Do you want to cook food that really matters?

Would you like to use your kitchen skills for something that matters to others? In the Food & Meal Kitchen at Nyt OUH we prepare meals for patients, relatives and staff. We are looking for new colleagues who want to help create good meals and become part of a strong kitchen team.

You may be trained as a nutritional assistant, gastronome (gastronom) or caterer – or have solid experience from a professional kitchen. We ensure thorough training so you are well prepared for the tasks.

A kitchen with professionalism and a sense of community

Every day we produce and deliver food to around 1,200 patients at OUH in Odense, Svendborg and Nyborg as well as to the hospital’s dining areas.

We cook from scratch and work with fresh ingredients, preferably from Funen, with a focus on ecology, sustainability and nutrition. We have moved into modern facilities at Nyt OUH and continually develop our kitchen and workflows.

You will become part of a team with high spirits, good colleagues and a strong sense of community, where we help each other and prioritise a good working environment.

Who are you?

We imagine that you have a dietary-specific education, e.g. as a nutritional assistant, gastronome or caterer. This provides a solid professional foundation for work in a hospital kitchen.

If you instead have solid and relevant experience from a professional kitchen, we would also like to hear from you

We emphasise that you

• Care about cooking, good ingredients and quality.
• Work carefully and take responsibility for food safety and hygiene.
• Can follow established workflows and thrive with teamwork in a busy everyday life.
• Are eager to learn new things and develop professionally.

If you are newly graduated, you are also very welcome to apply. You will receive thorough training and a mentor to help you get started.

What you get with us

• Good colleagues: A strong sense of community, high spirit and colleagues who help one another.
• A good start: Thorough training and a mentor you can bounce ideas off of.
• Professional development: Opportunity to learn new things, take responsibility and develop your competences.
• Good surroundings: Modern kitchen facilities at Nyt OUH.
• A meaningful workday: You help ensure good meals for people who need them.

Working hours

You will have rotating shifts between 05:00 and 10:00, usually starting between 05:00 and 08:00. There is a weekend shift every third weekend as well as some public holidays.

Practical information

Start date: 1 January 2027 or by agreement

Application deadline: 10 December 2026

Interviews: Held on an ongoing basis

Salary and employment terms for the position will probably follow either

• Region's Health Agreement, Agreement 32.17
• FOA, Agreement 34.01
• 3F, Agreement 32.23

The starting salary for the position can be found via the following link: See starting salaries for positions in the Region of Southern Denmark

In addition to the starting salary the pay may include negotiated allowances depending on the position, your experience and qualifications.

Would you like to hear more?

You are welcome to contact us for an informal chat over a cup of coffee.

Jimmi Højbjerg Sørensen , head of production

[email protected]

Hanne Nygaard , head of Nutrition and Development

[email protected]

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We look forward to hearing from you!