Cook in the Hospitality Service (for the Yverdon kitchen)

About the job

Technical, Logistics

Cook in the Hospitality Service (for the Yverdon kitchen)

The Hospital Logistics Department (DLOH) is looking for a culinary professional at an activity rate of 80% to 100%, on a permanent contract, to join the catering team of the Psychiatry Department in Yverdon-les-Bains. The starting date is scheduled for 4 January 2027.

Context

The Lausanne University Hospital (CHUV) is one of the five Swiss university hospitals. Thanks to its collaboration with the Faculty of Biology and Medicine of the University of Lausanne and EPFL, the CHUV plays a leading role in medical care, medical research, and education.

The Hospital Logistics Department (DLOH) develops and ensures the logistical services necessary for the smooth running of care, teaching, and research activities at the CHUV, notably in the areas of catering, maintenance, sterilisation, transport, and stock management.

The Hospitality Service catering includes several kitchens that produce more than 2.2 million meals annually for patients, staff, and visitors. More than 280 professionals contribute daily to ensuring quality services adapted to the requirements of hospital catering.

Mission

• You produce and distribute quality dishes, respecting professional standards and the specificities of hospital catering
• You apply the defined recipes and production standards and ensure their proper implementation
• You ensure the presentation of dishes and the quality of service to patients and other beneficiaries
• You identify and communicate the needs for goods and products necessary for your production area
• You contribute to the development of the offer by proposing new recipes and culinary events
• You rigorously apply hygiene and safety directives and participate in the training of apprentices
• You may be required to work at different sites, depending on the service's needs.

Profile

• You hold a Federal VET Diploma (CFC) as a cook or an equivalent qualification
• You have at least two years of experience in cooking; experience in a hospital environment or collective catering is an asset
• You are proficient in French, both spoken and written
• You know HACCP hygiene standards and self-monitoring principles (ODAI)
• You demonstrate rigour, autonomy, and good organisational skills
• You are comfortable with common office software tools
• You are available to work variable hours according to activity needs.

We offer

Becoming a collaborator at the Lausanne University Hospital means benefiting from:

• First-class social benefits, 20 days paternity leave, and 4 months maternity leave (with the possibility of an additional month of breastfeeding leave)
• Regular salary progression adapted to responsibilities
• A 13th salary and 25 days of holiday per year
• A right to a minimum of three training days per year, with access to a varied offer within the CHUV Training Centre and partner training centres of the Canton of Vaud
• Facilitated access to one of the 500 furnished apartments offered in the surrounding neighbourhoods for people relocating to Switzerland from abroad
• Social, cultural, and economic benefits offered to members of the H-Oxygène association
• Benefits offered within the mobility plan (discounts on public transport subscriptions, promotion of "Mobility" vehicles, and discounts on the purchase of electric bikes)
• Quality hotel-standard staff restaurants in each hospital building with preferential rates.

Contact and application submission

Contact for information about the position: Mr Thierry Ray, Head Chef, tel.: 021 314 02 58

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The CHUV applies the highest quality standards in its recruitment processes. Furthermore, committed to promoting diversity among our collaborators, we are attentive to different life paths and do everything possible to ensure equal treatment and prevent any discrimination. We look forward to receiving your application.

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