Catering employee / laundry assistant in the Hospitality Service (13027-LO-103-2026)

About the job

Technical, Logistics

Catering employee / laundry assistant in the Hospitality Service

The Hospitality Service is looking for a catering employee / laundry assistant at the hospital city site, at a 50% activity rate (permanent contract). The starting date is scheduled for July 1, 2026, or to be agreed upon.

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Context

The Lausanne University Hospital (CHUV) is one of the 5 Swiss university hospitals and one of the best in the world according to the 2025 ranking by Newsweek magazine. Thanks to its collaboration with the Faculty of Biology and Medicine of the University of Lausanne and EPFL, CHUV plays a leading and European-scale role in medical care, medical research, and training.

The Hospital Logistics Department (LOH) is tasked with ensuring that care, teaching, and research units can fully focus on their core business by providing and developing efficient logistical operational services (disinfection and maintenance, patient transfers, sterilization, catering, goods transport, stock management, etc.).

The catering of the Hospitality Service (HOT) is attached to the LOH Department of CHUV. It includes several large kitchens that produce more than 2.2 million meals annually for patients, employees, and visitors. This work is carried out by more than 280 professionals committed to quality and service.

Mission

• You perform cleaning and maintenance tasks of various premises according to established guidelines and procedures
• You apply the current HACCP standards and carry out cleaning records (self-monitoring)
• You use, clean, and maintain equipment and materials (dishes and utensils) according to established guidelines and procedures
• You actively contribute to waste reduction and sort waste (food and non-food)
• You set up all the materials (dishes, cutlery, trays, etc.) used for meal service
• You ensure the storage of various utensils and materials in the designated kitchen areas
• You check that the necessary quantity of dishes is available for each meal service
• You store and distribute all materials according to the needs of the catering service
• You may be required to cover shifts at different sites.

Profile

• You have at least 2 years of experience in the hotel, hospital, or general catering sector
• You are able to work in a hospital environment and comply with institutional hygiene standards
• You master the French language both orally and in writing - minimum B1 level
• You are willing to work variable hours, evenings, weekends, and public holidays
• You are attentive to the quality of your work, punctual, autonomous, and have a good team spirit.

We offer

Becoming a collaborator of the Lausanne University Hospital, recognized worldwide, guarantees you:

• Top social benefits, 20 days paternity leave, and 4 months maternity leave (with the possibility of an additional month of breastfeeding leave)
• Regular salary progression adapted to responsibilities
• A 13th salary and 25 days of vacation per year
• A right to at least three days of training per year, with access to a varied offer within the CHUV Training Center and partner training centers of the State of Vaud
• Social, cultural, and economic benefits offered to members of the H-Oxygène association
• Benefits offered within the mobility plan (discounts on public transport subscriptions, promotion of "Mobility" vehicles, and discounts on the purchase of electric bikes)
• Company restaurants in each hospital building with preferential rates.

Contact and application submission

Contact for information about the position: Mrs. Claire-Noëlle Grodet, deputy sector manager, at 021 314 66 68.

Since all our applications are processed electronically, we kindly ask you to apply exclusively online by clicking the APPLY button at the bottom of the announcement.

If you have difficulty applying, you can consult our procedure on how to apply online. If for technical reasons you cannot apply online, we invite you to contact our Recruitment Unit, which will assist you in your process, either by email at e.recrutement@chuv.ch or by phone at 021 314 85 70.

CHUV applies the highest quality requirements in its recruitment processes. Furthermore, committed to promoting diversity among our collaborators, we pay attention to different life paths and do everything possible to ensure equal treatment and avoid any discrimination. We look forward to receiving your application.

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