Can you taste the difference? Be part of creating joy in life through meals

We are seeking an engaged and professionally grounded dietitian who will be the sole responsible staff member, who wishes to contribute to the residents' health, well-being and quality of life through nourishing and inviting meals. You will play a central role in the kitchen and in daily life at Marienlund Care Centre, where meals help create security, community and joy of life.

Your tasks will include planning, production and quality assurance of meals, as well as collaboration with residents, relatives and colleagues to ensure the best possible food experiences.

Your work tasks will include, among others,

• Assemble and plan varied meals focusing on nutrition, quality and enjoyment of food.
• Adapt the diet to each resident's needs, including residents with reduced appetite, swallowing difficulties or needs for special diets and diets.
• Handle purchasing and allocation of raw materials and contribute to an economically responsible operation of the kitchen.
• Prepare the day’s meals and snacks so that residents experience good taste and high quality throughout the day.
• Develop menus based on seasonal produce, classic Danish dishes and residents' wishes and preferences.
• Support colleagues in creating appealing servings and maintain a focus on nutritional considerations around the meal.
• Collaborate with nursing staff and other professional groups on residents’ nutrition and well-being.
• Contribute to ensuring the kitchen’s work meets current requirements for food safety, self-inspection and hygiene.
• Be part of further developing the meal environment and creating positive dining experiences for residents.

Who are you?

• You have a nutrition-related education and are passionate about creating good food experiences.
• You combine strong professional competencies with curiosity and a desire to develop yourself.
• You take responsibility for your tasks and actively contribute to the community around the residents.
• You have an eye for both nutrition, quality and the individual resident’s needs.
• You remain calm and composed even when the day brings unexpected tasks.
• You appreciate dialogue with residents, relatives and colleagues and see the value in being an visible part of the house.

About Marienlund Care Centre

Marienlund Care Centre is home to 96 residents spread over four floors. You will be part of the 4th floor, where 24 residents have their home, and where you as the sole responsible dietitian will play an important role in creating good meal experiences and a secure daily life.

We are a workplace with many different professional backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. What unites us is that we collaborate across disciplines and help each other when needed. We work with holistic care and contact teams, where we together take responsibility for the residents’ overall well-being, health and quality of life. This means that you as a nutrition-focused employee will become an important part of the interdisciplinary collaboration around the individual resident.

You will have great influence on the kitchen’s daily operation and become an important partner for residents, relatives and colleagues.

The position is 37 hours per week. The working time is planned with both day and evening shifts on weekdays, so we together ensure good meals for residents throughout the day.

Application deadline is Sunday, October 18. We will conduct interviews on Wednesday, October 21 between 8:00 and 12:00.

Salary and terms of employment according to applicable collective agreement and local wage formation agreement.

Have we sparked your interest?

If you would like to hear more about the position or to visit Marienlund, you are very welcome to contact:

Pleje Center Manager, Evy Broussard tel. 51287873

Assistant Care Center Manager, Lykke Lysgaard tel. 23992893

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If you are shortlisted for the position, references will be requested from your most recent employer and preferably from additional ones before a final employment contract is signed. When hiring staff in the health and care sector, it is a condition that the person we wish to hire can present a satisfactory private criminal record.