A nutritional cook can work in private and public institutional kitchens, such as in the health and social-welfare sector (hospitals, nursing homes), schools, prisons, the Norwegian Armed Forces, on housing platforms in oilfields or in canteens.

Sentrale arbeidsoppgaver

A nutritional cook makes nutritionally healthy food in various institutions. You will work with:

processing raw materials
planning menus adapted to the seasons, and to religions, lifestyles and needs
preparing varied and nutritionally fulfilling meals for various types of users
planning and preparing menus for special diets
calculating amounts, prices and the nutritional value of recipes

Personlige egenskaper

A nutritional cook must be able to work in a structured and efficient way with good hygiene, and is able to work independently and together with others. You must understand the nutritional importance of food and be able to prepare food that ensures positive experiences for the healthy and the sick. Creativity and aesthetic sense may helpful in your work.