Ente Ospedaliero Cantonale (EOC)
Lugano
Cook (100%)
- 09 July 2026
- 100%
- Permanent position
- Lugano
Job summary
EOC is a multi-site hospital in Ticino with 1,000 beds. Join a supportive environment offering comprehensive care across the canton.
Tasks
- Prepare quality meals for diverse patient needs in a multicultural setting.
- Manage kitchen operations efficiently while adhering to HACCP standards.
- Collaborate with a team to innovate and enhance menu offerings.
Skills
- Must have a culinary certificate and solid restaurant experience.
- Fluency in Italian and another national language (Fr/D).
- Strong computer skills and ability to work independently.
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About the job
The EOC, the multi-site hospital of Ticino, is present with its institutes throughout the entire cantonal territory for a total of 1,000 beds. The organisation effectively combines a local approach with an overall vision, guaranteeing the population a comprehensive and local hospital service, regardless of where the services are required.
Thanks to the commitment and expertise of over 6,500 collaborators and their attention to human relations, the EOC ensures quality healthcare by caring for over 41,000 inpatients annually and providing over 600,000 outpatient consultations.
To complete our team of Hospitality Services at the Lugano Regional Hospital, we are looking for a:
Cook (100%)
Profile:
The ideal candidate has professional experience as a Cook in medium/large private or public organisations. They feel comfortable in a multicultural environment and know how to manage interpersonal relationships with all stakeholders. They are willing, flexible to change, enthusiastic about bringing new ideas, and able to ensure quality while respecting times and procedures.
Necessary requirements:
- Federal certificate of capacity as a cook AFC
- solid experience in the catering sector
- solid knowledge of equipment, food techniques and HACCP standards
- ability to plan work effectively and efficiently
- autonomy, flexibility, confidentiality
- teamwork orientation
- proficiency in Italian (spoken and written) and a second national language (Fr/De)
- good IT skills
Starting date:
Complete applications including CV, cover letter, copies of study and work certificates must be submitted by 24 July 2026 only electronically via our company website.
Applications sent by post or email will not be considered, nor will applications that do not meet the required criteria.
Further information can be requested from Ms Tania Antoniou, Head of Hospitality Services ORL (+41(0) 91 811 62 72).
