Stiftung Leben im Alter Herisau
Herisau
Apprenticeship as a Cook with Federal VET Diploma
- 03 July 2026
- 100%
- Permanent position
- Herisau
About the job
The Stiftung Leben im Alter Herisau is home to over 250 elderly people. At the three locations Heinrichsbad, Ebnet and Dreilinden, around 260 employees shape everyday life in our homes. They ensure a high quality of life for the residents and thus make a valuable contribution to society. It is important to us to offer employees a working environment in which they are satisfied and to which they always like to return.
Apprenticeship as a Cook with Federal VET Diploma
Do you want to learn a varied and creative profession, take on responsibility and create moments of enjoyment with your work every day? Then we offer you the opportunity to lay the foundation for your professional future – with a
Your demanding and varied tasks:
- You will learn to prepare varied and creative dishes.
- You will gain insights into goods receipt and learn to properly check, store and further process foodstuffs.
- You will engage with topics such as nutrition, sustainability and cost-effectiveness and learn to apply these in everyday kitchen life.
- You will work with modern kitchen appliances and professional kitchen technology and continuously develop your professional skills.
- You will contribute your ideas, participate in menu design and ensure that our dishes not only taste good but are also attractively presented.
Our requirements:
- You have completed lower secondary education in the G or E profile and have good German skills (at least level B2).
- You enjoy working with food and are enthusiastic about cooking and the creative preparation of dishes.
- You treat elderly people with respect, understanding and empathy.
- You enjoy working in a team, actively contribute and appreciate collaboration with others.
- You are willing to work on weekends and public holidays and show commitment and a sense of responsibility.
Why Stiftung Leben im Alter?
- Varied and practical training as a cook in an innovative company with diverse insights into professional gastronomy
- Personal guidance and support from experienced trainers and specialists throughout the apprenticeship – also available as a bilingual training (German/English) on request
- Modern working environment with contemporary infrastructure and professional equipment
- Open, honest and appreciative corporate culture with space to take responsibility, gain experience and develop personally
- Contribution to public transport costs, coverage of school books as well as an annual training excursion and joint activities with other apprentices
- Attractive additional benefits, including coverage of the premium for non-occupational accident insurance and other discounts
Interested?
Would you like to discover the world of cooking, develop your talents and work in a team that supports and promotes you? Then you are exactly right with us. Send us your application with CV, motivation letter, school certificates and your Stellwerk certificate (if already completed). We look forward to getting to know you and perhaps starting together with you soon.
Would you like to discover the world of cooking, develop your talents and work in a team that supports and promotes you? Then you are exactly right with us. Send us your application with CV, motivation letter, school certificates and your Stellwerk certificate (if already completed). We look forward to getting to know you and perhaps starting together with you soon.
If you have any questions, Sabrina Widler, Education Manager, phone: +41 71 354 75 47, will be happy to assist you.
