Salary by experience
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| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 78'000 |
| 3-5 yrs | CHF 78'000 |
| 6-8 yrs | CHF 84'333 |
| 9-11 yrs | CHF 78'000 |
| 12-21 yrs | CHF 85'000 |
| 21+ yrs | CHF 87'525 |
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Swiss professionsHospitality & Hotels
Care Gastronom/in
You shape the dining culture and nutrition for older people.
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
Experts in dining culture and nutrition adapt meals in nursing homes and home care services based on current research.
Meals in old age are more than just food. As a Care Gastronom/in, you combine cooking skills with knowledge of gerontology. You plan menus that meet the specific needs of older people. You focus on taste, digestibility, and hygiene. Your expertise ensures comfort and quality of life in catering and care.
FieldHospitality & Hotels
Education pathSpecialisation / Professional Function
IndustryHospitality, Housekeeping & Facility Management
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02 · Salary
What you can earn
✓ Strong salary match
Salaries reflect Swiss market data. Range covers entry to senior. Salary reference based on Gastgeber. Based on 536 observations, updated 7 months ago.
Salary trend
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| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2014-2016 | CHF 88'400 |
| 2017-2019 | CHF 82'100 |
| 2020-2022 | CHF 81'250 |
| 2023-2025 | CHF 84'716 |
Top earning cantons
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| Canton | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Basel-Land | CHF 90'400 | 16 |
| Zurich | CHF 86'475 | 154 |
| Grisons | CHF 85'696 | 14 |
| Zug | CHF 85'293 | 14 |
| St. Gallen | CHF 84'600 | 32 |
| Schwyz | CHF 81'900 | 15 |
Top paying industries
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| Industry | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Public administration / Associations | CHF 104'500 | 6 |
| Health care / Social services | CHF 92'150 | 42 |
| Service sector in general | CHF 87'000 | 8 |
| Catering / Hotel | CHF 83'160 | 387 |
| Retail trade / Wholesaling | CHF 75'600 | 13 |
| Tourism / Travel / Recreation | CHF 74'100 | 13 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
Swiss training pathway available in the full profile
- 🎓 Care Gastronom/in
Official education path
The course provides specialized knowledge for age-appropriate catering and ends with a course certificate.
Typical training path
Care Gastronom/in
Prerequisites
- Köche und Köchinnen EFZ
- Chefköchinnen und -köche
- Bereichsleitende Gastronomie / Hauswirtschaft und Hotellerie
- Mitarbeitende von Organisationen, die in einem ambulanten Setting die Verpflegung von betagten Menschen sicherstellen («Essen auf Räder», Quartierküchen etc.)
- Mitarbeitende der Pflege und Betreuung (for partial modules)
Requirements
- Hygiene awareness
- Quality awareness
- Precise working methods
- Interest in gerontology
- Organizational skills
- Social competence
Where this can lead
Staff from care and support roles can also attend individual modules to expand their expertise.
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Hygiene awareness
- Quality awareness
- Precise working methods
- Social competence
- Organizational skills
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You check ingredients for freshness. You adjust the texture of dishes to match residents' needs. In the dining room, you support meal times. You adapt diets individually when needed.
- You analyze the specific dietary needs of older people.
- You plan balanced menus based on the latest gerontological findings.
- You monitor strict hygiene standards in the kitchen.
- You train staff in age-appropriate meal service.
- You adjust the texture and temperature of dishes.
- You document nutritional status and adapt plans individually.
- You coordinate cooperation with care professionals and therapists.
Working conditions
You work in nursing homes, hospitals, or mobile catering services. Your field also includes neighborhood kitchens and mobile meal delivery.
Where to learn
- Careum Weiterbildung5001 Aarau
Strengths
- Hygiene awareness
- Quality awareness
- Precise working methods
- Social competence
- Organizational skills
Trade-offs
- Physical strain
- Time pressure
- Emotional demands
- Shift work
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