Sweets and Savories Chef / Sweets and Savories Chefess

5 palate GmbH - July 7, 2025

Sweets and Savories - Chef

We are seeking a skilled and passionate Chef to join our team, specializing in the preparation of traditional and high-quality Indian sweets and desserts. If you have a flair for crafting delightful confections and ensuring top-notch food safety, we want to hear from you!

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.
  • Work with specialized cooking equipment, including deep fryers.
  • Maintain cleanliness in kitchen and food service areas.
  • Prepare, cook, and handle sweets with precision and care.
  • Stock the storefront display with a diverse and visually appealing assortment of sweets.
  • Follow recipes and instructions to ensure consistency and quality.
  • Measure and weigh ingredients accurately.
  • Operate and maintain equipment used in the production process.
  • Monitor the cooking process and make necessary adjustments.
  • Package finished products and label them appropriately.
  • Collaborate with team members to achieve production targets and deadlines.
  • Check the quality of raw and cooked food products to ensure standards are met.
  • Take stock and liaise with purchase and catering managers to ensure adequate availability of food items.
  • Receive goods and supplies after quality checks on quantity and quality.
  • Store raw materials and ingredients appropriately, adhering to food storage temperature guidelines.
  • Set up and manage buffet stations with all necessary supplies.
  • Inform restaurant managers and team leaders about any unavailable dishes.
  • Ensure personal hygiene and safety requirements are met.
  • Oversee the performance of assistant chefs, kitchen helpers, and trainees.
  • Ensure all products used for dishes are of high standard.
  • Implement, adhere to, and regularly review all health and safety legislation and guidelines.
  • Maintain cleanliness of all areas after service.
  • Prepare kitchen cleaning rosters.

Candidate Benefits:

  • Health Insurance
  • Promotion of Mental Health
  • Career Development Opportunities
  • Team Building Activities
  • Receptive to Feedback
  • Work-Life Balance Initiatives
  • Incentives Available
  • 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 with a diploma or degree in Hospitality (preferred).
  • Commitment to work for a minimum of two years at our restaurants in Switzerland is expected.
  • Sound knowledge of South Indian specialty cuisine (preferably vegetarian) and Indian cooking techniques.
  • Proficiency in German is a plus.

Apply online using the form below. Please note that only applications matching the job profile will be considered.

Location : Basel
Country : Switzerland

Application Form

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