Chef / Cook EFZ (Apprenticeship) 100%
Universitätsspital Basel
Basel
Key information
- Publication date:04 August 2025
- Workload:100%
- Place of work:Basel
Job summary
Join us as a cook at USB, a modern hospital with diverse opportunities. Enjoy a supportive work environment with great benefits!
Tasks
- Prepare and cook meals following hygiene standards and guidelines.
- Work in various kitchen stations like Saucier and Patisserie.
- Serve around 700 patients and 2000 meals for staff daily.
Skills
- Completion of mandatory schooling with strong grades in Math and German.
- Passion for cooking and handling food with care.
- Team-oriented, organized, and resilient in busy situations.
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You can do this with us
- As a chef/cook at USB, you can expect an exciting work environment in a large company in community catering
- You will learn the proper preparation and cooking of meals - from purchasing to storage while strictly adhering to hygiene regulations
- You will work in a rotation system in the positions of Saucier (meat, sauces), Entremetier (side dishes, vegetables, soups), Cold Kitchen, and Pastry
- The different needs of our customers and a healthy diet are at the center and are important to you
- Participating in the daily catering of about 700 patients and around 2000 meals for staff
What you bring
- You have completed the compulsory school period (Level A - grade 5 in Mathematics/German or Level E)
- You enjoy working with food and cooking
- You remain resilient in hectic situations and can organize yourself well
- You have a good sense of taste and smell
- You have robust health (work mainly while standing)
- A high awareness of quality and hygiene as well as a sense of order are important to you
- Team and service orientation are a matter of course for you
Your benefits at USB
- free sports courses (including gym), discounts for shopping, sports, and leisure, staff parties, trainee events, and much more!
- gentle start thanks to an introductory week to get to know USB and the other trainees
- active support from the trainers, your team, and the older trainees - #TeamUSB is here for you
- location in the city center - quick access to the Rhine and downtown
- a beautiful hospital garden to chill and recharge
- cozy restaurants & cafés with discounted prices for you
About USB
Finished school and ready for the whole world? We offer you a variety of training opportunities in one of the most modern hospitals in Switzerland. Whether you want to go abroad later, start a family, or plan a big career: You are in the right place with us, as we have the right path for all your plans. You certainly won't be bored here, especially with the other 400 trainees in the house... And of course: If we see that you are giving it your all, we would be happy to take you on after your graduation.
Start your career now and become part of #TeamUSB!
