Kriminalvården is Growing – We Are Looking for More Employees!

Kriminalvården 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, detention centers, and client transport.

Read more about the operations at Kumla Prison on our website: Kumla Operations (https://www.kriminalvarden.se/kontakt/hitta-och-kontakta/verksamhet/anstalt/kumla/#verksamhet)

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Secure a summer substitute position for summer 2026 at Kumla Prison.

You will work in the prison's large kitchen and be part of a team. The tasks consist of common duties in a large kitchen such as planning, preparation, and cooking of lunch and dinner.

As a cook, you will primarily prepare lunch and dinner for the inmates at the prison as well as lunch for the staff restaurant. Preparation of dietary meals and other special diets may occur. Cleaning of kitchen facilities, dishwashing, and self-control in accordance with applicable legislation are included in the job responsibilities. Collaboration with staff in other functions is a natural part of the job. Simple administration may occur. The staff has a scheduled roster that includes weekend work. In many client departments, self-management is practiced, which means that the work may involve mentoring inmates with different backgrounds and knowledge regarding language, cooking skills, etc.

QUALIFICATIONS

We are looking for someone who is secure, stable, and has self-awareness. You remain calm and controlled 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 Kriminalvården's fundamental values of 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 someone who has:

• Restaurant or large-scale kitchen education at the high school level or other education combined with experience that Kriminalvården deems relevant
• The ability to express yourself well in spoken and written Swedish

It is advantageous if you have:

• Experience working in a large kitchen
• Experience working with self-controls
• Experience working with special diets
• Relevant language skills

OTHER

Kriminalvården has chosen to remove the personal letter and replaced it with selection questions that are relevant to the position. The answers to the selection questions and CV will form the basis for whether you are qualified to proceed in the process.

To be considered for employment within Kriminalvården, you must meet high standards regarding suitability, judgment, security, and confidentiality awareness and comply with applicable laws. This means that you stand up for democratic values and the state values that apply to Kriminalvården's operations.

Some positions are classified in a security class, and a security check with a background check will be conducted before a hiring decision is made. For certain security-classified positions, Swedish citizenship is required. Kriminalvården welcomes applicants with diverse backgrounds and experiences. Read more about the security check at: Security Check (https://www.kriminalvarden.se/jobba-hos-oss/rekryteringsprocessen/sakerhetsprovning-vid-rekrytering/)

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

Individual salary setting applies.

Probationary employment may be applied.

Kriminalvården strives for a balanced gender distribution and increased diversity.

To submit your application, click on the application link in the ad. Questions about how to apply and submit your CV should be directed to Visma Recruit. Questions about specific jobs will be answered by the contact person specified in the ad.

We kindly but firmly request no direct contact with staffing and recruitment companies or sellers of recruitment ads. Kriminalvården has contracted agreements.