Kitchen Manager at the Swedish Prison and Probation Service in Umeå

The Swedish Prison and Probation Service is growing – we are building new facilities, renovating and expanding, and 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 transportation.

The Umeå area includes the closed prison Umeå, the open prison Sörbyn, and the detention center Umeå. We are undergoing significant capacity increases and a lot is happening in the area in terms of renovations and new constructions. The largest professional group is prison officers, but we also have healthcare professionals, administrative staff, educators, production leaders, and more. At the Sörbyn prison, inmates are engaged in labor market training, learning centers, various treatment programs, or work in the kitchen, carpentry, plant cultivation, textiles, etc. The Sörbyn prison is an agricultural prison with grain cultivation and animal husbandry. At the Umeå prison, inmates are engaged in wood/industry, kitchen, learning centers, and treatment programs. The Umeå prison and detention center are about a 10-minute walk from the nearest bus stop, and the Sörbyn prison is easiest reached by car. Staff parking is available at all units.

Read more about the operations at Sörbyn prison on our website: https://www.kriminalvarden.se/kontakt/hitta-och-kontakta/verksamhet/anstalt/sorbyn/#verksamhet (https://www.kriminalvarden.se/kontakt/hitta-och-kontakta/verksamhet/anstalt/sorbyn/#verksamhet)

JOB DESCRIPTION

As a kitchen manager, your main responsibilities will be to lead the daily work in the production kitchen and to drive the operations forward based on given frameworks and guidelines within your area of responsibility. The kitchen at Sörbyn prison is new, large, and modern. We are facing capacity expansions which means we will be preparing five times more portions in the near future.

We need a driven kitchen manager to organize and plan the work in the kitchen, to create clear routines and structure for both staff and clients. Administrative work will take up part of your day, while the rest of the time you will be part of the production. In this role, you will create menus and be responsible for purchasing food and supplies for the kitchen. You will collaborate with other functions in the prison as well as with other colleagues within the authority to develop our kitchen operations.

The food in the kitchen is prepared from scratch, and you will share responsibility for ensuring that portion prices are within budget. Part of the daily work may also involve mentoring clients in employment alongside the chefs. The team currently consists of five chefs, including you as the kitchen manager. You will work closely with the prison officer, who has formal personnel responsibility.

The tasks include all common tasks in a large kitchen such as planning, quality assurance, purchasing, invoice management, inventory, and meal preparation. The responsibilities also include shared responsibility for cleaning the kitchen facilities, dishwashing, and self-control in accordance with applicable legislation.

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 should have a strong ability to organize and structure your work, see the big picture, and appreciate order and tidiness. You have good judgment and take responsibility for your tasks.

It is important to us that you share the Swedish Prison and Probation Service's fundamental values of a humane view of humanity, respect for the individual, and belief in people's willingness and ability to 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 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 that the Swedish Prison and Probation Service deems relevant
• Good knowledge of the Swedish language in both spoken and written form
• Experience working as a head chef or similar supervisory role in the kitchen
• Good computer skills
• Driver's license B

It is an advantage if you have:

• Experience working in a large kitchen
• Experience handling invoices, orders/purchases
• Good knowledge of food hygiene and self-control
• Good knowledge of special diets and allergens

OTHER

The Swedish Prison and Probation Service has chosen to remove the personal letter and replaced it with selection questions 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 the Swedish Prison and Probation Service, 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 the Swedish Prison and Probation Service's operations.

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

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

Individual salary setting applies.

Probationary employment may be applied.

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