Would you like to help create mealtime joy for our residents?

Skilled and positive nutrition assistant sought for the kitchen at Esbjerg Friplejehjem? We value the food, the aroma of food and presence in the kitchen as part of the care. Our home is, among other things, characterized by good homemade meals, and we are now seeking a nutrition assistant or kitchen assistant to join our skilled kitchen team.

Who are you? You are a structured and stable nutrition assistant who works well in a team and will help support our approach to compassion and care.

You will become part of a kitchen team consisting of a kitchen manager and 3 nutrition assistants.

Your tasks will include

• Preparation of hot meals, open-faced sandwiches, desserts as well as baking of bread and cakes, including special diets
• Receiving goods
• Self-check, washing up and cleaning
• Contribute with suggestions for the monthly menu

We are looking for you who

• Is trained as a nutrition assistant or kitchen assistant
• Is skilled in dietary matters and passionate about cooking with quality in mind
• Is curious, positive and contributes to a good working environment and sense of community
• Can plan and organize daily tasks
• Is broadly educated professionally, and works well with assigned responsibility
• Is caring, and has a positive and motivating approach to working life

What can you expect from us?

• A workplace with high professionalism and collegial support
• A meaningful everyday life with responsibility and influence
• A workplace where your ideas and initiatives are valued and included
• Good colleagues in a positive work environment with humor and an informal tone
• Great influence on your own workday
• A workplace where we are all equals and respect each other's differences
• A varied job with changing functions
• A care home with a focus on homeliness, dignity and joy of life
• When you start with us you will receive a thorough introduction

About the position The position is 32 hours, with work every 3 . weekend.

Salary and employment are governed by the applicable collective agreement between KL and the negotiating organization.

You will be covered by a health insurance that, among other things, offers physiotherapist, chiropractor m.m.

Location: Esbjerg Friplejehjem, Storegade 26, 6700 Esbjerg

Start: 01.01.27

Application Application deadline: 23.11.2026.

Employment interviews are expected to be held on 27.11.26.

We look forward to hearing from you!

About Esbjerg Friplejehjem Esbjerg Friplejehjem was inaugurated in 2023 and has 60 residences. We have fantastic facilities here. It is bright and homely with nice furniture and lovely pictures on the walls.

With us we see the individual resident, and we work to create a meaningful daily life based on the resident's individual needs and wishes. Our goal is that all residents experience a good everyday life.

We cherish the social interaction that inevitably occurs during meals. We have our own kitchen where food is prepared from scratch and there is the possibility for all of us to eat together during meals.

We have prioritized creating good physical spaces for activities in daily life and we have ample room for larger events such as concerts, Midsummer celebrations or Christmas lunch for residents and their relatives.

We are an workplace that works purposefully to be open and trusting toward each other. This means that we set aside time to get to know each other well so we can work across professional disciplines and departments more easily. We are flexible and accommodating toward each other, both regarding tasks, professional backgrounds and shift planning.

To prioritize job satisfaction, maintain energy and balance we hold theme days and daily training so we can together reflect on everyday challenges.

Read more at https://www.esbjergfriplejehjem.dk

About Danske Diakonhjem Danske Diakonhjem is an independent nonprofit organization with more than 65 years of experience in building and operating care homes. We are the country’s largest private actor within care homes and friplejehjems with 41 homes and nearly 3,000 employees.

In addition, we manage a number of independent institutions in the areas of payroll, accounting, housing, IT and advisory services — in total around 80 care homes, hospices and senior living communities.

Our work is based on a Christian view of life and humanity, where every person is regarded as unique and valuable. We expect that you can see yourself in an organization where respect, integrity and inclusivity are central values.

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