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Head Chef (39 hpw) – Permanent Position
Based in Galway, as Head Chef you will be a key member of the Management Team, responsible for managing the Hospice's catering service to ensure the highest standards of quality and food safety in the provision of catering services to patients, staff and visitors.
Areas of Responsibility will include:
• Staff management, development and training.
• Actively engage and provide technical advice and guidance on food related matters.
• Preparing high quality meals which are appetising, nutritious and centred on patients preferences on-site in the hospice kitchen, taking into account any special dietary and allergen requirements.
• Managing and controlling the smooth transition from formulated food to food made from scratch,
• Ensuring a positive and supportive working environment for the team in the kitchen and beyond.
• Understanding and complying with all statutory and legal requirements, including Hazard Analysis & Critical Control Points (HACCP), Health & Safety, Manual Handling, Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH), Food Safety and Food Hygiene.
• A clear understanding of Infection Prevention and Control policies, procedures and measures to maintain a safe environment throughout the Hospice.
Applicants will have:
• Demonstrated depth and breadth of experience in the direction and control of the catering arrangements within the Hospice, as relevant to this role.
• A Professional Cookery award at minimum Level 6 on National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ) or equivalent maintained by the Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI).
• Five years' experience as a Senior Chef, ideally in a Healthcare or similar setting.
• The ability to produce food to the highest quality standard, having consideration for special dietary requirements.
• Detailed knowledge and commitment to food hygiene and best practice, including HACCP.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work closely with all team members including staff, volunteers, etc.
• Management experience to include staff rostering, team development, etc.
• Good time management skills including the ability to prioritise multiple tasks effectively.
• Submissions welcome from all suitably qualified candidates who are interested in the above position.
Closing date for receipt of all applications is 10.00 a.m.
Thursday, 6h November 2025.