Cook, Location Selnau, fixed-term until mid-March 2027

Tasks

• You independently prepare fresh and high-quality meals for our residents, staff, and external guests.
• You help design the menus and contribute new ideas.
• You assist with service and have direct contact with our residents.
• You support the training of apprentices.

Profile

• A flexible and committed person with a passion for the profession, high quality standards, and a strong service orientation
• Professional experience, preferably in the care of elderly people
• Completed vocational training as a cook with a Federal VET Diploma (EFZ)
• Knowledge of age-specific nutrition
• Your availability includes weekdays Wednesday to Friday as well as occasional shifts at weekends and on other days

We offer

Look forward to an exciting area of responsibility in a professional and team-oriented working environment with a first-name culture throughout the company. People are at the centre of what we do. Therefore, we support the compatibility of private and professional life; different working models make this possible.

As part of the City of Zurich and due to the size of our organisation, we offer attractive development opportunities, progressive employment conditions, and excellent social benefits.

The annual salary for this position ranges from CHF 64,070 to CHF 85,610 (100%) depending on experience.

About us

The Health Centres for the Elderly of the City of Zurich are one of the largest geriatric institutions in Switzerland. We are the leading service provider in the elderly care sector – with expertise, heart, and a comprehensive range of services from a single source.

At the Health Centre for the Elderly Selnau in Zurich-City in District 1, older people with mental impairments or dependency disorders find a homely environment. The exceptional architecture in the Neo-Renaissance style as well as the central yet quiet, green location are just some of the advantages of this house. Here you work together with 30 colleagues.

Interested?

Alexander Heinecke, Head of Hospitality, will be happy to answer any questions about the position at +41 44 414 18 81.

Will you soon be part of one of our teams creating culinary delights in the kitchen? We look forward to receiving your online application.