Company Description
Picado Mexican, established in 2011 by founders Lily Ramirez-Foran and Alan, brings authentic Mexican flavors to Ireland. What began as an online shop in Dublin soon expanded to a physical store in 2014, located in the vibrant Portobello neighborhood. Today, Picado Mexican is Ireland's leading Mexican grocery store and cooking school, with a second location recently opened in the Liberties, Dublin 8. This new space features a larger cooking school, a test kitchen, a retail area, and a take-out coffee bar, all dedicated to celebrating Mexican cuisine.
Role Description
This is a part-time on-site role for a Cookery School and Test Kitchen Chef, based in Dublin. The role involves prepping for classes, ensuring the test kitchen's cleanliness and organisation, assisting with menu development and supporting events hosted at the cooking school. Collaboration with the team to create a welcoming and educational environment is key.
Qualifications
* Strong culinary skills, with experience in cooking and preparing Mexican cuisine
* Ability to develop and test recipes, menu creation, and attention to detail in food preparation
* Strong collaboration and interpersonal skills, with a passion for educating others
* Excellent time management, organization, and multitasking abilities
* Food safety certification and an understanding of kitchen hygiene practices
* Fluency in English, with additional proficiency in Spanish being a plus
* Knowledge or interest in Mexican culture and cuisine is highly desirable
* Willingness to learn and develop new skills
* Live in Ireland and have the right to work in Ireland