Kickstart Your Career at Santeria Sandwich Club
Are you hungry for hands-on experience and ready to join a passionate kitchen team?
Santeria Sandwich Club takes everyday food and elevates it to incredible new levels. We're looking for a motivated and keen Commis Chef/Chef de Partie who is eager to learn the foundations of a high-standard, high-volume kitchen. This is the perfect opportunity to develop your skills with an experienced kitchen team.
If you bring the enthusiasm, we'll provide the training, the pace, and the chance to work with amazing, fresh ingredients every day.
What You'll Be Doing (Your Role & Responsibilities)
Reporting to the Head Chef, you will be the backbone of our kitchen's efficiency.
* Prep Master: Execute daily food preparation tasks with speed and precision, including chopping vegetables, preparing marinades, slicing meats, and assembling sauces.
* The Go-To: Support the Head Chef on their station during service, running food, fetching ingredients, and keeping the line stocked and organized.
* Quality & Consistency: Assist in plating and presentation, ensuring every order meets Santeria's high standards.
* Hygiene & Safety: Maintain the highest level of kitchen cleanliness, including daily wash-down, equipment care, and ensuring your section adheres strictly to HACCP protocols.
* Stock Management: Assist with receiving and organizing deliveries, ensuring all stock is correctly labeled, dated, and rotated (FIFO).
What We're Looking For
* Some formal culinary training (e.g., a culinary arts course or certification) or prior experience in a busy kitchen environment.
* A strong work ethic and the discipline to follow instructions precisely.
* Reliability and Punctuality are non-negotiable—the team depends on you.
* A genuine passion for food and a hunger to learn every section of the kitchen.
* Physical stamina and the ability to work on your feet during busy shifts.
Why Join Santeria?
* Daily Learning: You will be taught essential techniques, speed, and efficiency from experienced senior chefs.
* Fun, Supportive Team: Enjoy a lively, professional, and positive working environment.
* Great Food: Work with exciting, high-quality ingredients and a dynamic, modern menu.
Ready to launch your culinary career in a club that keeps it fresh? Come and join us
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: From €15.00 per hour
Expected hours: 30 – 40 per week
Benefits:
* Employee discount
* Food allowance
Ability to commute/relocate:
* Macdonagh Junction, Kilkenny, CO. Kilkenny: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Language:
* English (required)
Work authorisation:
* Ireland (required)
Work Location: In person