Apprenticeship - CFC Catering Specialist - 100%

03 February 2026
100%
Permanent position
Genève

Job summary

The Hôpitaux Universitaires de Genève is a leading institution with over 13,000 staff.

Tasks

As an apprentice, you'll manage restaurant operations effectively.
You'll ensure quality service and customer satisfaction daily.
Learn culinary techniques and hygiene in a dynamic environment.

Skills

Completion of mandatory schooling and a strong interest in cuisine.
Teamwork and good communication skills are essential.
Ability to handle stress and maintain cleanliness creatively.

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About the job

Company Description

With more than 13,000 employees representing 160 professions, the Geneva University Hospitals are a reference institution at the national and international level. To learn more about our institution, take a few minutes to consult our 2025 retrospective by clicking here .

The apprenticeship offer at HUG is developing and diversifying. Apprenticeships cover 24 different professions across several hospital activity areas. Discover more information about apprenticeships at HUG or watch videos of apprenticeships at HUG .

To contribute to your success, your supervision is provided by certified trainers and, throughout your training, internships are organized within the institution or in collaboration with partner companies and institutions to guarantee you a diversified, innovative, and quality training.

For the 2026 intake, our Catering Service teams are looking for their future CFC catering specialist apprentice.

Job Description

The Catering Service includes seven kitchens and eleven catering outlets (brasserie, cafeteria, café, sandwich shop) serving about 9,000 meals per day. This service's mission is to offer quality services and pleasant, friendly moments.

As an apprentice catering specialist, you participate in the proper management of the restaurant; you ensure service, reception, and customer advice.

Additionally, you oversee stock management, invoicing, and cash handling.

As a catering specialist, you plan and organize your work in a logical order, taking into account the service priorities and bringing as much efficiency as possible.

The diversity of services provided and the demands imposed by the hospital environment allow the Catering Service to offer apprentices a varied and comprehensive training path.

Through learning various culinary skills (cooking and production methods, food preparation, hygiene and safety rules, etc.), you will acquire the basic techniques contained in the progression of your training curriculum.

Qualifications

You have successfully completed your compulsory schooling and have a strong interest in cooking and discovering different sectors of catering.

Friendly, you enjoy teamwork and communicate easily with your interlocutors.

You know how to manage your stress in difficult situations and seek help if necessary.

Cleanliness and creativity are among your qualities.

You have an interest in the hospital environment and are ready to commit to a professional training alternating work in a company, practical courses, and theoretical lessons at school.

Additional Information

Start date: 14.08.2026
Number of positions: 1
Activity rate: 100%
Contract: 36-month apprenticeship
Application deadline: 30.04.2026

Your application file must include a letter demonstrating your motivation, your curriculum vitae, your report card from the last three months, and copies of your diplomas.

Having completed an observation internship related to the chosen apprenticeship is an asset and helps clarify your professional choice.

Having completed the EVAtech test is also a major asset for your application: https://www.eva-evatech.ch/

This announcement is addressed equally to women and men.

Only applications submitted via the recruitment platform will be considered. Paper and email applications will not be processed.