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About 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 become safer and more secure for everyone. We are the agency responsible for prisons, probation, remand prisons, and client transport.

The Stockholm West operational area, located in the nature-rich municipality of Ekerö, comprises the open prison Svartsjö, the partially open women's prison Färingsö, and the remand prison Färingsö. Approximately 170 employees and ten managers manage, lead, and develop the operations, which house around 270 inmates. The largest professional group is prison officers, but healthcare professionals, administrative staff, educators, production managers, and others also work here. The inmates are engaged in education, various treatment programs, woodworking and metalworking industries, and packaging/assembly. The inmates also run an organic farm with grain cultivation and animal husbandry. The two prisons are located a stone's throw from each other and are accessible by bus or car. You can park for free at our staff parking lot at both prisons.

Job Description

As a cook, you are responsible for food preparation, serving, and ensuring the kitchen remains clean and safe. The role also includes mentoring clients, adhering to security routines, and collaborating with the head chef.

Main Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook meals for clients and staff according to established routines and menus.
• Be responsible for dishwashing and keeping the kitchen surfaces, equipment, and utensils in order in accordance with current food legislation.
• Participate in the planning and ordering of food and kitchen supplies. Handle documentation and administrative tasks regarding inventory and deliveries as needed.
• Mentor clients in kitchen work and provide support with cooking, cleaning, and other tasks. Contribute to their learning and development as part of rehabilitation.
• Conduct self-inspections to ensure that food handling complies with current legislation. Monitor temperatures, hygiene, and proper food storage.
• Work closely with the head chef in both practical tasks and planning. Support administrative duties and ensure that work follows established guidelines.
• Follow security routines in the kitchen and contribute to a safe working environment. Perform security-related tasks such as searching kitchen premises, wearing security alarms, and collaborating with prison staff as needed.
• The role involves close collaboration with kitchen staff and clients to create a safe and structured working environment and support client development. The role also includes security responsibilities, collaboration with healthcare staff, and additional tasks that may be assigned by your direct supervisor.

Qualifications

We are looking for someone who is secure and stable. You are calm and controlled and collaborate well with others. You have good judgment and take responsibility for your tasks. Since clients with employment work in the kitchen, it is also important that you have a good understanding of how people acquire knowledge and that you can adapt your way of communicating messages.

To thrive and succeed in your assignment, it is important that you share the Swedish Prison and Probation Service's fundamental values regarding a humane view of humanity, respect for the individual, and the belief that humans are capable of development. You are also aware of and understand how background, culture, and group affiliation affect you and others. Furthermore, you are expected to contribute through your attitude to ensuring that everyone is treated equally. We place great emphasis on personal suitability.

We are looking for someone who has:

• Experience working in a kitchen
• Ability to express yourself verbally and in writing in Swedish

We consider it an advantage if you have:

• Cooking or catering education
• Experience working in a large kitchen
• Experience working with self-inspections
• Experience working with special diets
• Experience mentoring people

Employment Details

Employment Type: Hourly position

Scope: Part-time or full-time – by agreement

Start Date: By agreement

Interviews

Selection and interviews are conducted on an ongoing basis.

Other Information

The Swedish Prison and Probation Service has chosen to remove the cover letter and replaced it with selection questions relevant to the position. Answers to the selection questions and the CV form the basis for determining if you are qualified to proceed in the process.

To be considered for employment within the Swedish Prison and Probation Service, you must meet high requirements regarding suitability, judgment, security and confidentiality awareness, and compliance with current laws. This means you uphold democratic values and the state values that apply to the Swedish Prison and Probation Service's operations.

Certain positions are placed in security classes, and a security investigation with register check will be conducted before a decision on employment is made. Swedish citizenship is required for some security-classed positions. The Swedish Prison and Probation Service welcomes applicants with different backgrounds and experiences. Read more about security investigations here: 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 wartime assignment at the Swedish Prison and Probation Service. Read more about wartime assignment here: 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 the application link in the advertisement. Questions about how to apply and upload your CV should be directed to Varbi. Questions about specific jobs are answered by the contact person specified in the advertisement.

We kindly but firmly decline direct contact from staffing and recruitment agencies as well as sellers of recruitment advertisements. The Swedish Prison and Probation Service has procured agreements.