Culinary Production Manager

About the job

About the offer

Join the Lavaux Hospital, a public interest health institution recognised for the quality of its services, its privileged working environment, and its commitment to quality food for patients, residents, beneficiaries, and staff.

To strengthen our catering team, we are looking for a Production Manager to oversee culinary production and supervise the kitchen teams.

Your missions

Reporting to the Head Chef, you are responsible for the smooth running of production, the quality of culinary services, and compliance with hygiene and safety standards. You also manage the production team and actively participate in the development of the service.

In this role, you will notably be required to:

• Organise, coordinate, and supervise the daily production of meals as well as their distribution across various sales points and unit offices
• Ensure the gustatory, nutritional, and sanitary quality of services, respecting institutional requirements and sustainable development principles
• Ensure compliance with and monitoring of HACCP standards and self-control procedures
• Participate in menu development in collaboration with the Head Chef
• Manage food stocks, supplies, and contribute to optimising the supply chain
• Supervise equipment maintenance and ensure their rational use
• Participate in the administrative and financial monitoring of the service and respect the allocated budget
• Supervise, support, and evaluate kitchen staff, apprentices, interns, and volunteers
• Organise team activities, ensure cover during absences, and foster a collaborative working atmosphere
• Actively participate in quality initiatives and continuous service improvement

Your profile

Technical skills

• Federal Certificate of Competence (CFC) as a cook or equivalent qualification
• Federal diploma as head chef
• Minimum 5 years of professional experience in a similar role
• Proven experience in team management and leadership
• Experience in training and supervising apprentices
• Excellent knowledge of HACCP standards and food hygiene rules
• Good command of common IT tools (Office Suite)

Interpersonal skills

• Unifying leadership and ability to mobilise a team
• Organisational skills and ability to prioritise
• Forward-thinking and decision-making ability
• Sense of responsibility and exemplary conduct
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to transfer knowledge and support staff development
• Collaborative spirit and ability to work in an interdisciplinary environment
• Rigour, discretion, and respect for procedures

Assets

• Experience in the hospital, medico-social, or collective catering sector
• Knowledge of dietetics or experience in preparing adapted meals
• Knowledge of German and/or English

We offer you

• A position of responsibility within a recognised institution
• A modern and stimulating working environment in the heart of Lavaux
• A varied activity combining management, production, and continuous improvement
• A committed, dynamic, and multidisciplinary team
• Attractive working conditions and opportunities for ongoing training

Start date: to be agreed

Contract type: permanent