Project Manager "Future School Catering" 80%
Kanton Zürich
Zürich
Key information
- Publication date:23 September 2025
- Workload:80%
- Place of work:Zürich
Job summary
Join the Mittelschul- und Berufsbildungsamt Zürich as a Projektleiter/-in. Lead innovative school meal projects for a sustainable future.
Tasks
- Steer the development of school meal services in Zürich's schools.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure quality and effectiveness.
- Engage user groups and manage project leadership tasks as needed.
Skills
- Higher education completion and 10+ years in gastronomy required.
- Strong communication skills and project management experience.
- Ability to work independently in complex environments.
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Innovative, proactive, networked thinking
The Secondary School and Vocational Training Office of the Canton of Zurich is the competence and service center for vocational training, high schools, higher vocational education, and continuing education in the Canton of Zurich. In the development area, a position as Project Manager School Catering 80% (limited until the end of September 2028) is to be filled immediately or by arrangement. Are you interested in contributing to an open and committed team? Are you ready for learning experiences in a versatile and meaningful environment? Then apply with us!
Your area of responsibility
As a project manager, you actively shape the future of school catering at secondary and vocational schools in the Canton of Zurich. You lead a project to further develop the catering offer at Zurich secondary and vocational schools and take the lead from project initiation to concept development and implementation. In doing so, you work closely with internal and external specialist offices, school administrations, providers, and other stakeholders. You involve user groups purposefully and ensure the quality and effectiveness of the measures. If needed and possible, you take on additional project management tasks.
Your profile
We are looking for an innovative personality with experience in project management. You have completed higher education (e.g., university of applied sciences, professional examination) and have over ten years of professional experience with a proven connection to gastronomy. You are accustomed to working out and implementing viable solutions with various stakeholders in a complex environment. You work independently, plan your tasks carefully and proactively, and have convincing communication skills. You enjoy working in a politically influenced environment and are ideally already familiar with the HER-MES project management method. As a team player with high social competence, you contribute to our appreciative team culture.
Our offer
Are you interested in a position in the service of education and youth? With us, you benefit from attractive employment conditions, flexible working hours with home office options, training opportunities, and a central workplace just a few minutes from Zurich main station.
For further information, Barbara Schneider, Head of Development, is happy to assist you at 043 259 77 52.
We look forward to your electronic application. Applications from employment agencies as well as applications via e-mail will not be considered for this vacancy.
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