Employee: Domestic Services
- 23 October 2026
- 80%
- Permanent position
About the job
We are looking for you immediately as
Employee: Domestic Services
Bern | 80%
Would you like to contribute with your commitment and joy in domestic tasks to ensure that our residents feel completely comfortable in their home? Do you enjoy supporting meal distribution, assisting with cleaning tasks and working closely with the care teams to create a well-kept and pleasant environment? Then apply as:
These are your tasks
- Assisting in the planning, preparation and distribution of meals as well as in service processes in our catering units
- Advising and caring for residents on the topic of food
- Performing basic, maintenance and intermediate cleaning in public areas and in residents’ rooms
- Ensuring room hygiene according to ecological and economical principles
- Adhering to area-specific quality assurance standards such as occupational safety, food and cleaning hygiene
- Contributing to a well-kept, inviting and homely atmosphere
This is what distinguishes you
- Completed training as a domestic specialist or service specialist
- Respectful interaction with our residents and their needs
- Independent, helpful and quality-conscious working style
- Team spirit as well as a sense of responsibility and joy in active participation
- Willingness to work evenings and weekends as well as patience and resilience in dealing with elderly people
- Creativity and the ability to approach challenges with a solution-oriented mindset
This is what distinguishes us
Attractive workplaces
You work either in Viererfeld, in close proximity to Bern city centre, or at Burgerspittel at Bahnhofplatz. Your workplace is very well accessible by public transport. Additionally, a free parking space is available when working in Viererfeld.
Enjoyment and community
You have access to free break refreshments and a heavily discounted lunch in the staff restaurant. You will experience our warm working culture at many joint events and celebrations.
Length of service gifts and attentions
We celebrate your birthday with a gift and after just three years we congratulate you with a loyalty bonus on your anniversary. With regular attentions on special occasions, we say thank you.
Considerate shift planning and holiday purchase
We appreciate your commitment and support your rest periods. We take your needs into account whenever possible and compensate for short-notice shifts and special assignments. You also have the option to increase your holiday entitlement through holiday purchase.
Supplementary social insurance
You benefit from supplementary pension fund contributions, of which we cover 60%. We have our own solid pension fund, fully cover your premiums for accident and daily sickness benefits insurance, and pay a childcare allowance.
Training and further education
You will be supported financially and with time credits for training and further education. You can also develop personally in everyday work; we accompany you in this.
Questions about the position
Dijana Gjinoski, Head of Domestic Services
+41 31 307 67 34
Dijana Gjinoski, Head of Domestic Services
+41 31 307 67 34
Burgerspittel is the elderly care institution of the Burgergemeinde Bern. At the locations "Viererfeld" and "Bahnhofplatz" Burgerspittel offers the appropriate form of residence for around 190 elderly people in a well-kept environment. The offer is aimed at the entire population - membership of the Burgergemeinde is not a requirement. Around 200 employees are committed with great warmth and ensure a high quality of life for the residents with professional services in care, support, hospitality, administration and everyday design.
