The Little and Big World

Gunvor Norddal vividly remembers her first full working day at UWC Red Cross Nordic. On the way home from work she received the shocking news about two towers having been hit by airplanes in New York. Needless to say, the day was 9/11. In her new job, she was part of the team that was catering for young people from all over the world. Now an unexpected and terrifying drama was transmitted from out there as she was driving through Flekke.

Gunvor has never regretted taking on the job in the kitchen at the College. It may be hectic at times, but the team spirit is strong. – The fact that we have such a stable workforce, tells about a supportive and good working environment, with strong collegiality. Gunvor does not have immediate plans for going on retirement, but she has reached a stage in life where you start to think about the next stage. She is very much looking forward to having more time for her six grandchildren, who all live locally in Dale and also to have more opportunities to see her mother in Hyen.

– Preparing food for so many students and visitors is a meaningful task. Gunvor is happy to see a slight increase in vegetarian food in the cantina. – When it comes to meat dishes, chicken seems to be nearly too popular. It does not take a long time before 85 kilos of chicken is all gone, even though it is the prescribed amount for the group. Then we have to find more food to add up for those who arrive late. We have learned to be flexible, and are not surprised about the choices our students make. The team has many years of experience in making good plans, bearing in mind student preferences, and is ready to respond to make sure that everyone is well fed on a daily basis.