kitchen assistant - production

About the job

Technical, Logistics

Kitchen assistant at the main kitchen of the CHUV

The Hospitality Service (HOT) is looking for a kitchen assistant - production with an activity rate between 80% - 100% (permanent contract) for the main kitchen of the CHUV. The position is to be filled from April 1, 2026, or as agreed.

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, the CHUV plays a leading and European-scale role in medical care, medical research, and training.

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

The catering service of the Hospitality Service (HOT) is attached to the LOH Department of the 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 tasks related to the distribution of cold and hot dishes (patients and restaurant)
• You carry out the cleaning of equipment, machines, utensils, and dishes
• You participate in meal distribution on the line and buffet service in the restaurant
• You ensure good communication and information flow within the team
• You adopt a positive and constructive attitude so that the client always feels welcome and well served
• You may be required to cover shifts at different sites.

Profile

• You have at least 2 years of experience in the hospitality, hospital, or general catering field
• 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 - B1 level required
• You are willing to work variable hours, evenings, weekends, and public holidays and to provide on-call service
• You are ready to work in a demanding environment (heat, noise, carrying loads, blind rooms, refrigerated rooms)
• 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
• The right to 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: Mr. Jean-Claude EVESQUE, sector manager BH4, at 079 556 17 46.

Since all our applications are processed electronically, please 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, please 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.

As part of the recruitment process for this position, if hired, you will need to provide a special criminal record extract. You will also be asked to present your original diplomas and an identity document.

The CHUV applies the highest quality standards 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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