Ente Ospedaliero Cantonale (EOC)
Lugano
Qualified Cook (100%)
- 01 October 2026
- 100%
- Permanent position
- Lugano
Job summary
Join EOC, a multisite hospital in Ticino with 1,000 beds. Enjoy a supportive work environment and various benefits.
Tasks
- Prepare quality meals in a multicultural setting for patients.
- Ensure compliance with HACCP and food safety standards.
- Collaborate effectively with team members and other departments.
Skills
- AFC chef certificate and solid experience in catering required.
- Proficient in Italian and another national language.
- Strong computer skills and ability to work autonomously.
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About the job
The EOC, the multisite hospital of Ticino, is present with its institutes throughout the entire cantonal territory with 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 Hospitality Services team, we are looking for a qualified cook with a fixed-term contract for one year, with the possibility of renewal, at the Lugano Regional Hospital:
Qualified 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 qualified cook
- Solid experience in the catering sector
- Strong knowledge of equipment, food techniques, and HACCP standards
- Ability to plan work effectively and efficiently
- Autonomy, flexibility, confidentiality
- Teamwork orientation
- Fluency 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 15 October 2026 only electronically via the link below. 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).
