Temporary creative sous-chef with a flair for leadership and development for the Defence’s Canteens at Slipshavn

Temporary Creative Sous-Chef with a flair for leadership and development for the Armed Forces Canteens at Slipshavn

Do you want to cook quality food from scratch? And do you want a working environment that is as healthy as our menu?

Do you have an interest in leadership and innovation? Then we may have the job for you!

Come and become part of a kitchen where we believe that happy colleagues lead to happy canteen guests. And not least happy tummies.

Welcome to a completely new kitchen team

The Armed Forces are expanding on all fronts. This also applies to our canteens. Therefore we need you and many other new colleagues in the kitchen.

About us

There is full activity in the kitchens as we in the coming years face a major nationwide expansion of the canteens as part of the general strengthening of the Armed Forces. This also means that in the Armed Forces canteens we are training in both leadership and production as the tasks increase. It is not always easy, and therefore we need you to help us on the way.

We are a team that takes pride in choosing good raw materials and creating the best dining experiences. We create solutions that minimize food waste and pave the way for more organic food. Together we ensure that the Armed Forces' employees have the best conditions to do what they do best – namely to take care of Denmark.

We are convinced that a healthy working environment is the key to success – both for employee well-being and for the experience our guests have in the canteen. The kitchen is in full swing, but we do not forget to have fun together. The team atmosphere is informal and dynamic, and you can look forward to becoming part of a team where we always support each other and step in when things are moving fast.

As an employee of the Establishment and Terrain Command you will be part of the Armed Forces Canteens and a large community. We operate 56 canteens across the country. We see ourselves as more than just canteens – we are a community of food enthusiasts who have a passion for creating unforgettable culinary experiences.

About the position

The position is fixed-term from 1 January 2027 – 31 July 2027.

As sous-chef you are the kitchen manager's right-hand in daily operations. Your primary task is to work in the kitchen while supporting and assisting the kitchen manager with administrative tasks. You will have a varied workday with flexible hours.

• Your regular workplace is: Home Guard School, Slipshavn Naval Station, Nyborg.
• The position is 37 hours per week.
• Your working hours will primarily be between 06:30-15:00.
• Evening and weekend work will occur.
• We offer attractive terms of employment, including a solid pension scheme and paid lunch break.

About you

We are looking for you who will create magic in the pots and joy on the plates together with us. In addition, we would like you to:

• You have a passion for leadership
• You are service-minded and able to create good relations with both colleagues and guests
• Others describe you as good at teaching and patient in the process
• You love to rethink, develop and implement new, healthy and sustainable food concepts that make guests happy
• You are responsible and good at keeping a smile when things move fast

You must be able to present a journeyman certificate in gastronomy with specialization as chef, catering, nutrition assistant or another relevant professional qualification.

A driving licence is required.

Employment terms

Note the position is fixed-term from 1 January 2027 – 31 July 2027.

Employment is in accordance with the current Collective Agreement between the Ministry of Finance and Public Employees’ Organizations – The Civil Service Area (OAO-S Collective Agreement) and the job agreement for food-related trained personnel – kitchen, entered into between the Ministry of Finance, CO10 - Central Organization of 2010 and the Professional Common Federation (3F).

Depending on your qualifications and competencies, there is a possibility for negotiation of allowances. There is an employer-funded pension scheme associated with the position.

The workplace is at Slipshavn.

As an employee within the Ministry of Defence’s area you are subject to certain special terms. You must, among other things, be security cleared and maintain the security clearance throughout the employment.

You have an obligation as an employee to perform service outside the country, including at units in international operations with a view to participation in conflict prevention, peacekeeping, peace-building, humanitarian and other similar operations.

Contact and application

If you want to hear more about the position, you are welcome to contact Inge Nygaard at phone 2139 2298.

If you have questions about salary and employment terms, you are welcome to contact the Personnel Command, HR consultant Mia A. F. Rostermund at phone 3266 5971.

The application deadline is 23 November 2026 and interviews are expected to be held thereafter. The position is to be filled on 1 January 2027.

You apply for the position via the link and we ask you to attach the application, CV and copies of your diploma/apprenticeship certificate. Please note that attachments must be added in PDF format.

In the Ministry of Defence’s organization we believe that diversity optimizes task solving. Therefore we encourage all interested regardless of background to apply for the position.

About Establishment and Terrain Command

The Establishment and Terrain Command (ETK) supports and services military and civilian authorities under the Ministry of Defence. Our task is to deliver and develop attractive physical environments that are necessary for their daily operations.

We build new, maintain, run canteens and clean service locations at duty stations across the country.

We are responsible for the green area on behalf of the Ministry of Defence, including environment, energy and nature care.

Our headquarters are in Hjørring, but we have employees across the country. We are a total of 1,600 employees, including both civilian and military personnel. We are an organization based on strong professional communities, and we highly prioritize cross-functional collaboration.

• We are responsible for over 600 locations spread across Denmark.
• We manage over 6000 buildings and administer exercise areas that, in total, are the size of Mors.
• We build and maintain for nearly a billion this year and are among the builders for large projects such as campus for the new F-35 fighters.

You can read more at www.forsvaret.dk/etk