Job Advertisement: Cook at the Swedish Prison and Probation Service

The Swedish Prison and Probation Service is growing – we are building new facilities, renovating, and expanding, and we are now looking for more employees. Our primary goal is to reduce recidivism – to break the vicious cycle. If we succeed, society will be safer and more secure for everyone. We are the authority responsible for prisons, probation, remand facilities, and client transport.

Read more about the operations at Västervik Prison on our website: Västervik Prison (https://www.kriminalvarden.se/kontakt/hitta-till-oss/verksamhet/anstalt/vastervik-norra/#verksamhet)

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

As a cook, you will prepare meals primarily for the inmates at the remand facility, but also to some extent for the staff. The tasks include all activities typical of a large kitchen, such as planning, purchasing, and preparing breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The responsibilities also include cleaning the kitchen facilities, dishwashing, and self-monitoring in accordance with applicable legislation. Preparation of diet food and other special diets is also part of the job. The work is done in collaboration with staff in other functions.

QUALIFICATIONS

We are looking for someone who is secure, stable, and self-aware. You remain calm and composed in stressful situations and collaborate well with others. You have good judgment and take responsibility for your tasks.

To thrive and succeed in your role, it is important that you share the fundamental values of the Swedish Prison and Probation Service regarding a humane view of humanity, respect for the individual, and the belief that people can develop. You are also aware of and understand how background, culture, and group affiliation affect yourself and others. Furthermore, you are expected to contribute to ensuring that everyone is treated equally. We place great emphasis on personal suitability.

We are looking for candidates who have:

• Restaurant or large-scale kitchen education at the high school level or other education combined with experience deemed relevant by the Swedish Prison and Probation Service
• The ability to express yourself well in spoken and written Swedish

It is an advantage if you have:

• Experience working in large kitchens
• Experience with self-monitoring
• Experience with special diets
• Relevant language skills

OTHER INFORMATION

We have high demands on our employees' security and confidentiality awareness. A security check will precede the hiring decision. Some positions are classified in a security class, and a security assessment with a background check will be conducted before a hiring decision is made. For positions with a higher security classification, you need to be a Swedish citizen, but you may have a foreign background. Read more about security assessments at: Security Assessment (https://www.kriminalvarden.se/jobba-hos-oss/rekryteringsprocessen/sakerhetsprovning-vid-rekrytering/)

The position may involve military placement within the Swedish Prison and Probation Service. Read more about military placement at: Military Placement (https://www.kriminalvarden.se/jobba-hos-oss/rekryteringsprocessen/krigsplacering/)

Probationary employment may be applied.

The Swedish Prison and Probation Service strives for a balanced gender and age distribution as well as increased diversity.

To submit your application, click on the application link in the advertisement. Questions about how to apply and submit your CV should be directed to Visma Recruit at 0771-693 693. Questions about specific jobs will be answered by the contact person mentioned in the advertisement. We do not accept applications in paper form or via email.

We kindly but firmly request no direct contact with staffing and recruitment companies or sellers of recruitment ads. The Swedish Prison and Probation Service has contracted agreements.