Hauswirtschaftskraft oder Koch/Köchin (w/m/d)

Position overview

For the Catholic KiTa St. Markus/Talweg in Wittlich, we are looking for support in housekeeping or cooking. The role is based at Talweg 13, 54516 Wittlich, and offers a permanent appointment with working hours ranging from 19.5 to 39 hours per week. This is a chance to contribute to the daily well-being and healthy development of more than 13,000 children across 151 daycare centres.

What you will do

• Prepare nutritious, child-friendly meals.
• Plan varied menus using healthy, regional ingredients and involve children where appropriate.
• Work in a structured, cost-conscious, and sustainable way.
• Follow hygiene standards and food safety rules carefully.
• Help create a caring and supportive atmosphere for the children.
• Carry out your work in line with the principles and values of the organisation and the site.
• Work closely and trustfully with colleagues, parents, and legal guardians in a respectful manner.

Your profile

• Completed training as a housekeeper, cook, or a similar qualification in the food sector, or relevant experience in housekeeping.
• Willingness to learn about common hygiene requirements, infection control, and allergen regulations.
• Basic identification with the organisation’s goals.
• Openness to a lived Christian value system within the company.
• Career changers are also welcome.

About the organisation

Katholische KiTa gGmbH Trier operates 151 facilities, employs nearly 4,000 people, and supports over 13,000 children every day. As one of the largest recognised independent youth welfare providers in Rhineland-Palatinate, the organisation has stood for a values-based culture for more than 25 years, shaped by kindness, solidarity, and genuine community.

Each KiTa works independently and develops its own educational work and concepts on site. At the same time, employees are part of a broad, well-connected network with many opportunities to help shape decisions and contribute ideas. The organisation values diversity and creative thinking and is looking for people who want to bring their talents to a major regional employer and grow together with the team.

What the employer offers

The role comes with a strong team environment, mutual support, and room for professional and personal development. Compensation is based on the Kirchliche Arbeits- und Vergütungsordnung (KAVO) for the Diocese of Trier. The employment relationship is also governed by the church employment framework and the protection concept for preventing sexual violence in Catholic daycare centres of the Diocese of Trier.

• Market-standard salary
• 30 days of leave
• 3 days for retreats/exercises
• Annual special payment and performance-related bonus
• 5 days for training and professional development
• Internal and external training opportunities
• Company pension scheme
• Flexible working hours and working models
• Occupational health management
• Capital-forming benefits
• Active staff and disability representation
• Attractive shopping discounts

Additional information

The employer welcomes applications from people with disabilities.

Contact

Franziska Schneider, administrative staff member for the Mittelmosel local unit, can be reached at 06571 1377710. For role-specific questions, applicants may contact the site management directly.