Kriminalvården is hiring a cook

Kriminalvården is growing – we are building new facilities, renovating, and expanding, and we are now looking for more employees. Our most important 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 Nyköping prison on our website: Nyköping operations (https://www.kriminalvarden.se/kontakt/hitta-och-kontakta/verksamhet/anstalt/nykoping/#verksamhet)

RESPONSIBILITIES

As a cook, you will prepare meals primarily for the detainees at the detention center and prison, but also to some extent for the staff. The tasks include all activities typical of a large kitchen, such as planning, preparing lunch and dinner. Your responsibilities also include cleaning the kitchen facilities, dishwashing, and self-control in accordance with applicable legislation. Preparation of special diets is included, and you need to have knowledge about allergens. 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 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 belief in human development. 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 through your approach. 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 deemed relevant by Kriminalvården
• The ability to express yourself well in spoken and written Swedish
• Computer skills

It is advantageous if you have:

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

OTHER

Kriminalvården has chosen to remove the personal letter and replaced it with selection questions relevant to the position. The answers to the selection questions and your CV will determine if you are qualified to proceed in the process.

To be eligible 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 uphold democratic values and the state values that apply to Kriminalvården's operations.

Some positions are classified in a security category, and a security review 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 from diverse backgrounds and experiences. Read more about the security review at: Security review (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 indicated in the ad.

We kindly but firmly decline direct contact with staffing and recruitment companies as well as salespeople of recruitment ads. Kriminalvården has contracted agreements.