Chef

Dromcollogher and District Respite Care Centre; Dromcollogher; On-site; EUR 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Food allowance

On-site parking

Uniform provided

Meals provided

First aid training

Manual handling training

Job summary

Dromcollogher and District Respite Care Centre is seeking a dedicated Chef to prepare nutritious meals for 15 residents in a small respite home. You will work with another cook on a rotating roster, ensuring high-quality meal service in a warm, cooperative team environment.

Responsibilities include menu planning with the care team, maintaining hygiene standards, and accommodating dietary requirements. A flexible roster includes weekends and bank holidays with shift allowances.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a chef in healthcare or care settings.
• Knowledge of nutrition for elderly or vulnerable individuals.
• Commitment to food safety and HACCP standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook meals meeting dietary needs and preferences of residents.
• Plan menus with care team for balanced nutrition.
• Maintain kitchen hygiene and food safety regulations.
• Manage kitchen supplies and minimize waste.
• Communicate with residents to accommodate allergies and preferences.
• Support a positive kitchen environment and collaborate with care staff.
• Participate in on-site auditing and weekly deep cleaning.

Skills

Chef experience

Healthcare kitchen

Nutrition knowledge

HACCP training

Job description

Job Description

Chef , Fulltime, permanent

Position Overview

We are seeking a dedicated, skilled, and compassionate Chef to prepare nutritious and delicious meals for our 15 residents in a warm and intimate respite home setting. The ideal candidate will work as part of a close-knit team, with a flexible roster alongside another chef to ensure continuous, high-quality meal service.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook meals that meet dietary needs and preferences of residents, including special dietary requirements.
• Plan menus in collaboration with the care team, ensuring balanced and varied nutrition.
• Maintain high standards of kitchen hygiene and food safety, complying with all regulations.
• Manage kitchen supplies and inventory, ensuring freshness and minimizing waste.
• Communicate effectively with residents to accommodate preferences and allergies.
• Foster a positive and supportive kitchen environment, working collaboratively with the other cook and care staff.
• Participate in on site auditing
• Participate in weekly deep cleaning.

Roster

• Flexible working schedule; alternating weekly between 4 shifts one week and 3 shifts the next.
• Work in partnership with another cook on the opposing roster.
• Weekend and bank holiday shifts included, with additional shift allowances.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a chef, preferably in healthcare, care home, or similar settings.
• Knowledge of nutrition requirements for elderly or vulnerable individuals.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Commitment to maintaining high standards of food safety and hygiene.
• Friendly and patient demeanor, with an understanding of the needs of respite home residents.
• HACCP certification or willingness to complete HACCP training

Benefits

• Competitive salary with weekend and bank holiday shift allowances.
• Supportive work environment in a small team.
• Manual handling/first aid training/uniform /meals provided

Pay: From €16.50 per hour

Benefits

• Food allowance
• On-site parking

Work Location

In person