Head Chef

Senevita is the largest integrated provider of services for the elderly and employs around 4,000 staff. Outpatient and inpatient services seamlessly merge. While the Senevita locations stand for independent assisted living and comprehensive care, Senevita Casa is the leading provider of private home care services throughout Switzerland.

For Senevita Gais in Aarau we are looking for a Head Chef 100% starting February 1, 2026 or by arrangement

Head Chef 100%

• Personnel, organizational and economic management of the kitchen
• Mentoring our apprentice cooks
• With your team, you create new dishes and keep the meals seasonal and fresh from the market
• Significant shaping of the working atmosphere as well as the host role and service readiness
• Design of menu plans with fresh and seasonal products for our restaurant and care departments (residents, external and staff)
• You organize the various processes in the kitchen efficiently
• Continuous adjustment and further development of the area and the overall operation in cooperation with the hotel management
• Representation of the hotel management in their absence
• You are responsible for compliance with the hygiene concept
• You take into account the special needs of our residents, such as special diets and nutritional requirements
• Responsibility for the training and supervision of apprentices

• Training as a cook with further training to become a head chef with a federal certificate of competence or equivalent qualification
• Several years of leadership experience (preferably in the healthcare sector)
• Experience in dietetic cooking, ideally training as a diet cook
• Trainer or willing to complete this qualification
• High quality awareness, enjoyment of fresh products, passion and creativity
• Customer orientation, high social competence and a touch of humor
• Good MS Office skills (Excel, Word) and gastro systems/programs

• Regular working hours
• A warm and professional interaction within the team and with guests
• Extensive training opportunities at the Senevita Academy, which can be attended free of charge
• A modern workplace in the heart of Aarau
• Unique culture and various generous employee events
• Discounted meals in the in-house gastronomy
• Various discounts (fuel, supplementary insurance, fitness, pharmacy, etc.)
• Good social benefits and at least 5 weeks of vacation (6 weeks from age 50, 7 weeks from age 60)

Does this position appeal to you? We look forward to your online application. If you have any questions, the following specialists will be happy to assist you by phone.