Apprenticeship Cook EFZ

About the job

An icon among Swiss hotels: The story of the Bürgenstock Resort Lake Lucerne began in 1873 – a story that still impresses and touches today. High up on the Bürgenberg lies an oasis of relaxation and a place of first-class hospitality. The Bürgenstock Resort and its approximately 700 employees from 54 nations offer the perfect setting for dazzling moments that remain in memory.

Our resort is located on the Bürgenstock 500 meters above Lake Lucerne, with breathtaking views of the surrounding Central Switzerland. Near the city of Lucerne, our two 5-star hotels, the Bürgenstock Hotel & Alpine Spa and the Waldhotel by Bürgenstock, and the Taverne 1879 (3*) invite guests from Switzerland and around the world to an exclusive stay in a unique atmosphere. In the award-winning spas, guests can relax their souls, and the ten restaurants, lounges, and bars leave no culinary wishes unfulfilled.

From August 2025, we are looking for new apprentices for the

Apprenticeship Cook EFZ

What to expect

• 3 years of comprehensive training in the various kitchens of the Bürgenstock Resorts including completion with the federal certificate of competence EFZ
• working with high-quality, seasonal foods from regional and international origins
• learning dishes and preparing them from A to Z and presenting them to guests
• implementation of hygiene concepts, correctly dating and storing food as well as receiving and checking fresh products
• exciting development and career opportunities during and after training

This is you

• Great interest in food and the creative preparation of dishes in the kitchen
• Team spirit and sociability
• Likes order and hygiene and works independently and precisely
• Places high value on order and hygiene, works independently and with great accuracy
• Reliability and sense of responsibility
• Remains calm and friendly even when it gets hectic
• Is flexible and willing to work irregular hours, evenings, and weekends
• Very good German and good English skills

Start your future with us

It never gets boring with us: You can expect a very varied training in which you regularly change kitchens and teams, learn a lot, and can then take off. You work with colleagues from different cultures, use your language skills often, and benefit from many extras:

• Discounts in our restaurants, on hotel stays (also for your family!) and other activities in Central Switzerland
• Subsidized commute: We financially support you with your public transport travel
• Digital tools: You can conveniently see your duty roster on your phone (Favur app) and stay always well informed with the Beekeeper app
• A workplace with legendary views: Start your career with an apprenticeship at Bürgenstock and become part of the inspiring pioneer history of over 150 years

We look forward to receiving your complete application documents with a cover letter and photo.

BÜRGENSTOCK HOTELS AG

Ms. Kathrin Vontobel | Training Manager

Bürgenstock 30

6363 Obbürgen

+41 41 612 61 79