About COPE GalwayCOPE Galway has been providing essential social services in Galway for 60 years. We respond to the needs of people experiencing homelessness, women and children subjected to domestic abuse, and we support older people towards healthy, independent ageing. Our vision is for a community where every person is valued, cared for, and supported at every stage of life. COPE Galway is deeply embedded in the Galway community. We are founded on the belief that together we can make a positive difference in the lives of the people we serve and our community.Our PeopleOur People, COPE Galway staff and volunteers, are the driving force behind everything we do. Their passion, commitment, and professionalism enable us to deliver a wide range of services, support more people, and make a real impact in the community.We have a diverse range of roles, from frontline support workers and social care professionals to catering, community engagement and other professional roles. Each role is crucial in ensuring we deliver our services effectively and make a positive impact in the community.Working with COPE Galway Joining our team means you will make a lasting, positive impact on the lives of the families and individuals we support and contribute to driving meaningful social change in the community. Whether you are a frontline worker directly supporting clients or in an administrative role, you are vital to our efforts to address critical issues like homelessness and domestic abuse and to ensure that older people are valued and supported. At COPE Galway, we prioritise the development and wellbeing of our people. We offer a supportive work environment, with opportunities for ongoing training, personal and professional growth, and leadership development. Our CultureWe foster an inclusive, supportive and respectful workplace, where diversity is valued. Our team is united by a shared mission and a genuine passion for empowering people and creating meaningful change. We take a trauma-informed approach to the way we work and foster this culture in every aspect of the organisation, including a focus on the health and wellbeing of our staff.Senior Support ServiceCOPE Galway Senior Support Service supports older people to live healthy, independent and connected lives in their homes and communities. We provide a range of social, nutritional and practical supports through our community support programme, befriending services and community spaces like Sonas Day Centre and The Bungalow. These are welcoming spaces where older people can meet, receive support, and participate in social and wellbeing activities.We also offer a premium meal delivery service through Meals4Health, a COPE Galway social enterprise which prepares nutritious, tasty, and affordable meals and delivers them to people at their homes.Key TermsContract Type: Full Time, PermanentHours: 37/weekLocation: Ballybane, GalwaySalary: €37,752 per annum About Meals4HealthMeals4Health ) produces and home delivers fresh ready meals to meet the nutritional needs of older people and people living with chronic illness. As a commercial enterprise, we focus on providing top quality products and service to our customers. As a social enterprise, we focus on meeting a community need and involving the community to ensure that our service is inclusive and responsive to those experiencing disadvantage or marginalization. A key feature of Meals4Health is improving the employability of long-term unemployed people by providing real work experience, accredited training, mentoring, tailored interventions and support in a commercial business environment. At Meals4Health we balance the requirement for commercial profitability with the provision of quality, nutritious food to underserved communities.The RoleThe ideal candidate will be confident in managing all aspects of kitchen management, building relationships across a range of stakeholders, be a good communicator, and consistently innovate and achieve goals.Responsibilities Manage all aspects of the kitchen functions, food preparation, inventory management, staff & volunteer supervision, budgeting. Compliance: ensure compliance with food safety, health, and safety regulations. Develop and support innovation in product development to best meet needs our ageing population, people living with chronic illness or disability. Continuous Improvement: Identify areas for process improvement, and nutritional research to ensure the service continues to support older people and vulnerable groups through nutritious meals.Support opportunities for social and community employment by championing aprotective and supportive workplace environment, for individuals who are long term unemployed or may need additional supports in the workplace. Skills/competenciesExcellent communication, interpersonal and networking skillsHave a passion for social impact and working with peopleBe driven to succeed with an ability to deliver on objectivesAn ability to prioritise and meet deadlinesProactive and self-motivated with the ability to adapt to new situationsIn all aspects of work to act professionally, and to be a strong fit with the culture and ethos of COPE Galway and Meals4Health to best represent our workExcellent IT skills, with Microsoft Office capabilitiesFull driver's licenseEducation and Training3rd Level qualification (ideally Level 6 or higher NFQ Major award) relevant to the role. Evidence of ongoing training and upskillingWhat we are offeringAn opportunity to work in an award-winning social enterprise and make a positive difference to people's lives and communitiesA supportive and inclusive work environment where your ideas and input are valuedThe opportunity to grow and develop professionally in this role through training and experience. 24 days annual leave plus public holidaysContributory pension scheme, after 6 monthsTrauma informed practice trainingBike to Work Scheme, discounted gym membership and moreEqual Opportunity EmployerCOPE Galway is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive recruitment process and working environments for all our employees.