Capo arte a tempo parziale (90%), presso le Strutture carcerarie, Lugano-Cadro — Amministrazione Cantonale Ticino

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Tasks

• Share responsibility for managing the Central Kitchen laboratory
• Coordinate the work of assigned detainees and actively participate in detainee training activities (apprenticeships)
• Independently execute production cycles according to daily planning
• Ensure hygiene and food cleanliness standards according to HACCP company levels and complete required training to acquire relevant safety skills
• Participate in organizing internal events and in menu preparation and planning
• Guarantee the proper functioning of the laboratory from an economic perspective and be willing to attend professional development courses
• Maintain order and safety in the laboratory, collaborating with security personnel
• Contribute to the overall smooth operation of the prison facilities and undertake additional tasks as directed by management ## Requirements
• General requirements:
• Swiss citizenship
• Minimum age: 35 years; candidates born in 1991 or earlier are eligible
• Federal Certificate of Competence (AFC) as a cook
• Additional certifications or diplomas in relevant fields and dietetics may be considered a plus
• Several years of proven professional experience
• Trainer/mentor certification for apprentices (training master), or willingness to obtain it
• Experience in training apprentices is a plus
• Possession of category B driving license (manual transmission)
• Strong motivation for the work
• Physical and psychological requirements:
• Good overall health, particularly absence of conditions incompatible with the role of Head Chef
• Good physical and stress resilience
• Psychological suitability for the role
• Flexibility to work split shifts, including weekends and holidays
• Skills:
• Proficiency in spoken and written Italian and good knowledge of at least one other official language
• Adequate computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Leadership qualities, ability to work independently and in teams
• Sense of responsibility, systematic approach, initiative, and strong organizational skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Reliability, accuracy, impartiality, and discretion
• Ability to handle conflict and stressful situations; problem-solving skills
• Conduct and background:
• Police background check confirming no elements or past convictions incompatible with the Head Chef role, including severity or nature of offenses and recidivism
• Good reputation; no conduct incompatible with the role such as dishonorable behavior, violation of societal ethical values, or conflict-prone traits
• No ongoing legal proceedings or financial insolvency certificates ## Special Notes
• Service location: Lugano-Cadro
• Include a copy of your driving license (front/back) with your application ## Application Submission Conditions
• Applications must be submitted online. Other forms of application will not be accepted.
• Along with the online application (cover letter, motivation, CV, diplomas, certificates, and work attestations), additional documents may be requested later (criminal record with self-certification and health status self-declaration) ## Employment Conditions
• Appointment or assignment: as per the Law on the Organization of State Employees and Teachers of March 15, 1995 (LORD) and related regulations. Any legal modifications regarding salary and organization are explicitly reserved.
• Working hours: 42 hours per week (for full-time employment), flexible or according to service needs ## Deadline April 27, 2026 ## Contact Further information can be obtained from Mr. Enrico Ghilardi, Prison Facilities Management Officer, tel. 091 815 00 11