Employment Type
Full Time, Part Time, Permanent
Application Start Date
10-06-2025
Application End Date
30-06-2025
Description
Join Our Team at Little Harvard Childcare!
With 30 years of experience in childcare, Little Harvard Childcare is dedicated to providing high-quality early education with passion, integrity, and care. We take pride in our supportive team environment and invest in the professional growth of our staff.
We’re Hiring: Relief Chef – Kildare
We are currently seeking a dedicated and passionate Relief Chef to support our Kildare creches as needed. In this flexible role, you will be responsible for preparing, cooking, and serving nutritionally balanced meals tailored for children under five, in line with our nutritional guidelines.
Minimum Qualification Required
The ideal candidate MUST have a minimum of Food and Safety Training Level 3. (Successful candidates with Level 2 may be offered the Level 3 course.)
Benefits Of Joining Little Harvard
* Extremely competitive salary
* Company Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support your well-being
* Discounted private health insurance
* Bonus loyalty days to reward your dedication
* Career advancement opportunities within a growing organization
* On-site training and Continuous Professional Development (CPD)
* Internal training opportunities to enhance your skills
Essential Skills
* A genuine love for cooking and creating nutritious meals
* Excellent cooking skills and creativity in the kitchen
* Enthusiasm for working in a childcare environment
* Strong motivation and a team-player mindset
* Overall responsibility for the kitchen’s daily operations when covering
* Liaising with suppliers for food orders and maintaining stock levels
* Creating delicious, nourishing dishes and menus for children
* Implementing health and safety procedures in the kitchen
* Knowledge of safeguarding and health and safety awareness
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Hours Of Work
This is a relief position, offering flexible hours to cover staff leave and support peak periods. Your schedule will be assigned by your manager.
Location:
Kildare – covering multiple creches as required.
Salary Range
From €15.00 per hour, depending on experience (DOE)
Why Join Us?
At Little Harvard Childcare, we value the role of nutrition in early childhood development and are looking for someone who shares our passion for providing healthy, delicious meals to children. If you’re a motivated and skilled cook who enjoys working in a childcare setting and appreciates variety in your schedule, we’d love to hear from you!
Connect With Us
Visit our website for more opportunities: www.littleharvard.ie/careers
Join us in making a difference in children’s lives through the power of nutritious and delicious meals! Apply today! #J-18808-Ljbffr