Cook (m/f/d) 85% in the School Model

Founded in 2003, Novae Restauration SA is one of the main players in the licensed gastronomy sector in Switzerland. With 35,000 cooked and served meals per day at over 100 locations, Novae counts large companies, renowned institutions, but also educational facilities (from nursery to university) and nursing homes among its customers.

With over 800 employees, the home of good taste offers a unique culinary experience thanks to high-quality products. Closeness, passion, commitment and excellence are our core values, which we convey to customers and employees alike.

Novae is known for its nutritional expertise, commitment to sustainable development, and purchasing policy with short supply chains and partnerships with local producers. The responsible and committed ecosystem we have developed has a positive cycle.

To ensure the quality of our tailored services, we are looking for a:

Cook (m/f/d) 100%

14 weeks off. 13 monthly salaries

Do you want to cook – and see the world? In spring to Asia, in summer to the coast, in winter to the mountains? With us, this is possible without unpaid leave and without resignation. Ideal for travel enthusiasts, parents with school-age children, and anyone with projects alongside their job.

At an international school in Adliswil, we cook every day for over 300 pupils and teachers from all over the world. The operation includes a production kitchen, a canteen and a cafeteria with hot meal service. Occasionally, events take place at the school, sometimes on weekends. Novae Restauration SA is a young company in community catering with over 120 operations in the French- and German-speaking parts of Switzerland. We focus on culinary quality and regional purchasing.

How the school model works: You are permanently employed at approximately 85%. During the 38 school weeks, you work full-time, around 41 hours per week. This means you work ahead of the school holidays: 5 weeks holiday (or 6, depending on the year group), 9 public holidays and the remaining time is paid leave – a total of 14 weeks. Your salary is paid monthly, even when the school is closed. Insurance and pension fund contributions run all year without interruption.

Your tasks

• You produce hot dishes, soups and sandwiches together with the sous-chef
• You prepare the hot snack and support colleagues in the cafeteria.
• At lunchtime, you serve at the cafeteria counter: distributing hot snacks and handling payments.
• You arrange, regenerate and ensure consistent quality and attractive presentation.
• You comply with hygiene, self-monitoring (HACCP), retention samples and cleaning schedules and assist with school events.

Your skills and talents

• Professional training as a cook EFZ or equivalent qualification, experience in community catering or large kitchens
• You work cleanly and quickly and remain calm during the lunch rush.
• You enjoy starting early (6:00 am) and working as part of a team.
• Enjoyment of international cuisine and young guests
• You communicate well in German and English.

What we offer you

• Salary: CHF 4,250 gross per month (85% of CHF 5,000), 13 times a year = CHF 55,250 gross
• Attractive working hours and good work-life balance (Monday to Friday, 6am-3pm and events), without overtime
• 14 weeks paid leave during school holidays – time for travel, family or personal projects
• Development prospects in a growth-oriented company
• 16weeksmaternity leave
• Aftertheprobation periodyoureceiveanannualSBB voucherworthCHF300
• A working environment based on our three values: passion, closeness and commitment
• Further training: course days count as working days, costs covered by agreement

The home of good taste?

For over 20 years, it has been our passion to offer you authentic products. Our approach focuses on people, nature and health.

Every day, our teams commit to transparency and authenticity on your plates!

Become part of Novae, an active and responsible company committed to sustainable nutrition and employing staff with true passion.

All Novae employees contribute to creating an environment where diversity is valued. Each individual commits to ensuring that everyone in the team feels a strong sense of belonging and respect.

We look forward to receiving your complete application documents, which we will handle with the utmost discretion.

More information about the company can be found on the website www.novae-restauration.ch .

Please note that only applications matching the desired profile will be considered.