Apprenticeship Cook EFZ
Adullam-Stiftung Basel
Basel
Key information
- Publication date:26 August 2025
- Workload:100%
- Place of work:Basel
Job summary
Join the Adullam Foundation, a leader in elder care in northwest Switzerland. Enjoy a supportive environment with great benefits!
Tasks
- Gain hands-on experience in various kitchen roles.
- Prepare meals for patients, staff, and guests daily.
- Train with experienced mentors in a vibrant kitchen.
Skills
- Completed compulsory school education, fluent in German.
- Passion for cooking and food handling.
- Strong organizational skills and teamwork.
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The Adullam Foundation is a leading institution for geriatric medicine, therapy, and care in Northwestern Switzerland. It operates a hospital and an affiliated care center each in Basel and Riehen. The approximately 800 employees offer elderly people a regionally unique all-round care from acute medicine through rehabilitation to transitional and long-term care. Holistic care at Adullam includes a high quality standard, lived humanity, and great respect for old age.
Our main kitchen in Basel prepares around 300 lunches as well as 250 breakfasts and dinners daily for patients, residents, employees, and guests. Additionally, we provide our guests with snacks and small specialties in the "Café Jardin".
The Adullam Foundation trains a large number of apprentices and students every year. From August 2026, we offer you a varied and practical training as a Cook EFZ.
Apprenticeship Cook EFZ
100%
| Basel and Riehen
What Awaits You
During your training, you will get to know all stations of a professional kitchen:
- Gardemanger (cold kitchen)
- Saucier (sauces & meat dishes)
- Entremetier (side dishes & vegetables)
- Patisserie (desserts & pastries)
- Gardemanger (cold kitchen)
- Saucier (sauces & meat dishes)
- Entremetier (side dishes & vegetables)
- Patisserie (desserts & pastries)
What You Bring
- Completed compulsory schooling
- Very good German skills
- Joy in cooking and handling food
- Good sense of smell and taste
- Organizational talent and ability to concentrate – even in hectic situations
- Physical fitness (work mostly standing)
- Willingness to work on weekends and public holidays
- Quality and hygiene awareness as well as a sense of order
- Team spirit, reliability, and empathy
- Open and proactive working style
Interested? Then we look forward to your application.
For specific questions, Mr. Urs Burkart, Head of Kitchen Basel, will be happy to assist you: +41 61 266 82 16
We look forward to receiving your complete application!
For specific questions, Mr. Urs Burkart, Head of Kitchen Basel, will be happy to assist you: +41 61 266 82 16
We look forward to receiving your complete application!
What We Offer You:
Exciting introductory week with all apprentices of the Adullam Foundation
Staff restaurant with discounted meals, free coffee and water
Break with free morning snack
Personal support by experienced trainers
Pick-e-Bike
Warm, supportive team and appreciative atmosphere
Staff events and other benefits
A practical, meaningful training with lots of heart and responsibility
Appreciative welcome culture and team spirit
Internal yoga courses
Modern infrastructure in care and hospital environment
