Chefkoch/Chefköchin

The Hochalpines Institut Ftan seeks a Chef/Chef de Cuisine to lead the kitchen team and ensure high-quality culinary services for the school community in Ftan, Switzerland.

This full-time, year-round position is responsible for the overall culinary operations at the Hochalpines Institut Ftan. The role focuses on delivering excellent meals to students and staff while maintaining the highest standards of quality and leadership within the kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Lead the permanent kitchen staff through daily supervision, performance reviews, and personnel discussions.
• Work with the Director of Business Administration on hiring, onboarding, training, and ensuring compliance with internal guidelines.
• Oversee the production, presentation, and quality of all meals, including daily breakfast, lunch, and dinner, as well as catering for special events.
• Maintain high culinary standards by actively participating in cooking and plating, while effectively delegating and supervising the team.
• Develop creative, seasonal, and nutritious menu plans in collaboration with school management.
• Monitor kitchen production to minimize waste while ensuring adequate variety and portion sizes according to school guidelines.
• Plan and execute catering for various events, ranging from large school functions to exclusive dinners.
• Manage the kitchen budget to achieve high-quality results economically.
• Handle purchasing responsibilities, including supplier communication, product specification, quality assurance, and ingredient traceability.
• Control all stock levels and conduct monthly inventory checks.
• Provide gastronomic support for external uses, such as holiday camps, weddings, and other events.
• Ensure strict adherence to kitchen hygiene, safety standards, and allergen control protocols.
• Maintain comprehensive records, including temperature logs and production/waste documentation.
• Develop and implement safe work procedures and specifications for dishes, including diet and allergen management.
• Participate in relevant school committees and meetings.
• Incorporate feedback from students and staff to continuously improve quality and service.
• Conduct regular staff conversations and development measures for the kitchen team in collaboration with the Director of Business Administration.
• Take on additional tasks as instructed by the Director of Business Administration or Campus Management to support the school.

Requirements

• Proficiency in German is required.

Nice to have

• English language skills are advantageous.
• Experience in preparing Chinese dishes is advantageous.

About the company

The School Board and Campus Management of the Hochalpines Institut Ftan place great importance on providing excellent culinary provision for students and staff.

• Strong emphasis on high-quality culinary services for the school community.