Description
Founded in 1931, La Prairie Clinic has built a worldwide reputation for excellence, becoming a pioneer in the field of longevity. With innovation in its DNA, the establishment has continuously improved its services for 90 years and has been recognised for several decades as the prestigious destination for health and wellness stays. Our mission is to help and inspire people to live longer, healthier, and better lives.
The Medical Centre of La Prairie Clinic offers an exceptional range of expertise including more than 50 specialist doctors, several surgical services, 3 operating theatres, and 20 post-surgery rooms. Focused on a holistic approach to health and wellbeing, our specialities cover a wide range of medical and paramedical fields to meet the physical and psychological needs of our patients.
To strengthen our team, we are looking for a
On-call Cook
Job Definition and Mission
Prepare and present all dishes served within the establishment.
Carry out all tasks that promote the quality of service: mise en place, checking the quality and quantity of products.
Work organisation is established by the station chef or the responsible chef.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Daily tasks – kitchen
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Ensure cleanliness and tidiness of the workstation (equipment, surfaces, fridges, etc.).
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Follow cleaning schedules according to HACCP standards and report anomalies.
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Perform cleaning as requested by the Chef and according to HACCP requirements.
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Maintain impeccable hygiene (clothing, hands, hair, beard, etc.).
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Ensure safety and correct use of equipment.
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Report missing or out-of-stock products.
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Inquire about the day’s mise en place according to basic recipes.
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Actively participate in production and stock management.
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Check expiry dates and quality of goods.
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Note upcoming mise en place.
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Request or provide explanations related to production.
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Participate in order lists.
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Transmit precise instructions for service continuity.
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Taste, check and validate productions.
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Respect schedules and report any delay or absence.
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Receive goods and check their conformity.
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Check and organise the cold room and storeroom.
Weekly tasks
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Familiarise with events (banquets, cocktails, special menus).
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Plan certain mise en place with the managers.
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Follow inventory schedule and check organisation.
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Respect and apply the weekly attendance plan.
General responsibilities
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Maintain product quality and respect internal standards.
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Inform the Chef of any problematic situation.
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Respect hierarchy and organisational chart.
Non-exhaustive list, variable according to needs.
QUALIFICATIONS
Speaks French.
Experience in hospitality / catering.
SKILLS
Technical skills
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Knowledge of HACCP standards
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Cooking techniques
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Stock and order management
Behavioural skills
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Organisation
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Rigour
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Team spirit
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Communication
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Sense of responsibility
MISCELLANEOUS
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Bound by confidentiality duty, and this job description is fully part of the contractual obligations of the employment contract.
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CLP reserves the right to assign the employee any other task deemed necessary according to the company’s needs.
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By mutual agreement, Management and the employee reserve the right to modify this job description at any time according to the evolution of CLP’s business.
Other information:
- Workplace: Clarens - Montreux
- Contract type: Fixed-term contract from 10.06 to 31.10.2026
- Activity rate: on call
- Start date: to be agreed
We offer you:
An enriching, dynamic environment with first-class services. A very stimulating and warm working environment where we will showcase your talents with salary conditions commensurate with your skills.
For more information about our organisation: https://www.cliniquelaprairie.com/fr and https://cliniquelaprairiemedical.com/
Our recruitment team reviews all applications and we will keep you informed as soon as possible. However, if you have not been contacted by our company within 3 weeks, you may consider your application unsuccessful. Please note that in this case we will not keep your application file.