Cook/Gastronomist for Holmstrupgård – 37 hours per week

Would you like to help shape the future food profile at Holmstrupgård, and would you like to help develop a kitchen where quality, sustainability and great dining experiences go hand in hand?

At Holmstrupgård we are seeking a professionally strong and engaged chef, gastronome or experienced culinary craftsman who is passionate about cooking from scratch and wants to make their mark on the development of our kitchen and catering offerings.

We are looking for a colleague who is comfortable running a kitchen on a daily basis, thinking creatively in menu planning and turning good ideas into tasty meals. You are motivated by creating food experiences of high quality and you have an eye for how sustainability, responsible use of resources and reduced food waste can be naturally integrated into daily life.

With us you have the opportunity to work with a high degree of independence and influence. We want to develop our food profile, and therefore we are looking for an employee who is eager to contribute with professional curiosity, new ideas and a strong gastronomic craftsmanship.

About the position

As a cook or gastronome you will play a central role in the daily operation of the kitchen. You will be responsible for planning, production and serving meals to 30-50 employees and for catering to meetings, courses and other events at the address.

You will be part of a two-person team and work closely with the service manager, who is your immediate supervisor and professional sparring partner. Together you must ensure a continued development of the kitchen's offering, so quality, service and sustainability go hand in hand.

We continuously work to strengthen the collaboration between the service function and the rest of the organization. Therefore we expect you to see value in professional sparring, knowledge sharing and cross-department collaboration. There will also be tasks where you assist colleagues at other locations, just as there will be events during the year that require close cross-functional collaboration.

Your tasks

• Planning, production and serving of daily meals to 30-50 employees.
• Production and serving of meeting, course and guest catering.
• Development of varied, flavorful and sustainable menus with a focus on seasonal ingredients.
• Procurement and handling of raw materials in collaboration with the service manager.
• Contribute to sustainable kitchen operations with a focus on responsible consumption and minimization of food waste.
• Ensure high quality, food safety and self-inspection.
• Provide professional and courteous service to employees, guests and partners.
• Participate in planning and execution of events.
• Actively contribute to the development of the kitchen's professional profile and collaboration across the organization.

We are looking for someone who

• Is a trained chef or gastronome.
• Has experience in independently running a kitchen or similar function.
• Is passionate about cooking from scratch and takes pride in good craftsmanship.
• Wants to develop and set direction with a focus on quality and sustainability.
• Works creatively and can compose varied and inviting meals.
• Has a sustainable view on procurement, production and resource use.
• Actively works to reduce food waste and ensure optimal use of ingredients.
• Thrives with both independent work and close collaboration with colleagues.
• Is service-minded and meets others with presence, decency and discretion.
• Has good IT skills and is comfortable with digital tools for planning, ordering and communication.
• Communicates professionally and constructively both orally and in writing.

We offer

• An exciting and versatile position with a high degree of independence and influence.
• Opportunity to shape and develop Holmstrupgård's food profile.
• Close collaboration with the service manager and engaged colleagues at Holmstrupgård's departments.
• A workplace where professional development, sparring and collaboration are prioritized.
• Good opportunities to work creatively with sustainability, seasonal ingredients and cooking from scratch.
• Attractive daytime hours Monday to Friday.
• No fixed weekends or public holiday shifts.
• A few annual events that may require work in the afternoon or evening hours.
• A workplace with a meaningful purpose, where quality, community and responsibility are central values.

About Holmstrupgård

Holmstrupgård is a social-psychiatric day and residential treatment program for children and young people aged 8-23 years with psychiatric difficulties. Holmstrupgård consists of 5 day and night units as well as an internal school, employment, daytime activities, family therapy and a transition program. We offer a holistic, pedagogical and milieu-therapeutic treatment.

We believe in perseverance. We hold that well-being for both children and young people and staff is conditioned by high professionalism and that positive development occurs in the interaction between these elements. We base our work on a milieu-therapeutic approach that seeks to balance structure and relationship equitably.

You can read more about Holmstrupgård on our website holmstrupgaard.rm.dk.

Salary and terms of employment are set in accordance with the applicable collective agreement. Further information about the position can be obtained by contacting Trond Erik Johannessen at email [email protected] or phone number 61407016.

A satisfactory child and/or criminal record certificate is a requirement.

We encourage all interested – regardless of personal background – to apply for the position.

Application deadline: Monday 26 October 2026

Interviews are expected to be held on Tuesday 3 November 2026

Start date: 1 December or as soon as possible

Employer: Holmstrupgård, Runetoften

The position is, in principle, full-time.

As Region Midtjylland continuously carries out savings and reorganizations, employees in redeployment who apply for the position will have priority.

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