The State of Rhineland-Palatinate is seeking, starting January 1, 2027, at the Heinrich-Heine-Gymnasium in Kaiserslautern, a
Cook (m/f/d)
for a full-time, permanent position working shifts totaling 33.5 hours per week, plus a temporary component of 5 hours valid through July 31, 2027, resulting in a total workweek of 38.5 hours. The 5-hour portion of the position will be renewed annually on a one-year fixed-term basis after July 31, 2027, provided the necessary conditions are met.
Responsibilities:
- Providing meals for students and boarding students
- Purchasing, cost calculation, and warehouse logistics
- Developing the meal plan based on cost considerations and ensuring compliance with DGE guidelines
- Preparing and cooking meals
- Establishing work procedures and scheduling staff
- Retention samples
- Compliance with HACCP guidelines
- Cleaning the kitchen area in accordance with hygiene regulations
We require a completed vocational training program as a chef, preferably with professional experience. You should have good communication skills when interacting with students, teachers, and parents. Physical and mental resilience, initiative, the ability to work independently, and the ability to cooperate and work as part of a team are required.
Willingness to work flexible hours and to cover shifts on weekends, holidays, and during school breaks is required.
The employment relationship is governed by the collective bargaining agreement for the public sector of the federal states. The position is classified in pay grade EG 5. As part of Rhineland-Palatinate’s program to promote women, we aim to further increase the proportion of women in our workforce and are therefore particularly interested in applications from women. People with severe disabilities will be given preferential consideration if they meet the relevant qualifications.
Please send your complete application materials by October 30, 2026, to the
Heinrich Heine State High School
Administrative Office, Im Dunkeltälchen 65, 67663 Kaiserslautern
You are also welcome to submit your application via email to m.lorch@hhg-kl.de
Please send email attachments exclusively in Word (docx), jpg, or Adobe PDF (maximum 10 pages) formats. For further information, please contact Ms. Lorch at 0631/ 20 10 4-222.
Please do not send any originals or folders, as we are unable to return application materials for cost reasons. Please understand that we cannot cover any costs you may incur in connection with attending the interview.