CFC Apprentice Cook

About the job

Trainees, students, apprentices

CFC Apprentice Cook Lausanne

Do you enjoy creating, tasting, plating and pleasing others? Want to learn a practical trade at the heart of a university hospital? Join the CHUV Hospitality Service in August 2027!

Context

The Lausanne University Hospital (CHUV) is one of the five Swiss university hospitals and ranks among the best hospital institutions worldwide according to the Newsweek 2026 ranking. Thanks to its collaboration with the Faculty of Biology and Medicine of the University of Lausanne and EPFL, it plays a leading role in care, research and training.

Within the Hospital Logistics Department (DLOH), the Hospitality Service catering includes several large kitchens producing over 2.2 million meals annually for patients, staff and visitors. More than 280 professionals work there with high standards and a service spirit. Thanks to our numerous cafeterias and restaurants, you rotate through positions (production, pastry, cold kitchen, service line) and develop sought-after versatility.

Mission

• You prepare dishes and menus according to the seasons, products and needs of our various clients (patients, staff, visitors)
• You prepare food (peeling, washing, cutting, weighing, portioning) then cook the dishes composing the menus
• You apply the main cooking methods (blanching, sautéing, poaching, stewing, gratinating, roasting, grilling, braising) mastering time and temperature
• You plate and present appetising dishes, both visually and in taste.
• You participate in preparing menus and snacks for CHUV-related events (aperitifs, functions, fairs)
• You contribute to ordering, receiving and storing foodstuffs in compliance with legislation and hygiene rules (HACCP)
• You maintain workstations, assess the hygienic condition of facilities, clean and sort waste according to institutional guidelines
• You discover all kitchen stations (including cold kitchen, pastry and butchery) to develop comprehensive skills.

Profile

• You have completed compulsory schooling and want to learn a manual, practical and useful trade
• You are creative, imaginative and have a sense of taste and presentation
• You work quickly, rigorously and organised, even during "rush hours"
• You are flexible and able to adapt to irregular or weekend hours
• You cope well with stress, enjoy teamwork and contact.
• You are able to integrate into different teams according to rotations.

We offer

By joining CHUV as an apprentice, you benefit from:

• A comprehensive, varied and professional training at the heart of a university hospital
• Close supervision provided by experienced trainers
• The possibility to continue your professional career at CHUV after apprenticeship, subject to availability
• Active support to develop your talents, with the possibility to be selected for SwissSkills, the national trade competition, when the edition matches your cohort
• And many benefits reserved for apprentices (meals, transport discounts, social network, etc.)

Contact and application submission

Interested? Send us your application:

• Cover letter
• Curriculum vitae
• School reports from the last three years
• Any internship reports

Contact for information about the position: For any information regarding the position, please contact Mrs Isabelle Curchod, Apprenticeship Coordinator at 021 314 58 41.

As all our applications are processed electronically, we kindly ask you to apply exclusively online by clicking the APPLY button at the bottom of the announcement.

If you have difficulty applying, you can consult our procedure on how to apply online. If for technical reasons you cannot apply online, please contact our Recruitment Unit, which will assist you in your process, either by email at e.recrutement@chuv.ch or by phone at 021 314 85 70.

CHUV applies the highest quality standards in its recruitment processes. Furthermore, committed to promoting diversity among our staff, we pay attention to different life paths and do everything possible to ensure equal treatment and avoid any discrimination. We look forward to receiving your application.