Head Chef, 80% to 100%

About the job

Casa Depuoz is a social institution serving children, adolescents and adults with special learning and care needs. In our residential home for adults, we care for and support around 45 residents across five living groups in Trun as well as in our workshops.

From 1 August 2026 or by arrangement, we are looking for a Head Chef, 80% to 100%, at our location in Trun.

Area of responsibility:

• Management and leadership of the main kitchen according to economic and ecological principles in accordance with HACCP
• Responsibility for balanced, customer-oriented meal preparation, lunch and dinner
• Responsibility for the training of apprentices PrA, EBA and EFZ and the written reporting,
• Willingness to perform and complete all tasks in the kitchen (from washing up to cooking)
• Creation of a balanced menu plan
• Organisation of special events
• Ordering, checking and storage of foodstuffs,
• Preparation of client-specific nutrition (dietary food, pureed food, etc.)
• Implementation of workflows and creation of work schedules as well as all administrative tasks concerning the kitchen
• Responsibility for the correct handling of machines and appliances
• Responsibility for the stock management of all required materials
• Participation in house conferences, weekly area meetings and location discussions with apprentices

We expect:

• Professional basic training as a cook, preferably with a specialist examination as head chef
• Completed instructor course, or willingness to complete it
• Empathetic and constructive organisational, team and communication skills
• Collaboration with all areas (school, apprentices, adults, Spitex, etc.)
• Flexibility, sensitivity, willingness to learn and change
• Work on weekends and public holidays
• Respectful interaction with people with disabilities

We offer:

• A responsible, independent and varied role
• Freedom to implement your own ideas and suggestions
• Active opportunities to shape the further development of meal preparation
• Internal and external training and continuing education opportunities
• Contemporary employment conditions, remuneration according to cantonal guidelines

With us, you will find scope for creativity and development opportunities in a cooperative and lively organisation with good working conditions. In addition to contemporary employment conditions, you will be remunerated according to cantonal guidelines.

For further information, please contact the responsible area manager Matthias Hildering, telephone 081 920 21 43.

Please send your complete application documents with the keyword "Head Chef" exclusively in digital form to info@casa-depuoz.ch by no later than Friday, 29 May 2026.