Nutritional lead with sole responsibility sought for Glim Refugium, starting January 1, 2027

Do you want to use your professional skills to help create good meal experiences and strong communities together with young people with mental health challenges?

At Glim Refugium we are looking for an engaged and professionally well-founded nutrition-focused employee who wants to apply their skills in a meaningful work environment where meals are an important part of the residents' daily life, well-being and development.

Glim Refugium is a social-psychiatric supported housing facility for young people between 18-35 years old. We work from a rehabilitative, recovery-oriented and relationship-based approach, where community, structure and quality of life are central elements of the effort. Food plays a significant role in this work and helps create recognition, safety and good experiences in everyday life. You should expect that residents, in rotation, participate in parts of production, tidying, cleaning and similar tasks adapted to each individual’s resources and coping abilities.

About the position

As the sole nutrition professional, you will be responsible for the daily operation of the kitchen and for ensuring that both residents and staff are offered tasty, nutritionally sound and inviting meals. You plan, purchase and prepare lunch and dinner for residents and staff and organize the kitchen’s work so that well-prepared food is available seven days a week.

The position is arranged with fixed weekday working hours, and an important part of the task therefore also involves planning and preparing varied meals for weekends and holidays. You will have a high degree of independence in task solving and the opportunity to influence the facility’s meal culture in collaboration with residents and staff.

Your main tasks

• Planning and preparing lunch and dinner.
• Preparing varied and nutritionally sound meal plans.
• Organizing production to ensure lunch and dinner for residents seven days a week.
• Preparation of meals for weekends and holidays.
• Purchasing, ordering and inventory management.
• Self-inspection/cleaning and ensuring high hygiene and food safety standards.
• Contributing to creating a positive and inclusive meal culture.
• Involving residents in kitchen-related activities when it supports learning, community and development.

We are looking for someone who

• Is trained as a chef or nutrition assistant.
• Has an interest in working in a social-psychiatric environment with young people.
• Can work independently and take responsibility for the kitchen’s overall operations.
• Is structured, proactive and good at planning.
• Has a focus on quality, nutrition and good ingredients.
• Meets other people with respect, engagement and recognition.
• Thrives in collaboration with colleagues from different professional backgrounds.

We offer

• A meaningful position where you contribute to young people’s well-being and quality of life.
• A central role in a social-psychiatric offering with a focus on development and community.
• A high degree of independence and the opportunity to influence the kitchen’s development in collaboration with the young people.
• An engaged and interdisciplinary work environment.
• Fixed working hours Monday to Thursday from 9:00 to 17:00 and Friday from 9:00 to 14:00 (37 hours per week)
• Time off on weekends and holidays.
• Salary and employment terms in accordance with applicable collective agreement.

About Glim Refugium

Glim Refugium is a social-psychiatric supported housing facility for young people who need support to build an independent and meaningful adult life. We work purposefully to support the individual's resources, participation in communities and possibilities for personal development.

Application

If you have questions about the position, you are welcome to contact the principal Helle Hjørtoft for further information at tel. 2323 9341.

Application with CV to be sent to [email protected] .

Application deadline 10.11.2026

We expect to conduct recruitment interviews on 16 and 17 November 2026.