The Role
As an apprentice Koch EFZ, you will prepare and serve food, maintain cleanliness, and support kitchen operations while receiving training in a prestigious hotel.
Summary Generated by Built In
Under a name steeped in tradition, Kempinski, hoteliers since 1897, has travelled the world in search of fascinating destinations without ever forgetting its traditions and European heritage. The lavish resorts as well as the stylish city and wellness hotels reflect an individual and unique character, especially for guests who appreciate 5-star service and luxury when travelling for business or pleasure.
Key Responsibilities
- Ensuring that the quality of the food is consistently high and appropriate for the establishment in accordance with the trained specifications of the respective department
- Preparation of food in accordance with the instructions of the station and kitchen chef or sous chef
- Responsibility for absolute cleanliness at the workplace
- Provision of food at the specified times
- Supporting other stations - depending on the situation of your own workload
- Checking, storing and processing existing and delivered goods
- Results-oriented cooperation with the service departments, stewarding
- Ensuring occupational safety
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
Together with our motivated team, you will ensure that our hotel guests receive the best possible service during the summer and winter seasons. In the off-season, you will attend the school hotel for the theoretical part of your training and, if available, set off for new horizons and support our sister hotels. It will be easy for you to greet our guests with a smile in one of Switzerland's most prestigious hotels and ensure that they feel completely at ease from the very first moment.
- We offer you training at the highest level. For this challenging apprenticeship, you must have:
- Be at least 17 years old at the start of the apprenticeship
- A passion for this exceptional profession, which requires a great deal of flexibility and commitment
- Completed department-related internships in the hotel or catering industry at the highest level
- Exceptional commitment, absolute team spirit and independence
- Very good German and English language skills
- Enjoy dealing with people and a well-groomed appearance
- Interest in international development within Kempinski after the apprenticeship
Our offer
- Live and work in the heart of the Engadine Alps
- A wide range of creative opportunities
- Pleasant working atmosphere in a young and dynamic team
- International career prospects and development opportunities
- Outstanding employee benefits in all Kempinski Hotels
- Staff accommodation in the immediate vicinity of the hotel incl. washing facilities, fitness & communal room and a wide range of meals in our staff restaurant. Laundry facilities, fitness & communal room, kitchen and a wide range of meals in our staff restaurant
- Free use of the in-house daycare centre to look after employees' children
- Monthly employee activities such as ski, snowboard and cross-country skiing courses, hiking excursions, spa evenings and German courses
- Internal ‘Feel Good Committee’ to help shape all welfare issues
About
Founded in Germany in 1897, Kempinski Hotels has long reflected the finest traditions of European hospitality. Today, as ever, Kempinski is synonymous with distinctive luxury.Located in many of the world's most well-known cities and resorts, the Kempinski collection includes hotels in a grand manner, pace-setting modern establishments and older hotels of individual charm. All blend gracefully into their surroundings and offer luxurious accommodation, superb cuisine and unrivalled facilities - complemented by impeccable service.For leisure and business guests alike, the name Kempinski has long been synonymous with style, mobility and efficiency. Put simply, they are the first choice for the discerning individual.In addition to operating many of the finest city hotels in the world, Kempinski is a name that can now be found in many exciting resort locations, each combining local flair and ambience with the international standards of service and luxury that Kempinski guests have come to expect.
Skills Required
- At least 17 years old
- Completed department-related internships in the hotel or catering industry
- Very good German and English language skills
- Passion for the profession
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The Company
What We Do
Kempinski Hotels is a German luxury hotel management company, recognized as Europe's oldest luxury hotel group, operating upscale hotels worldwide and focusing on creating memorable guest experiences.









