Deputy Head of Kitchen / Dietitian Cook
- 31 October 2026
- 80 – 100%
- Permanent position
About the job
Shape the future with us - Committed together for the new St. Bernhard
More from life - that is what we stand for as the St. Bernhard retirement centre in Wettingen with 140 residential units. Over 210 employees care for our residents with passion. Enabling self-determined living in old age is at the heart of our actions. Everything is united under one roof here: innovative gastronomy with a public restaurant, podiatry, hairdresser, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, event rooms and even a daycare centre.We enjoy the benefits of a state-of-the-art infrastructure in a very good transport location. With us, you will become part of a motivated team with flat hierarchies.
To strengthen our team, we are looking for committed, open and positive personalities as
Deputy Head of Kitchen / Dietitian Cook
What you can expect from us:
- A job with great freedom and independence
- A multi-generational team with plenty of say and opportunities to shape things
- Flat hierarchy, informal culture; we meet at eye level
- A philosophy that puts the residents at the centre
- Modern and large infrastructure
- Discounted meals in the in-house gastronomy
- Fringe benefits such as free parking and other discounts with various contract partners (supplementary insurance, fitness, pharmacy and much more)
- Attractive working hours (06:00 - 15:00 or 09:30 - 18:30)
- At least 5 weeks’ holiday (6 weeks from age 50, 7 weeks from age 60)
Your tasks:
- Assisting in the professional management of around 16 employees and four apprentices
- Ensuring and coordinating smooth operations, including compliance with hygiene and occupational safety regulations as well as food law
- Assisting in the offer and menu planning tailored to the needs of our residents and customers for the external restaurant
- Co-responsibility for the kitchen, from inventory management through production to the customer
- Preparation of meals, as well as organisation and assistance at events and banquets
- Administrative tasks (staff scheduling, appointment planning, ordering, invoice control) and conducting training sessions as well as participating in projects
What you bring:
- Completed training as a chef EFZ
- 2 - 5 years’ experience in a comparable position in healthcare
- IT affinity and preferably experience as BESIBE
- A personality with high social competence, flexibility and resilience
- Used to keeping an overview and motivating the team in hectic times
- Entrepreneurship is not a foreign word to you
