Job Title: Experienced Hospital Chef
About the Role
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced hospital chef to join our team. As a key member of our culinary team, you will be responsible for preparing and serving high-quality meals that meet patient dietary requirements.
The successful candidate will have a proven track record of leading daily kitchen operations, ensuring efficiency, hygiene, and consistency. You will also be responsible for mentoring and guiding kitchen staff, fostering teamwork and professional growth.
In addition to your culinary expertise, you will need to follow strict food safety procedures, including HACCP, cook-chill, and food storage protocols. You will work closely with dietitians and healthcare teams to plan menus and adapt meals as needed.
Key Responsibilities
* Prepare and serve high-quality meals that meet patient dietary requirements.
* Lead or support daily kitchen operations, ensuring efficiency, hygiene, and consistency.
* Mentor and guide kitchen staff, fostering teamwork and professional growth.
* Follow strict food safety procedures, including HACCP, cook-chill, and food storage protocols.
Requirements
* Qualified chef (QQI Level 6 in Culinary Arts or equivalent).
* Experience in hospital kitchens, healthcare catering, or high-volume catering.
* Strong knowledge of HACCP, food hygiene, and cook-chill procedures.
* Legal right to work in Ireland and Garda Vetting clearance.
* Ability to provide 5 years of work references.
* Excellent leadership, organisation, and communication skills.
Benefits
* €20.29/hour.
* Double pay on Sundays & Bank Holidays.
* Full-time, daytime hours (typically 7:00 am – 6:00 pm).
About Us
We are a reputable recruitment agency specialising in temporary, permanent, and contract recruitment in the healthcare sector.