Diakonie Bethanien
Zürich
Chef 100% | Placid Hotel
- 03 August 2026
- 100%
- Zürich
Job summary
Join the team at Placid Hotel Zurich as a Koch/Köchin! Enjoy a vibrant work environment and excellent benefits.
Tasks
- Prepare and present warm and cold dishes per menu plans.
- Contribute ideas for a diverse seasonal menu offering.
- Maintain quality control and proper food storage practices.
Skills
- Completed culinary training with relevant experience required.
- Strong German language skills (B1 level mandatory).
- Team-oriented with a focus on service and sustainability.
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About the job
Chef 100%
Ref. No. 79725
At the Placid Hotel Zurich, international flair merges with purist design and authentic neighbourhood character.
As an important part of this unique hotel, the urban restaurant Buckhuser presents itself in the heart of Zurich-Altstetten. With a total of 100 indoor and 100 terrace seats, we offer our guests a diverse gastronomic experience. Our kitchen is characterised by the creative reinterpretation of classics using regional ingredients.
100%
from 1 October 2026 or by arrangement
Buckhauserstrasse 34, 8048 Zurich-Altstetten
What you can look forward to:
- Modern workplaces
- at least 25 days holiday per year, additional purchase of 10 days holiday per year possible
- 11 paid public holidays (five more than provided in the L-GAV)
- 50% discount in the in-house buffet restaurant Intermezzo
- A hotel room is available as staff accommodation during room hours
- Free use of the fitness centre in-house during room hours
- Further training is promoted and supported
- Bonus for referring new colleagues
- Accident supplementary insurance - worldwide private ward
What you can achieve:
- You are jointly responsible for the mise en place, production and plating of hot and cold dishes according to the menu plan
- With your passion, you put a smile on our guests' faces and also help with our events and functions
- Your ideas contribute to a diverse and seasonal offer
- You are jointly responsible for correct stock management and proper goods receipt control in terms of both quality and quantity
- You actively assist with cleaning tasks in the kitchen and on equipment and ensure compliance with the company hygiene concept (HACCP)
- Professional preparation, quality control of produced dishes & presentation of the food
- You work at all stations
What you bring with you:
- Successfully completed training as a chef EFZ with several years of professional experience
- You have very good German language skills in spoken and written form (level B1 mandatory)
- You appreciate working in a team and are a service-oriented personality
- Quality-conscious, careful and sustainable handling of food and resources
- Personal responsibility and flexibility regarding irregular working hours
Head Chef
The Diakonie Bethanien Foundation, headquartered in Zurich-Altstetten, employs around 400 staff. The foundation includes two retirement and nursing homes, five day-care centres, two parent-child institutions, the social therapeutic residential institution TheWo Bethanien, as well as the Placid Hotel Zurich with the neighbourhood restaurant Buckhuser.
