Cook / Les Ecureuils Doret
Collonge-Bellerive
Key information
- Publication date:20 September 2025
- Workload:100%
- Contract type:Unlimited employment
- Place of work:Collonge-Bellerive
Job summary
The Fondation Officielle de la Jeunesse (FOJ) supports youth development. Join a dedicated team making a difference in Geneva!
Tasks
- Prepare meals for children and staff, Monday to Friday.
- Manage kitchen inventory and supplies efficiently.
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team in a professional kitchen.
Skills
- CFC in cooking or equivalent, with child-oriented experience.
- Strong knowledge of hygiene and safety in food preparation.
- Ability to adapt meals for dietary restrictions and preferences.
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Company Description
The Official Youth Foundation (FOJ) aims to promote the psycho-social development of children, adolescents, and young people in difficulty, in collaboration with parents and partner institutions. Bound by a service contract with the State of Geneva, the FOJ is committed to protecting and defending the interests of the child.
Serving families in the canton, it works through four main areas of action: child welfare , emergency reception , family support , and preparation for autonomy .
To fulfill its mission, the institution manages 47 facilities across the Canton of Geneva, has more than 500 places for minors and young adults, and also offers outpatient educational services at home. The FOJ is composed of 670 employees.
To successfully carry out its mission, the FOJ is looking for a cook for its Les Ecureuils Doret home, a medium- and long-term residence that welcomes children aged 4 to 15 years.
Job Description
Preparation of meals from Monday to Friday, lunch and dinner, and meals to be reheated on weekends for beneficiaries as well as for the educational team.
Management of orders and stocks.
Manage a kitchen with professional equipment.
Collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.
Work only from Monday to Friday.
Activity rate: 80%.
Contract type: Permanent contract.
Start date: from December 1, 2025.
Grade: 9 or 11 according to the salary scale of the State of Geneva.
Application deadline: September 30, 2025.
Qualifications
Professional cooking certificate (CFC) or equivalent diploma.
Sense of pedagogy and working with children.
Previous experience in collective catering is an asset.
Mastery of hygiene standards and kitchen safety rules.
Flexible and able to adapt quickly to diverse populations.
Ability to work independently, initiative, and excellent interpersonal skills.
Ability to prepare balanced, varied meals with fresh and seasonal products.
Ability to adapt to dietary constraints (diets, allergies, etc.).
Additional Information
Be of Swiss nationality or hold a valid work permit.
If you meet these criteria and the challenge related to the position interests you, we invite you to submit a complete application as attachments:
- cover letter
- CV
- copies of work certificates and diplomas
A clean criminal record will be required and incomplete applications will not be considered.
We look forward to receiving your application.
