Sous Chef / Deputy Kitchen Manager 100%

Senevita is the largest integrated provider of services for the elderly and employs around 4,000 staff. Outpatient and inpatient services seamlessly merge. While the Senevita locations stand for independent assisted living and comprehensive care, Senevita Casa is the leading provider of private home care services throughout Switzerland.

In January 2026, Senevita Birsgarten will open in Reinach/BL. We offer a total of 88 care places (22 protected units), 52 apartments for assisted living, and a restaurant in an idyllic location with very good public transport connections. We are looking for a motivated and team-oriented personality from January 1, 2026 as

Sous Chef / Deputy Kitchen Manager 100%

Actively shape our new operation and your team.

You will play a key role in implementing processes to establish services and quality at the highest level. You can expect a new and modern working environment, as well as the opportunity to sustainably shape and influence your team and the home for our residents.

• Designing menu plans with fresh and seasonal products for our restaurant and care departments (residents, external guests, and staff)
• Adhering to the hygiene concept and the regulations of the federal food ordinance
• Responsibility for inventory management (goods receipt/check, storage, preparation)
• Coordinating all processes with the head chef
• Taking over or assisting in the supervision and support of apprentices
• Process-oriented thinking and careful working methods
• Cooking and pampering our residents and guests daily with fresh meals
• Independently preparing both cold and hot dishes
• Being confident and unflinching during special events and banquets, even on a larger scale

• Completed training as a cook with a federal diploma (EFZ), ideally with further education
• Several years of leadership experience (preferably in the healthcare sector)
• Experience in dietetic cooking, ideally training as a diet cook
• Flexible, resilient, and team-oriented personality
• High professional, social, and self-competence
• Strong quality awareness, enjoyment of fresh products, passion, and creativity
• Good MS Office skills (Excel, Word) and gastro systems/programs
• Good German language skills, both spoken and written

• New opening in a modern building and work environment with public transport connections
• Extensive work tools (concepts, process instructions, etc.)
• New and modern infrastructure (building, IT, etc.)
• A varied and responsible field of activity
• A appreciative leadership culture and internal training
• Extensive training opportunities
• Attractive discounts/partner rebates/benefits (meals, job ticket/season ticket, supplementary insurance, etc.)
• Good social benefits and at least 5 weeks of vacation (6 weeks from age 50, 7 weeks from age 60)

Take the chance to create something new with us!

We look forward to meeting you! Together we shape the future and offer our residents and employees high-quality services.

Send us your online application.

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