Chef at Sörbyn Correctional Facility

Kriminalvården · Full-time

Sörbyn 10, Hörnefors, Sweden

About the Swedish Prison and Probation Service The Swedish Prison and Probation Service is expanding – we are building new facilities, renovating existing ones, and expanding capacity. We are now seeking more staff members. Our most important goal is to reduce recidivism – to break the cycle of crime. When we succeed, society becomes safer and more secure for everyone. We are the authority responsible for correctional facilities, probation services, detention centers, and inmate transportation. The Umeå operational area encompasses the closed facility Umeå, the open facility Sörbyn, and the detention center Umeå. We are undergoing significant capacity increases, and much is happening in our operational area in the form of renovations and new construction. The largest occupational group is correctional officers, but we also employ healthcare professionals, administrative staff, educators, production managers, and others. At Sörbyn facility, inmates are engaged in labor market training, learning centers, various treatment programs, or work in the kitchen, carpentry, plant cultivation, textiles, and more. Sörbyn is an agricultural facility with grain cultivation and animal husbandry. At Umeå facility, inmates are engaged in wood/industrial work, kitchen duties, learning centers, and treatment programs. The Umeå facility and detention center are approximately a 10-minute walk from the nearest bus stop, and Sörbyn facility is most easily accessed by car. Staff parking is available at all units. At Sörbyn, we have a beautiful natural environment with proximity to animals and the sea. You have access to a staff gym and the opportunity to purchase locally produced products, from cutting boards to food. You will join an open environment with new and fresh facilities combined with an important mission for society. If you want to be part of creating a daily routine where cooking makes a difference, we are now seeking a chef for Sörbyn facility. We warmly welcome your application today! Job Description As a chef, you prepare meals for inmates at the facilities and detention center. The tasks include all work typical of an institutional kitchen such as joint planning, purchasing, preparation of lunch and dinner, and handling breakfast orders. The tasks also include cleaning the kitchen facilities, dishwashing, and self-inspection in accordance with applicable legislation. Preparation and handling of special diets is included. Work is conducted in collaboration with other kitchen staff and personnel in other functions. An important part of the daily work involves supervising inmates in the kitchen. You will receive an introduction when you start and will receive further training with courses required for the position. Qualifications We are looking for someone who is confident, stable, and has self-awareness. You remain calm and composed in stressful situations and work well with others. You have good judgment 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 regarding a humane perspective on people, respect for the individual, and belief that people 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 through your approach to contribute to ensuring that everyone is treated equally. We place great importance on personal suitability. We are looking for someone who has: Restaurant or institutional catering education at upper secondary level, or other education combined with experience that the Swedish Prison and Probation Service considers relevant Ability to express yourself well in speech and writing in Swedish Class B driver's license It is also advantageous to have: Experience working in an institutional kitchen Experience working with self-inspections Experience working with special diets Relevant language skills Other Information The Swedish Prison and Probation Service has chosen to eliminate the personal letter and replaced it with selection questions relevant to the position. Your answers to the selection questions and your CV form the basis for determining whether you are qualified to proceed in the process. To be eligible for employment with the Swedish Prison and Probation Service, you must meet high standards regarding suitability, judgment, security and confidentiality awareness, and compliance with applicable laws. This means you stand up for democratic values and the state values that apply to the Swedish Prison and Probation Service's operations. Certain positions are placed in a security classification, and a security clearance with background check will be conducted before an employment decision is made. For some security-classified positions, Swedish citizenship is required. The Swedish Prison and Probation Service welcomes applicants with diverse backgrounds and experiences. Learn more about security clearance here: https://www.kriminalvarden.se/jobba-hos-oss/rekryteringsprocessen/sakerhetsprovning-vid-rekrytering/ The position may involve war placement with the Swedish Prison and Probation Service. Learn more about war placement here: https://www.kriminalvarden.se/jobba-hos-oss/rekryteringsprocessen/krigsplacering/ Individual salary setting applies. A probationary period may be applied. The Swedish Prison and Probation Service strives for balanced gender distribution and increased diversity. To submit your application, click the application link in the announcement. Questions about how to apply and upload your CV should be directed directly to Varbi. Questions about specific jobs will be answered by the contact person specified in the announcement. We respectfully but firmly request that staffing and recruitment companies as well as recruitment advertisement sellers refrain from direct contact. The Swedish Prison and Probation Service has negotiated agreements. Open to All We focus on your competence, not your other circumstances. We are open to adapting the role or workplace to your needs.