CFC Cook Apprenticeship

• 03 August 2026 • 100% • Indefinite duration • Herisau La Fondation Vieillesse in Herisau is the home of more than 250 elderly people. Across the three sites Heinrichsbad, Ebnet and Dreilinden, approximately 260 employees contribute daily in our houses. They ensure a high quality of life for the residents and thus make a valuable contribution to society. It is important to us to offer employees a working environment in which they are satisfied and where they like to return regularly. CFC Cook Apprenticeship # Do you want to learn a varied and creative profession, take on responsibilities and create moments of pleasure every day with your work? Then we offer you the possibility to lay the foundations of your professional future - with a Your demanding and varied tasks: • You learn to prepare varied and creative dishes. • You discover the reception of goods and learn to control, store and transform food in a professional manner. • You are interested in themes such as nutrition, sustainability and profitability, and learn to apply them in the daily life of the kitchen. • You work with modern kitchen appliances and professional technique, and continuously develop your professional skills. • You contribute your ideas, participate in the design of menus and ensure that our dishes are not only good, but also presented in an attractive manner. Our requirements: • You have completed the upper secondary cycle in G or E profile and possess good knowledge of German (at least B2 level). • You like working with food and are passionate about cooking as well as the creative preparation of dishes. • You approach elderly people with respect, understanding and empathy. • You like working in a team, getting actively involved and appreciate collaborating with others. • You are prepared to work also on weekends and public holidays, and demonstrate commitment as well as a sense of responsibility. Why La Fondation Vieillesse? • Varied and practical training as a cook in an innovative company with diversified insights into professional gastronomy • Personal guidance and support by experienced trainers and specialists throughout the apprenticeship - upon request also in bilingual training (German/English) • Modern working environment with contemporary infrastructure and professional tools • Open, honest and appreciative corporate culture with room to take on responsibility, acquire experience and develop personally • Contribution to public transport costs, coverage of textbooks as well as an annual training outing and common activities with other apprentices • Attractive benefits, including coverage of the premium for non-professional accident insurance as well as other discounts Interested? Do you want to discover the world of cooking, develop your talents and work in a team that supports and encourages you? Then you are in the right place with us. Send us your application with CV, motivation letter, school reports as well as your Stellwerk proof (if already completed). We look forward to meeting you and perhaps starting together soon. For any questions, Sabrina Widler, training manager, telephone: +41 71 354 75 47, is at your disposal.