Sweets and Savories Chef / Chefess of Sweets and Savories

5 palate GmbH - July 21, 2025

Sweets and Savories - Chef

We are seeking a talented and passionate chef to join our team, specializing in the preparation of traditional and high-quality Indian sweets and desserts. If you are dedicated to culinary excellence and meet the qualifications outlined below, we invite you to apply online using the form below.

Key Responsibilities

  • Prepare traditional and high-quality Indian sweets and desserts.
  • Ensure food quality and safety, including monitoring sweet temperatures, safe refrigeration of ingredients, and managing food allergens.
  • Utilize specialized cooking equipment, such as deep fryers.
  • Maintain cleanliness in the kitchen and food service areas.
  • Follow recipes and instructions to ensure consistency and quality in food preparation.
  • Measure and weigh ingredients accurately.
  • Operate and maintain equipment used in the production process.
  • Monitor the cooking process and make necessary adjustments.
  • Clean and sanitize the work area and equipment.
  • Package finished products and label them appropriately.
  • Collaborate with other team members to meet production targets and deadlines.
  • Ensure the presentation of prepared dishes meets the highest standards.
  • Check the quality of raw and cooked food products to uphold our quality standards.
  • Manage stock levels and liaise with purchasing and catering managers to ensure the availability of ingredients.
  • Receive goods and supplies, verifying quality and quantity.
  • Store raw materials and ingredients while meeting food storage temperature guidelines.
  • Set up and manage buffet stations with all necessary supplies.
  • Communicate with restaurant managers about any unavailability of certain dishes.
  • Adhere to personal hygiene and safety requirements.
  • Ensure the cleanliness of the kitchen and all cooking utensils and equipment.
  • Monitor the performance of assistant chefs, kitchen helpers, and trainees.
  • Uphold high standards for all ingredients used in dishes.
  • Implement and regularly review health and safety legislation and guidelines.
  • Maintain cleanliness of all areas post-service.
  • Prepare kitchen cleaning rosters.

Candidate Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Mental Health Support
  • Career Development Opportunities
  • Team Building Activities
  • Active Listening to Feedback
  • Work-Life Balance
  • Incentives
  • Incremental Salary Increases
  • Free Food and Discounts
  • Transport Subsidies

Candidate Profile

  • Minimum of ten years of experience in a well-reputed restaurant or hotel.
  • Qualified, preferably with a diploma or degree in Hospitality.
  • Commitment to work a minimum of two years at our restaurants in Switzerland.
  • Sound knowledge of South Indian specialty cuisine, preferably vegetarian.
  • Familiarity with Indian cooking techniques.
  • Proficiency in German is preferred.

Only applications matching the job profile will be considered.

Location : Basel
Country : Switzerland

Application Form

Please enter your information in the following form and attach your resume (CV)

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