Chef

Centra; Longford; On-site; EUR 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Centra Ferns is seeking a Chef to oversee food production, ensuring efficient operations and high-quality products. The role requires leadership in a fast-paced fresh food environment and a commitment to brand values and customer satisfaction.

You will cook, prep and display foods, manage stock, and lead a team while driving cost control and continuous improvements in store operations.

Qualifications

• 1 year+ experience in a Supervisor/Manager role desirable.
• 2 years+ in a role with in-depth experience to fresh food.
• Experience achieving sales targets and KPIs.
• Fully trained in HACCP and food safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Live Centra brand-values: Proud, Energetic, Imaginative, Community-Based.
• Cook, prepare and display food throughout the day.
• Oversee smooth running of food production operations.
• Carry out stock takes and cost price calculations for portions.
• Assess work organisation and delegate accordingly.
• Finish all orders to the highest standard.
• Attend management meetings and drive continuous improvement actions.
• Assist in induction, training and development of staff in food production area.
• Attend training or development programmes as directed by store management.

Skills

Supervisor experience

Fresh food

Sales targets KPI

HACCP & food safety

Deli ordering

Stocktaking

Roster & budgeting

Leadership & motivation

Job description

Job Ref

54222

Job Title

Chef

Job Type

Full time

Location

Centra Ferns - Main St, Castleland, Ferns, Co. Wexford, Y21 N8X7

Salary

On Application

Closing Date For Applications

26-09-2026

Job Description

Main purpose of the role

Ensure the food production area operates efficiently and effectively at all times and provide our customers with excellent products.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have/be

• 1 years€,, experience in a Supervisor/Manager role is desirable
• 2 years` experience in a role with an indept experience to fresh food
• Experience in successfully achieving sales targets and KPIs
• Fully trained in HACCP and food safety, and has experience in meeting the HACCP and food safety requirements
• Experience in ordering for deli departments and managing waste within a fresh food department
• Stocktaking experience
• Ability to roster and adhere to budgets
• Have a true passion for the food industry and, as such, be creative and innovative with the fresh offering
• Customer focused and can build a quality and loyal customer base
• The ability to inspire, lead and motivate employees through support and development.

Main duties

• Actively live Centra brand-values i.e. Proud, Energetic, Imaginative and Community-Based
• Cook, prepare and display the food throughout the day
• Oversee and ensure the smooth running of food production operations
• Carry out stock takes and work out the cost price for product and portion control
• Assess how the work is organised and delegate accordingly
• Finish all orders to the highest standard
• Attend regular management meetings as required and work to implement a programme of continuous improvement in line with these meeting actions
• Assist in the induction, training and development of staff in the food production area
• Attend any training or development programmes as directed by store management.