Hospital Chef – South Dublin | Healthcare Catering Role
We are hiring a Hospital Chef to join a healthcare facility in South Dublin, supporting the delivery of high-quality, nutritious meals that contribute directly to patient recovery and wellbeing. This role suits a chef with experience in healthcare catering or large-scale kitchen environments who can work confidently across multiple food production areas.
This is a hands‑on role within a clinical catering team, where you will help maintain smooth daily service, uphold strict food safety standards and support consistent meal production across the hospital.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare and present nutritious meals in accordance with dietary guidelines and clinical requirements
- Support or lead daily kitchen operations to ensure consistent quality and timely service
- Work across hot food, cold prep, salads, plating and general food production areas
- Follow HACCP, food safety, hygiene and cook‑chill procedures at all times
- Manage stock rotation, proper food storage, ordering support and waste control
- Ensure accurate allergen compliance, portion management and high-quality food presentation
- Liaise with dietitians and clinical teams to support menu planning and patient dietary needs
- Maintain a clean, organised and fully compliant hospital kitchen environment
Requirements
- QQI Level 6 in Culinary Arts or equivalent professional chef qualification
- Previous experience in healthcare catering or a busy, high‑volume kitchen
- Strong understanding of HACCP, hygiene standards and cook‑chill processes
- Legal right to work in Ireland and ability to complete Garda Vetting
- Ability to provide five years of verifiable work references
- Strong teamwork, communication and organisational skills
- Flexibility to work weekday and weekend shifts
Salary & Benefits
- €20.50 per hour
- Double Pay on Sundays and Bank Holidays
- Full‑time hours with day shifts only (Monday–Sunday roster)
- Ongoing support from office and out‑of‑hours teams
- Opportunities for upskilling and career development
- A role with direct impact on patient nutrition and overall care quality
- Competitive pay scale with scheduled reviews recognising contribution and growth
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