Full-time Head Chef (100%)

• 07 September 2026
• 100%
• Permanent position
• Lugano-Cadro

Grade and annual salary (including 13th month salary):

5 63,297.-- / 99,178.--

Responsibilities:

assume shared responsibility for managing the Central Kitchen laboratory

• coordinate the work of assigned inmates and actively collaborate in the training activities of inmates (apprenticeships)

• independently carry out production cycles in accordance with the daily planning

• ensure hygiene and food cleanliness standards according to company HACCP levels and complete the required training to acquire appropriate safety skills

• participate in the organisation of internal events and in the preparation and planning of the menu

• ensure the smooth economic operation of the laboratory and be willing to attend professional development courses

• ensure and maintain order and safety in the laboratory, collaborating with custody staff

• contribute to the overall smooth running of the prison facilities and take on additional tasks and duties as directed by management

Requirements:

• general requirements:
• Swiss citizenship
• minimum age: 35 years, birth years 1991 and earlier accepted
• Federal Certificate of Competence (AFC) as a cook
• possession of additional certifications or diplomas in the field of expertise and dietetics may be considered an advantage
• several years of proven professional experience
• certificate as an apprentice trainer (master of apprenticeship), or willingness to obtain it
• experience in apprentice training may be considered an advantage
• possession of a category B driving licence (manual transmission)
• strong motivation for the job
• physical and psychological requirements:
• good general health, in particular absence of conditions incompatible with the regular performance of the Head Chef role
• good physical and stress resistance
• psychological suitability for the role
• flexibility to work split shifts including weekends and public holidays
• skills:
• proficiency in Italian (speaking and writing) and good knowledge of at least one other official language (speaking)
• adequate computer skills at user level and good command of the Office suite
• ability to lead and coordinate collaborators; ability to work independently; ability to collaborate and work in a team
• sense of responsibility, systematic approach, initiative and strong organisational skills
• ease in interpersonal relationships
• reliability, precision, impartiality and discretion
• ability to manage conflict and stress situations; problem-solving skills
• conduct and background:
• a police information check will verify the absence of elements or any background incompatible with the Head Chef role, through assessment, in particular:
• of the seriousness or nature of any offence committed and recidivism
• good reputation; in particular, no behaviour incompatible with the Head Chef role in prison facilities such as dishonourable conduct, disrespect for ethical values shared by society, character predispositions to conflict, etc.
• no ongoing unjustified enforcement proceedings and no certificates of asset deficiency

Special remarks:

• work location: Lugano-Cadro
• please attach a copy of the driving licence (front/back scan) to your application

Application conditions:

• applications must be submitted online. Other forms of application will not be considered valid
• in addition to the documents to be submitted at the time of online application (cover letter and motivation, curriculum vitae, diplomas, certificates and work attestations), further documentation may be requested later (criminal record with related self-certification and health status self-certification)

Employment conditions:

• appointment or assignment: as provided by the Law on the Organisation of State Employees and Teachers of 15 March 1995 (LORD) and the related Regulation. Any changes in law concerning salary and organisation are explicitly reserved
• working hours: 42 hours per week (for a 100% employment rate), flexible or according to service needs

Deadline:

21 September 2026

Further information can be obtained from Mr Enrico Ghilardi, Management Officer - Head of the Directorate Staff of the Prison Facilities, tel. 091 815 00 11.