Role:
Chef De Partie (Monday to Friday)
Location:
Cork, Ireland
Salary:
€16-€17 per hour
About the Role
We are recruiting a motivated and experienced Chef de Partie to join the culinary team within a major on-site catering operation at a large tech campus in Cork. This full-time role offers the opportunity to work in a high-volume, professional kitchen environment, delivering outstanding food service to a diverse client group, whilst working for a recognised contract catering partner.
Key Responsibilities
* Supervise and manage a designated section of the kitchen, delivering consistently high standards of food preparation, presentation and service.
* Collaborate with the Sous Chef and Head Chef on menu execution and food cost control, ensuring the achievement of budgeted gross profit margins and minimisation of waste.
* Receive, inspect and sign off food deliveries in accordance with approved supplier lists; ensure all produce meets the agreed quality specifications.
* Maintain full compliance with Food Safety, HACCP, COSHH, Health & Safety legislation and site-specific policies at all times.
* Lead and coach team members within the section, providing training, feedback and support to ensure smooth kitchen operations.
* Ensure opening, closing and shift-handover checklists are completed accurately; participate in cost-control and stock-take activities as required.
* Work flexibly as part of the wider catering operation, supporting events, banqueting and high-volume service as the business requires.
* Uphold brand standards, innovating within your section to maintain creativity, consistency and quality in every dish.
Person Specification / Requirements
* Recognised culinary qualification (or equivalent experience in a professional kitchen).
* Proven experience (minimum 2-3 years) working as a Chef de Partie or similar within a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen environment.
* Strong knowledge of HACCP, food hygiene, kitchen health & safety and section management.
* Good cost awareness: proven ability to work to food cost budgets, control waste and negotiate with suppliers.
* Excellent team working and communication skills; able to supervise junior chefs and work collaboratively with the wider team.
* Highly organised with strong time-management skills; able to prioritise tasks and manage a busy workload under pressure.
* Flexibility with working hours (rotating shifts, early starts and/or weekend work as required).
* A proactive and self-motivated attitude; committed to maintaining high standards of personal hygiene, grooming and professionalism.
What's on Offer
* Permanent, full-time position at a prestigious and well-resourced site in Cork.
* Competitive salary (commensurate with experience) and benefits package aligned to industry standards.
* Free or subsidised staff meals, uniform, and subsidised onsite parking (subject to site policy).
* Career progression opportunities within the contract catering business and access to training and development programmes.
* Opportunity to work with a major international catering company in a modern kitchen environment with excellent facilities.