Summer Job as a Chef 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 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, remand detention, and client transport.

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

The Hinseberg area is located on the outskirts of Frövi, about thirty kilometers northeast of Örebro, and consists of a prison and a remand center. Public transport can be challenging on weekends and evenings. The area is approximately 1.5 kilometers walking distance from the nearest transport hub. If you drive, you can park in our staff parking lot, which is close to the area.

We are looking for someone who already knows that they want to make a difference in the summer of 2026. With us, you will be part of something bigger – our common mission for a safer society. Apply to us for a valuable summer job that you will carry with you for the rest of your life!

JOB DESCRIPTION

As a chef, you will primarily prepare meals for inmates at the prison, but to some extent also for the staff. The tasks involved are typical duties within a large kitchen, such as planning, purchasing, providing food for breakfast, and preparing lunch and dinner. Your responsibilities will also include cleaning the kitchen facilities, washing dishes, and conducting self-control in accordance with current legislation. Preparation of diet food and other special diets may occur. The work is carried out in collaboration with staff in other functions.

There is a chance for hourly employment both before and after the summer position.

QUALIFICATIONS

As a chef, it is important that you are confident, stable, and self-aware. You remain calm and controlled in stressful situations and collaborate well with others. It is also important that you have good judgment, can work well with others, and take responsibility for your tasks.

To thrive and succeed in your role, it is important 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 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 catering education at the high school level, or other education combined with experience that the Swedish Prison and Probation Service 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 with self-control
• Relevant language skills
• Experience working with special diets
• A valid driver's license (B)

OTHER INFORMATION

The Swedish Prison and Probation Service 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 your 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 uphold democratic values and the state values that apply to the operations of the Swedish Prison and Probation Service.

Some positions are classified for security purposes, 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 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 the Swedish Prison and Probation Service. Read more about military placement at: Military Placement (https://www.kriminalvarden.se/jobba-hos-oss/rekryteringsprocessen/krigsplacering/)

Individual salary setting is applied.

We work with ongoing selection.

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 advertisement. 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 advertisement.

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.