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MBO Internship Assignment: Reducing Food Waste

On-site in Harderwijk·Added 6 months ago (last checked 20 Oct)

St Jansdal

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Our summary

Work mode
On-site, Harderwijk
Contract
Internship
Languages
Dutch

Skills

This job advert was originally written in Dutch.

Requirements

What we're looking for

You are following an MBO education in the direction of nutrition, hospitality, or healthcare

You are looking for an internship for approximately 20 weeks

Having commitment and a positive attitude
Being able to collaborate and communicate well
Being able to work accurately
Being able to provide a clear report at MBO level

Being able to propose practical solutions

The role

Within St Jansdal Hospital, food is prepared daily for patients, employees, and visitors. This results in food waste, for example due to overproduction, leftovers on plates, or incorrect estimates during ordering. The hospital wants to reduce this to save costs and work more sustainably.

Objective of the assignment

You will investigate where and why food is being wasted within the hospital and come up with practical improvement ideas that are easy to implement.

Main research question

How can food waste be reduced within catering, restaurants, and patient nutrition at St Jansdal Hospital?

Sub-questions

• Where does food waste occur within staff catering, the restaurant, the kitchen, and patient nutrition?
• How much food is being wasted?
• What are the main causes?
• At which moments is the waste at its highest?

Deliverables

• Report (MBO level)
• Improvement plan with at least 3 solutions
• Presentation

• Food Waste measurement and monitoring plan

Requirements

  • An educational and varied internship in a professional healthcare environment

  • Good guidance by experienced employees

  • The opportunity to develop yourself and gain practical experience

  • A pleasant and collegial working atmosphere

Are you enthusiastic

Then apply via the application button. You can address your cover letter to Ingrid Bosma, Team Leader Nutrition & Catering

We would like to receive your motivation and CV as soon as possible.

Requesting a VOG (certificate of good conduct) is part of the application procedure for external applicants. Upon hiring, we will arrange the application digitally. The costs for this will be reimbursed. Checking recent references may also be part of the procedure.  

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