We are looking for a Chef who is Passionate about delivering quality food:

Come join one of Ireland’s leading residential homes for the older person. We provide dedicated care and a safe and welcoming home away from home for all our Residents and Staff.

Responsibilities:

• To be passionate about the delivery of and creative in the delivery of safe, wholesome nutritious food that caters for the preferences and needs of all our residents.
• Food preparation and production to the agreed meal plan with consideration for all residents dietary requirements.
• Ensures the standard of hygiene in the kitchen meets all Health and Safety Regulations and records are maintained to demonstrate this.
• Adheres to all current HACCP Regulations (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points) and Environmental Health (EHO) standards.
• Adheres to First Aid, Hygiene, Health & Safety rules and COSHH Regulations at all times.
• Checking and recording incoming goods to verify quality and quantity.
• Ensures food is prepared and cooked in accordance with current food hygiene regulations and guidelines.
• Meeting agreed timelines in food preparation and production.
• Ensuring waste is to a minimum.
• Rotate where necessary to meet the catering demands of the role.
• Guides and directs catering team adhere to all legislative guidelines/requirements and company policies and procedures.
• Ensures all equipment is operated, maintained and serviced as per manufacturer’s instructions and Health and Safety requirements/recommendations.
• Provides a high standard of catering to meet the needs of residents and staff.

Requirements:

• Professional qualification (Culinary Arts/HACCP/QQI)
  Level 2 HACCP Training
• Experience working in similar environment (with a good knowledge of HIQA standards and special diets for elderly)
  Ability to motivate self and others and work on own initiative.
• Can work as part of, and lead a team having excellent leadership, organizational and communication skills.
• ​Passionate about delivering great food.
• Fluent level of English both written and oral.

Benefits:

• Competitive Rates of Pay
• Training & Development
• Employee Assistance Program
• Career Progression
• Subsidized Meals
• Free Parking
• Refer a friend bonus scheme
• Employee Discount Scheme