Nutrition Assistant Students for Health and Care

We are seeking nutrition assistant apprentices to start the main program in January 2027

In Health and Care we work to integrate dietary guidelines, ecology, recognizability and quality in the food as well as the right nutrition to come together in a higher unity. We work climate-consciously with reducing food waste and prioritize climate-friendly foods in our kitchens.

As a nutrition assistant apprentice in Health and Care you have the opportunity to receive a broad education. The training periods will be spread across at least 2 different workplaces during the apprenticeship. Typically there will be training periods both in a kitchen at a nursing home and in a café in one of our Folk Houses during your education. In this way you will be well prepared when you complete your training as a Nutrition Assistant.

We offer

• A high-quality education – we aim to train the best nutrition assistants and you have a great opportunity to be employed after completing your education
• A well-structured education in close collaboration with the school
• A capable and engaged supervisor/mentor who guides you through your training periods so you develop the necessary competencies
• Fixed study time every week where you practice connecting theoretical knowledge with the practical tasks you perform during your training periods
• Student network meetings four times a year – where all students in the municipality participate
• A good working environment where we focus on everyone feeling well at work and opportunities to develop professionally as well as personally
• Collaboration with other professional groups and elderly residents regarding desires and needs around the diet. For example nursing staff, occupational therapists, dietitians. In some kitchens there are also other food professionals employed, e.g., a caterer or chef

We are looking for you who

• Want to cook good food for our elderly residents in nursing homes and guests in the cafes in the Folk Houses
• Are aware that you as an apprentice are in a learning process in connection with your employment, and therefore are curious to learn and improve as well as receive feedback
• Are not afraid to work independently and take responsibility for your tasks
• Are outgoing, welcoming and have good collaboration skills
• Are currently enrolled in or have completed Grundforløb 2 for the Nutrition Assistant program, Gastronom, Baker or Pastry Chef.

Application

Click on the ”search job” below to fill out and send your application. All fields with * must be completed. Only when you have received a receipt by email have we received your application.

Before you can submit your application, you must have the following documents ready electronically:

• Your motivational application
• Updated CV– You must use this template and upload to your application CV template
• Exam grades/term grades
• Assessment of real competencies (RKV), if you have one
• Documentation of residence permit if you are not a Danish citizen

Application deadline is 25-10-2026

We expect to hold job interviews on 03-11-2026

Salary and employment terms

The position is an apprentice position at 37 hours per week with start in January 2027. Working hours are primarily daytime, but evening and weekend shifts may occur when they have a learning focus.

You will receive apprentice wages throughout the entire training period. Salary and terms of employment follow the applicable collective agreement.

If you want to know more

If you have questions about the apprenticeship, you are very welcome to contact Sara Jonasson, Training Consultant for the Nutrition Assistant program, tel. 2160 3851.

In the Department of Health and Care, we have a general policy that references and possibly a criminal record check are obtained when hiring. Therefore you may expect to be asked for this if we offer you the position.

We would like to point out that in connection with the recruitment process there will be an entry in our reference register. The reference register includes former employees of the Department of Health and Care who have been dismissed due to serious misconduct of the employment relationship.

About Health and Care and Aarhus Municipality

Health and Care (MSO) in Aarhus Municipality works with care for the elderly and health for all residents.

Aarhus Municipality regards diversity as a resource and therefore encourages everyone - regardless of age, gender, disability, lifestyle, religion or ethnic background - to apply for the position.

Aarhus Municipality is one of Jutland’s largest workplaces, where 28,000 professional and passionate colleagues work every day to turn visions into reality and create value for citizens and the community around us. We are a workplace that values professionalism and collaboration highly, and we believe that our differences help make Aarhus a good city for everyone. Together we work for a sustainable and inclusive city where both employees, citizens, businesses and nature can thrive and flourish. We have ambitions for the city – and for you. Come and join us!