Zurich
Cook (m/f/d)
- 22 June 2026
- 60 – 80%
- Permanent position
- German (Intermediate)
About the job
Novae Restauration SA was founded in 2003 and is one of the leading players in communal catering in Switzerland. With 30,000 prepared and served meals daily at over 80 locations, the company counts large corporations and renowned institutions, as well as medical-social and educational facilities (from nursery to university) among its clients.
As taste enthusiasts, the 750 employees offer a unique taste experience based on high-quality products. Closeness, passion, commitment and excellence are the core values we offer to our customers and employees.
Novae is valued for its expertise in nutrition, its commitment to sustainable development, its procurement policy of short supply chains and its partnerships with local producers, having developed a strong, responsible and committed ecosystem.
To ensure the quality of our "tailor-made" services, we are looking for a:
Cook (m/f/d)
80% during the school year (12 weeks holiday)
(with a school contract providing for 12 weeks holiday, corresponding to an annualised employment rate of approx. 70%)
At an international school
Your tasks
- Independently carry out hot and cold production
- Ensure service and replenishment
- Contribute to a good atmosphere and sociability during service through a friendly reception
- Participate in the smooth running of the kitchen: creating menus, placing orders
- Ensure the delivery of meals prepared at the school
- Participate in monthly inventories and cleaning tasks
- Guarantee the quality of the culinary performance
- Make your safety and that of your colleagues a priority
- Ensure compliance with food hygiene standards (HACCP)
- You have the opportunity to bring in your creativity and ideas to support the overall development of our services for our customers and guests.
Your skills and talents
- Cook diploma / training in the hotel and catering industry
- You are passionate about your profession and combine technique with creativity.
- Sensitive to the use of healthy, local, seasonal and fresh products
- You strive to satisfy customers and are a flexible, creative person with the ambition to make suggestions
- Enjoy working in a team
- Proficiency in English is a must to meet the requirements of an international population.
What we offer you
- A strategic role and independent work
- 80% with attractive working hours and a good work-life balance (approx. 70%: annualised working time with school holidays – 12 weeks)
- Development prospects in a growth-oriented company
- A cooperative, friendly and motivating working environment where human and professional strengths are equally valued
- A working environment based on our three values: passion, closeness and commitment
- A training policy that guarantees the further development of your personal and professional skills
- A fair remuneration
Taste enthusiast?
For 20 years, we have been committed to offering authentic products. That is why we follow an approach focused on people, nature and health. Every day, our teams strive for transparency and authenticity on your plate!
Join Novae, an active and responsible company committed to sustainable nutrition and employing passionate staff.
All Novae employees contribute to creating an environment where diversity is highly valued and ensure that everyone can feel included and respected.
Please send us your complete application documents, which we will review with due discretion.
Please note that only applications matching the desired profile can be considered.