Chef or Baker-Confectioner EFZ

About the job

Create moments of enjoyment – with creativity and heart.

Residenz Au Lac is a vibrant residential, care and service facility in a central location in Biel. Around 110 senior citizens live in apartments at the residence, as well as 50 residents in the care department, who are at the centre of daily activities. At the same time, Residenz Au Lac is an open meeting place with gastronomy, cultural, sports and educational offerings, as well as modern seminar and event rooms. The diverse range of services is supported by around 120 employees who carry out their tasks with expertise and commitment. As a recognised training company, Residenz Au Lac trains apprentices in various fields.

We are looking for a committed individual from 1 November 2026 or by arrangement.

Your tasks

• You create fresh, enjoyable and high-quality dishes daily for a wide range of target groups – from residents to external guests and business clients.
• Our kitchen is versatile: in addition to classic catering, you also actively contribute to offerings for catering, banquets and various external partners.
• You take responsibility for proper stock management in compliance with all legal requirements.
• You contribute your ideas and participate in the development of new and innovative offerings.
• In addition to classic kitchen tasks, you also have the opportunity to apply your knowledge and craftsmanship in the area of patisserie and bakery – for example, in the production of desserts, pastries and other sweet creations.
• You mainly work during the day – with planned shifts on weekends and public holidays on a rotating basis. For events and banquets, you may also be required to work evenings.

What you bring

• Completed training as a chef or baker-confectioner EFZ.
• Ideally, you have experience in community catering – but more important to us are your enthusiasm for the profession and your willingness to contribute in a versatile way.
• You work creatively, committed and with a strong awareness of hygiene.
• You have high quality standards and work carefully and resource-consciously.
• You are resilient and keep an overview even in hectic situations.
• As a baker-confectioner, you enjoy applying your expertise in various stations in our kitchen, especially in the patisserie area.
• Very good German or French skills as well as good basic knowledge of the other language.

Residenz Au Lac offers you

• A varied and meaningful range of tasks with different target groups.
• A modern kitchen with daylight (windows) – pleasant working conditions included.
• A diverse culinary offer: from à la carte dishes to home cooking and catering.
• Mostly regular working hours for a good work-life balance.
• Attractive employment conditions with certain advantages compared to the L-GAV.
• Support for your personal and professional development.