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Head chef

Métropole de Lyon · Local government

En français : Chef de cuisine

This job in plain words

The head chef organises and checks the work of the school canteen of a collège in Lyon. He or she manages the kitchen staff and makes sure hygiene rules and the Métropole's catering policy are followed.

Open to non-civil servants

Can you apply?

Civil servants and contract staff can apply. A contract worker can be hired if no civil servant application has succeeded. No competitive exam is needed for this category C grade.

Category
Category C (staff)
Diploma
Vocational certificate (CAP, BEP) · CAP cooking certificate
Contract
Civil servants (titulaires, by transfer or secondment) and contract staff. For a contract worker: contract of up to 3 years, renewable up to 6 years in total.

The profile they want:

  • CAP cooking certificate, with HACCP training.
  • Knowledge of hygiene, safety and food safety control plans.
  • Culinary basics and cooking techniques.
  • Knowledge of food hygiene, nutrition and fresh produce.
  • Ability to work in a team and manage kitchen staff.
  • Use of stock management software and office tools.

What you would do

  • Organise and check the work of the school canteen.
  • Coordinate the kitchen staff.
  • Make sure current hygiene rules are followed.
  • Apply the Métropole's school catering policy.
  • Work with the school's general secretary.

How to apply

Apply online on the employer's website, through the link shown on the official offer. Send your cover letter and CV before 5 November 2026.

Documents to send:

  • Cover letter
  • Curriculum vitae (CV)

Good to know:

  • Category C job (employee).
  • 75% of public transport pass paid.
  • Employer contributes to health insurance and provident insurance.
  • Post vacant from 29 January 2027.

We wrote this summary automatically from the official offer. Only the offer published on Choisir le Service Public counts: read it before you apply. Source: Choisir le Service Public (DGAFP), Etalab 2.0 licence.

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