Part-time Head Chef (90%)

About the job

Class and annual salary (including 13th month salary):

5 63'297.-- / 99'178.--

Tasks:

• assume shared responsibility for managing the Central Kitchen laboratory
• coordinate the work of assigned inmates and actively collaborate in the inmates' training activities (apprenticeships)
• independently carry out production cycles according to the daily planning
• ensure food hygiene and cleanliness standards according to company HACCP levels and complete the required training to acquire appropriate safety skills
• participate in organizing internal events and in menu preparation and planning
• ensure the laboratory's economic efficiency and be available to attend professional development courses
• ensure and maintain order and safety in the laboratory, collaborating with custody staff
• contribute to the overall smooth operation of the prison facilities and take on additional tasks and duties as directed by management

Requirements:

• general requirements:
• Swiss citizenship
• minimum age: 35 years, classes from 1991 and earlier are accepted
• Federal Certificate of Competence (AFC) as a cook
• possession of additional certifications or diplomas in the field and dietetics may be considered an advantage
• several years of proven professional experience
• certificate as an apprentice trainer (master trainer), or willingness to obtain it
• experience in apprentice training may be considered an advantage
• possession of a category B driving license (manual transmission)
• strong motivation for the job
• physical and psychological requirements:
• good general health, especially absence of conditions incompatible with the regular performance of the Head Chef role
• good physical and stress resistance
• mental fitness for the role
• flexibility to work split shifts including weekends and holidays
• skills:
• proficiency in spoken and written Italian and good knowledge of at least one other official language
• adequate computer skills at user level and good command of the Office suite
• leadership skills, ability to work individually and in a team
• sense of responsibility, systematic approach, initiative, and strong organizational skills
• ease in interpersonal relationships
• reliability, precision, impartiality, and discretion
• ability to manage conflict and stress situations; problem-solving skills
• conduct and background:
• a police information check will verify the absence of elements or any prior offenses incompatible with the Head Chef role, particularly evaluating the severity or nature of any committed offense and recidivism;
• good reputation; specifically, no behavior incompatible with the Head Chef role in prison facilities such as dishonorable conduct, disrespect for ethical values shared by society, character predispositions to conflict, etc.
• no ongoing justified enforcement procedures and no certificates of asset deficiency

Special remarks:

• work location: Lugano-Cadro
• attach a copy of the driving license (front/back scan) to the application

Application conditions:

• applications must be submitted online. Other forms of application will not be considered valid
• in addition to documents submitted at the time of online application (cover letter and motivation, curriculum vitae, diplomas, certificates, and work attestations), additional documentation may be requested later (criminal record with related self-certification and health status self-certification)

Employment conditions:

• appointment or assignment: as provided by the Law on the Organization of State Employees and Teachers of March 15, 1995 (LORD) and the related Regulation. Any changes in law concerning salary and organization are explicitly reserved
• working hours: 42 hours per week (for a 100% employment rate), flexible or according to service needs

Deadline:

April 27, 2026

Further information can be obtained from Mr. Enrico Ghilardi, Head of Prison Facilities Management, tel. 091 815 00 11.