Apprenticeship as cook / cook EFZ (m/f/d) 2027 — Universitätsspital Zürich (USZ)
- Location
- Zürich
- Contract
- full-time
- Posted
- 2 days ago
Role overview
The University Hospital Zurich is one of the largest hospitals in Switzerland.
More than 240 learners experience a diverse introduction to the world of work with us – at the pulse of life!
Would you like to learn a profession with a future?
- The University Hospital Zurich is one of the largest hospitals in Switzerland.
- More than 240 learners experience a diverse introduction to the world of work with us – at the pulse of life!
- You will get to know various areas in our modern large kitchen: more than 4500 menus per day!
- Cold production (e.g. salads, sandwiches), hot production, dessert/patisserie.
Main responsibilities
- You will get to know various areas in our modern large kitchen: more than 4500 menus per day!
- Cold production (e.g. salads, sandwiches), hot production, dessert/patisserie.
- Themed weeks, e.g. pizza week, tapas week. Internship at Hotel Baur au Lac
- The learning team participates in cooking competitions.
- You visit the general vocational school in Zurich one day a week. Requirements
- Sec. A or Sec.
- Start of work at 06.30 Reliable, responsible and punctual Teamwork Great interest in food preparation Strong hygiene awareness Good sense of smell and taste Robust health (work mainly standing) Resilience in hectic situations We offer:
- Discounted mobile and public transport subscription. A flat rate of CHF 200 per year.
- Events with other learners.
- Good supervision: Our exam experts: inside prepare you for the QV (final exam).
Additional details
- Themed weeks, e.g. pizza week, tapas week. Internship at Hotel Baur au Lac
- You visit the general vocational school in Zurich one day a week.
- Start of work at 06.30 Reliable, responsible and punctual Great interest in food preparation Strong hygiene awareness Good sense of smell and taste Robust health (work mainly standing) Resilience in hectic situations
- Discounted mobile and public transport subscription. A flat rate of CHF 200 per year.
Notes and original content
- Themed weeks, e.g. pizza week, tapas week.
- Internship at Hotel Baur au Lac
- Requirements
- Start of work at 06.30
- Reliable, responsible and punctual
- Great interest in food preparation
- Strong hygiene awareness
- Good sense of smell and taste
- Robust health (work mainly standing)
- Resilience in hectic situations
Questions about this listing
What salary does Universitätsspital Zürich (USZ) offer for this role?
Universitätsspital Zürich (USZ) lists CHF 62'000 - 94'000 gross per year for this position in Zürich. This is the salary published in the original listing (or, when the employer omits a figure, a realistic estimate for the role and sector) — the calculator on this site converts it to your actual net take-home once cross-border tax and social contributions are applied.
Is this a full-time role, and what type of contract does Universitätsspital Zürich (USZ) offer?
This listing is a full-time position. The contract type shown here comes directly from the employer's original posting; always confirm exact hours, notice period and probation length with Universitätsspital Zürich (USZ) during the application process, since these details can vary by role even within the same contract category.
Do I need a cross-border work permit for a role in Zürich?
EU/EFTA residents living in the border zone of the country adjoining Canton Zürich can apply for a G permit; the Swiss employer files it with that canton's migration office after the contract is signed. Border-zone rules and processing times vary by neighbouring country and canton, so confirm the specifics with Zürich's cantonal migration office or with HR during the application.
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