Socio-professional Master for the 100% Cooking Workshop

About the job

Institution Description:

Our residential institution, guided by the values of the Gospel and inspired by the parable of the prodigal son, is committed to offering compassionate and respectful support to people facing addiction and severe social hardship. We believe in the dignity of every individual and in each person’s ability to access the resources necessary to initiate behavioural change.

Job Description:

As part of our support for people dealing with addiction, we are seeking a dynamic and rigorous socio-professional master to join our multidisciplinary team. You will play a key role in supporting beneficiaries and will be responsible for the kitchen, overseeing meal preparation for our institution as well as for external clients of the foundation.

Responsibilities:

Supervise all kitchen activities, ensuring the quality of meals served, compliance with hygiene and food safety standards, and effective management of human resources (beneficiaries, apprentices) and materials.

Kitchen Management

• Develop menus considering the nutritional needs of beneficiaries and external clients.
• Ensure meal preparation and presentation meet quality standards.
• Manage food stock and ensure timely supply.

Workshop Supervision and Beneficiary Follow-up

• Support beneficiaries in their daily activities and care pathways, providing assistance and training while applying best practices related to addiction support.
• Organise workshop work according to service needs.
• Assess beneficiaries’ abilities and performance in the workshop and suggest improvements.
• Apply work, information, and communication techniques based on beneficiaries’ needs and set objectives.

Within the institutional life framework, support beneficiaries in their care journey, ensuring their physical and psychological well-being.

Hygiene and Safety

• Ensure compliance with hygiene and food safety standards (HACCP).
• Implement and apply cleaning and disinfection procedures for workspaces.
• Ensure the safety of kitchen equipment and installations.

Administrative Management

• Monitor the kitchen budget.
• Manage orders and relationships with suppliers.
• Keep administrative documents related to the kitchen and beneficiaries up to date (technical sheets, inventories, evaluations, reports, etc.).

Professional Attitude and Personal Quality

Act with a systemic and process-oriented vision, while being able to adapt to changes and evolving beneficiary needs. Relational skills and adaptability to people suffering from addiction-related disorders. Ability to collaborate within a multidisciplinary team while working autonomously.

• Organisational skills and rigour.
• Creativity and passion for cooking.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage unforeseen events.
• Empathy and sense of service.
• Foster a harmonious and collaborative work environment imbued with a spirit of unity and dedication, thus fully living the institution’s spiritual values.
• Analyse your professional practices responsibly, considering your limits and learning from your experiences.

Your Profile:

• Federal Certificate of Competence (CFC) as a cook
• Diploma as a socio-professional master or equivalent qualification (training possible)
• Driving licence (mandatory)

Required Skills:

• Mastery of cooking and pastry techniques
• Skills in group management and budget management
• Ability to communicate effectively with the team and other services
• In-depth knowledge of hygiene and food safety standards

We Offer:

• A working environment aligned with the job requirements
• A workplace within an autonomous and creative team responding to the individualised care of beneficiaries
• Opportunities for training and professional development
• Working conditions according to the CCT-ES

Join us to make a difference in the lives of those who need it most!

Start Date: 1st December 2026

Application Deadline: 31.10.2026

Type: Permanent contract (fixed-term possible)

Hours: Regular weekdays, with variable hours on weekends and public holidays.

Application: If you are ready to take on this challenge and contribute to a meaningful human project, please send your complete application (cover letter, CV, copies of diplomas and work certificates). A criminal record extract will be requested later. (Applications are received without acknowledgement of receipt; no information will be given before the application deadline.)

Contact, Information: Mr Schlichtig, Director, 032 886 80 90

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