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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 becomes safer and more secure for everyone. We are the authority responsible for prisons, probation, detention centers, and client transport.

Want to know more? Hear what our employees think about working in the Swedish Prison and Probation Service: https://www.kriminalvarden.se/jobba-hos-oss/ (https://www.kriminalvarden.se/jobba-hos-oss/)

Read more about the Österåker prison's operations on our website: https://www.kriminalvarden.se/kontakt/hitta-och-kontakta/verksamhet/anstalt/osteraker/#verksamhet (https://www.kriminalvarden.se/kontakt/hitta-och-kontakta/verksamhet/anstalt/osteraker/#verksamhet)

The Stockholm East area includes the two closed prisons Österåker and Täby. Here, we mainly employ correctional officers, but also healthcare personnel, teachers, administrators, production leaders, and other important professional groups. The clients at the prisons are engaged in various activities, including education, treatment programs, workshop work, and assembly and packaging tasks – all to create structure, meaning, and conditions for a better future.

Österåker prison is in an exciting expansion phase with new prison places and activity facilities coming into operation between 2025 and 2027. There are good opportunities to grow with the organization – both in terms of the number of employees and in new, exciting roles. The prison is located outside Åkersberga – perfect for those who appreciate avoiding rush hour traffic. Car is the easiest way to get here. Täby prison is a small facility with a family-like environment and good commuting options. Both prisons offer staff parking.

We care about a health-promoting work environment - therefore, there is a staff gym at Österåker prison. There is also a popular staff restaurant where you can eat and socialize with your colleagues.

JOB DESCRIPTION

As a chef at Österåker prison, you will be part of a close-knit team of seven people, consisting of six chefs and one kitchen manager. Currently, meals are prepared for about 250 inmates and 100 staff, but as the prison expands, this number will increase. With the expansion, self-catering will also be introduced at the prison, meaning that inmates will cook for themselves in the departments. As a chef, you may assist with this.

The work includes all tasks in a large kitchen, including planning, purchasing, and preparing lunch and dinner. It also includes cleaning the kitchen facilities, dishwashing, and self-monitoring according to current legislation. Preparation of special diets is also included. Collaboration with staff in other departments is a natural part of the job role.

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, as well as an interest in baking and cooking.

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 people, 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 with 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 relevant experience
• At least two years of work experience as a chef
• Experience working in a large kitchen
• Very good skills in spoken and written Swedish

It is an advantage if you have:

• Experience working with self-monitoring
• Experience working with special diets

OTHER

The Swedish Prison and Probation Service has chosen to remove the personal letter and replace it with selection questions relevant to the position. The answers to the selection questions and CV will form the basis for whether you qualify 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 you must 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 in a security class, 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. 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 involve 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 specified in the ad.

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