Head of Kitchen, Herzogenmühle location, 80-100 %

Do you enjoy working with people and are looking for a new challenge?

We are looking for an empathetic and experienced leader for our kitchen team at the Gesundheitszentrum für das Alter Herzogenmühle, starting December 1, 2026.

Tasks ##

• You bear overall responsibility for a high-quality, safe, and economically managed kitchen operation that functions smoothly seven days a week.
• You are responsible for menu design, planning, calculation, and implementation of a varied, seasonal offering.
• You develop a varied culinary offering - from classic-traditional cuisine to wholesome vegetarian dishes and modern apéros - and thereby inspire both our residents as well as the employees and external guests of our public restaurant.
• You create duty rosters for the 7-member kitchen team (incl. apprentices), conduct regular success controls, employee discussions and evaluations, and promote and challenge your employees toward personal responsibility and independence.
• You conduct regular team meetings, offer training for the kitchen team, and train apprentices.

Profile ##

• Team player with extensive leadership experience and high capacity for reflection
• Enthusiasm for interdisciplinary cooperation, flexibility, as well as high sensitivity to people and situations
• Completed vocational training as Köchin EFZ as well as additional training as Chefköchin with federal professional examination or equivalent further education
• Creativity and passion for fresh, seasonal, wholesome, and regional cuisine
• Very good German skills in speaking and writing as well as excellent communicative skills

We offer ##

Look forward to an exciting area of responsibility in a professional and team-oriented working environment with a "Du-culture" throughout the entire company. The person is at the center of our work.

As part of the Stadt Zürich and due to the size of our organization, we stand for attractive development opportunities, progressive employment conditions, and excellent social benefits.

Benefit from design and development opportunities in the kitchen and in the gastronomic offering for internal as well as for our various external events.

The annual salary for this function lies between CHF 85'228 and CHF 113'882.- (100%) depending on experience.

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About us ##

The Gesundheitszentren für das Alter der Stadt Zürich are one of the largest geriatric institutions in Switzerland. We are the leading service provider in the elderly and nursing care sector - with competence, heart, and a comprehensive range of services from a single source.

The Gesundheitszentrum für das Alter Herzogenmühle in Kreis 12 in Schwamendingen, the "garden city" of Zürich, offers 80 residents a homely home with all amenities. Our neighborhood impresses with the many green spaces, parks, and local recreation areas that give the quarter a relaxed and family atmosphere.

Interested? ##

Stephan Wunderlich, Head of Hotel Management, will be happy to answer your questions about the function at T. +41 44 414 32 70. Aline Rüttimann, Recruiter, is available for general questions at T. +41 44 415 12 86.

Will you soon belong to the team that conjures up the finest culinary delights in the kitchen?
We look forward to your online application.

Reference No.: 52111

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