Chef Grade II – St Vincent's Private Hospital
Location: Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland
Contract: Permanent – 39 hours per week
Job Summary: This role is for a Chef Grade II in a busy hospital kitchen environment. Responsibilities include preparing and cooking meals in accordance with dietary requirements and hospital standards, ensuring food safety, hygiene, and allergen protocols are strictly followed, and supporting the kitchen team with innovative dish creation.
Essential Criteria
* Have obtained a suitable Catering Qualification (Higher Certificate in Professional Cookery – Level 6) or equivalent.
* Have experience and interest in producing healthy and innovative dishes.
* Have excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with management and staff.
* Working knowledge of HACCP and Food Legislation.
* Prepare and cook meals in accordance with dietary requirements and hospital standards.
* Ensure food safety, hygiene, and allergen protocols are strictly followed.
* Good organisational skills.
* A positive and committed approach to work.
* Adaptability and flexibility – ability to adapt to change.
* Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
* Conscientious and reliable.
* 2‑3 years experience in a busy kitchen environment.
Further Details
Salary will be in line with the Department of Health and Children’s salary scale. Training and uniform will be provided. Kitchen operational times are from 6.00am – 6.00pm.
Contact
Informal enquiries: Mr Eoin Grogan, e.grogan@svph.ie
Job description available on request from e.grogan@svph.ie
Closing date for applications: 10th October 2025
Issued by the Catering Department – 2nd October 2025
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