Ente Ospedaliero Cantonale (EOC)
Lugano
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Qualified Cook in Dietetics
- 01 May 2026
- 100%
- Permanent position
- Lugano
Job summary
EOC is a multi-site hospital in Ticino with 1,000 beds. Join a supportive work environment with great opportunities!
Tasks
- Prepare and serve nutritious meals for patients and staff.
- Ensure compliance with dietary and health standards.
- Collaborate with a diverse team in a multicultural setting.
Skills
- Requires a federal cooking certificate and experience in healthcare.
- Strong knowledge of food safety and HACCP regulations.
- Effective planning and teamwork skills.
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About the job
The EOC, the multi-site hospital of Ticino, is present with its institutes throughout the entire cantonal territory with a total of 1,000 beds. The organisation effectively combines a local approach with an overall vision, guaranteeing the population a comprehensive and local hospital service, regardless of where the services are required.
Thanks to the commitment and expertise of over 6,500 collaborators and their attention to human relations, the EOC ensures quality healthcare by caring for over 41,000 inpatients annually and providing over 600,000 outpatient consultations.
To complete our team in the Hospitality Services of the Regional Hospital of Lugano, we are looking for a qualified cook in dietetics on a fixed-term contract for one year, with the possibility of renewal.
Qualified Cook in Dietetics (80% - 100%)
Profile:
The ideal candidate has professional experience as a cook in medium/large private or public organisations. They feel comfortable in a multicultural environment and know how to manage interpersonal relationships with all stakeholders. They are willing, flexible to change, enthusiastic about bringing new ideas, and able to ensure quality while respecting times and procedures.
Necessary requirements:
- Federal Certificate of Competence as a Qualified Cook;
- Federal Professional Certificate as a Cook in Dietetics or equivalent;
- Solid experience in the catering sector;
- Strong knowledge of equipment, food techniques, and HACCP standards;
- Ability to plan work effectively and efficiently;
- Autonomy, flexibility, confidentiality;
- Teamwork orientation;
- Fluency in Italian (spoken and written) and a second national language (Fr/De);
- Good IT skills.
Start date:
Complete applications including CV, cover letter, copies of study and work certificates must be submitted by 15 May 2026 only electronically via our company website.
Applications sent by post or email will not be considered, nor will applications that do not meet the required criteria.
Further information can be requested from Ms Tania Antoniou, Head of Hospitality Services ORL
(+41(0) 91 811 62 72).
