Sous Chef 80-100%

Innovative. Bold. Dynamic. That is us, the non-profit cooperative Alterszentrum Kreuzlingen. One of the leading senior centers in Eastern Switzerland and with around 350 employees a significant employer in the region. The professional services and various forms of housing are used by up to 330 experienced seniors. At our two locations in Kreuzlingen and Bottighofen, we implement contemporary care and support concepts. We are guided by the principles of family-centered care and palliative care. Always with the goal of enabling our residents the best possible quality of life.

• Personnel and professional leadership of the kitchen department in the absence of the team leader
• Active participation in production and preparation as well as at banquets and catering
• As a member of the management team, co-responsible for decision-making and implementation regarding the further development of kitchen organization and offerings
• Expansion of our existing high service quality, recognizing trends, implementing innovations and constructive ideas
• Compliance with general food processing guidelines, hygiene regulations, and the hygiene concept
• Active participation in cross-departmental expert groups

• Completed further training as a head chef or several years of practical experience and willingness to complete this training
• Team- and solution-oriented working style with organizational skills and appropriate foresight
• A high degree of flexibility, independence, and motivation
• Confident German in spoken and written form as well as proficient IT skills
• Positive and motivated personality with good communication and assertiveness skills
• Hands-on mentality
• Willingness to work on weekends and public holidays

• Versatile, demanding, and meaningful activity within a professional, motivated, and committed team
• Contemporary employment conditions with good social benefits, health-promoting measures, and at least 5 weeks of vacation (an additional week from age 50, plus the possibility to buy vacation)
• Modern infrastructure, appreciative interaction, and uncomplicated informal culture among all functions
• Various internal and external training opportunities

Curious? For more information about the newly created position, Denny Jaschkowiak, Team Leader Kitchen, is happy to assist you at T+41 71 350 60 22. For additional information about the employment conditions, Maren Poggensee, HR Specialist, is happy to assist you at T+41 71 350 60 38.

We look forward to receiving your complete application documents! For this vacancy, we only consider direct applications.