more about our lovely care home at the link below or go to Facebook and search for Danas Have.

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