Would you like to be part of a passionate and well-functioning team where vegetables take center stage and sustainable gastronomy is part of the DNA? Then now’s your chance!
We are looking for trained chefs/sous chefs for our canteens in Copenhagen. We work with fresh ingredients, a minimum of 60% organic produce, animal welfare, Danish ingredients—and we celebrate everyone who has true craftsmanship at heart.

Who are we?
We are the sustainable canteen that combines great taste with a sense of responsibility for the planet. Most importantly, we are down-to-earth, creative, and uncompromising when it comes to quality.Three phrases that define us: Joy of taste, everyday well-being, and generosity.

LOCA KANTINER is a sustainable canteen concept with a clear mission: to elevate the joy of food and reduce CO₂ emissions. It should be cozy, delicious, and anything but a traditional canteen. A place where lunch is no longer something to rush through—but something that brings people together, satisfies, and nourishes.

The job for you:
You’ll become part of a passionate team where your tasks range from preparing breakfast, lunch, meeting catering, and fruit arrangements to presenting food and espresso varieties, as well as handling cleaning, dishwashing, and engaging in friendly conversations with our daily guests—with good spirits and a healthy sense of humor.
You’ll enjoy attractive working hours from Monday to Friday—with room for both passion and free time.

Your profile – Chef:
You are a trained chef who works independently.You have strong skills in baking, pickling, hot and cold dishes, as well as salads and vegetables. In other words—you’ve mastered your craft!You’re passionate about vegetarian dishes and vegetables.You’re creative and stay up to date with current food trends.You can communicate in English—both spoken and preferably written.You are service-minded, flexible, reliable, and have a positive attitude.

Your profile – Sous Chef:
The same skills as our chefs, plus the following:You have a flair for IT and can communicate in English—both spoken and preferably written.You contribute to the development of menus in collaboration with the head chef.You assist with ordering supplies and other administrative tasks as needed.You can take responsibility and lead the kitchen in the absence of the head chef.

We offer:

• Salary in line with your qualifications.
• We are a company that places great emphasis on your professional development.We offer excellent staff discounts at our restaurants.
• Start date as soon as possible.

Are you a skilled craftsman who cares about great taste and climate-friendly choices? Then you’re the one we’re looking for!
Send your application to our job email job@locarestauranter.dk and EEA@locakantiner.dk
(Head Chef Pii Vesterlund Larsen).
We conduct interviews on an ongoing basis and will close the posting once the right candidate has been found.

LOCA Kantiner is part of LOCA
We also operate a number of acclaimed restaurants – PAULA, RADIO, DOLORES, ALMANAK at the Opera House, and KILDEN I Haven.
We dare say that great meals are an art form, and every day we strive to create dishes that are ethical, climate-friendly choices, crafted in the true LOCA spirit and naturally rooted in local ingredients.
For us, a meal is more than just food.It’s conversation, togetherness, and connection.It’s art and presence in every bite.

TOGETHER WE ARE LOCA