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About Us

Astar is a leading provider of adult education. Our vision is to contribute to a strong and resilient labor market. We offer not just education and jobs – we create professional pride and joy in work.

Do you want to help create professional pride, joy in work, and hope for the future? At Astar, we educate adults – in an adult manner. We are proud of our mission and are now looking for you who share our values and want to make a difference.

Our Values

• Professional Pride – We are knowledgeable, experienced, and work close to the labor market. We use resources wisely and with respect.
• Perseverance – We never give up – neither on our students nor on ourselves. We believe in development through responsibility and high expectations.
• Joy in Work – We build good relationships, are curious, enthusiastic, and welcoming. Together, we create a workplace where people enjoy being.

About the Assignment

The assignment concerns labor market training within the Swedish Prison and Probation Service (Kriminalvården) and is a replacement recruitment for a well-established training program that has been running for a long time – “Behind Bars and Pots”.

The training is an important part of the prison’s operations and has for many years contributed to preparing participants for work in the restaurant industry after release. Here, you step into a functioning structure with clear frameworks, while simultaneously having the opportunity to develop and refine the training.

At Astar, we believe in a second chance. Through structure, clarity, and professional pride, you contribute to an important societal mission where education becomes a tool for rehabilitation, empowerment, and establishment in the labor market. Our work is characterized by high expectations, clear leadership in the classroom, and responsibility for each participant's development.

About the Role

In the role of teacher in chef training, you are responsible for planning and conducting teaching in upper secondary and labor market-oriented courses within hospitality and food, according to GY25, with a focus on chef, for example:

• Cooking and cooking methods
• Food knowledge and raw material handling
• Hygiene, food safety, and self-control
• Special diets and nutrition science
• Planning and organizing work in the kitchen
• Service, collaboration, and professional work methods

You lead the teaching based on the Astar Model, where the teacher takes clear responsibility for structure, progression, and results. The teaching is teacher-led, takes place in clear steps, and is based on continuous follow-up of participants' understanding and development.

The focus is on combining practice and theory, developing professional identity, and creating a safe and structured learning environment. You actively work to motivate participants, set clear boundaries, and ensure study peace – while building relationships and hope for the future.

As part of the assignment, you also work with labor market connections and contribute to participants' path towards employment, in line with Astar’s focus on employability and early contact with the industry.

The teaching takes place in close collaboration with the Swedish Prison and Probation Service and the Swedish Public Employment Service (Arbetsförmedlingen) and places high demands on structure, safety awareness, and professionalism. You are an important adult role model who contributes to order, motivation, and development.

Who Are We Looking For?

We are looking for you who have solid professional experience as a chef and pedagogical education – and who want to use your competence for something greater than production.

For the position, you need:

• to be a qualified vocational teacher in hospitality and food, or
• to have at least two (2) years of professional experience in hospitality and/or large-scale kitchens, along with pedagogical education of at least 30 higher education credits, or
• to have at least two (2) years of professional experience in hospitality and/or large-scale kitchens, along with pedagogical experience of at least one (1) year of work as a teacher for adults aged 16–25.

We are looking for you who:

• work in a structured manner and take full responsibility for your assignment
• have high expectations and do not give up on participants' development
• are clear, consistent, and professional in your leadership
• build relationships and create joy in work in the learning environment

Your approach is characterized by professional pride, responsibility, and a solution-focused way of working – in line with Astar’s value base.

Since the training is conducted within the Swedish Prison and Probation Service, you must be able to undergo and pass the security clearance check.

Why Astar?

At Astar, we combine professional competence with a value base. We stand for professional pride, perseverance, and joy in work – and we believe in every person's ability to grow, develop, and take responsibility for their future when the right conditions exist.

With us, you get:

• A meaningful assignment with clear societal value
• Collegial support and a common pedagogical model
• The opportunity to contribute to rehabilitation, competence supply, and a more inclusive working life

We Offer

• A workplace where you get to grow and develop.
• A team that supports each other and celebrates successes together.
• The possibility to truly impact people's lives.

Do you want to make a difference? Apply today and become part of Astar!