Chef

Centra; Naas; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Centra Naas is seeking a Chef to ensure the food production area operates efficiently and delivers excellent products for customers. The role emphasizes leadership, HACCP compliance, and active involvement in day-to-day kitchen operations.

The ideal candidate has supervisory experience, a track record in fresh food, strong cost control skills and a customer-focused approach, with a passion for delivering high-quality offerings.

Qualifications

• 1 year experience in a supervisor/manager role
• 2 years experience in a role with in-depth experience to fresh food
• Experience in achieving sales targets and KPIs
• Fully trained in HACCP and food safety
• Experience in ordering for deli departments and managing waste in fresh food
• Stocktaking experience
• Ability to roster and adhere to budgets
• Passion for the food industry; be creative and innovative with the fresh offering
• Customer-focused and able to build a quality customer base
• Ability to inspire, lead and motivate staff

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Leadership

Stocktaking

Budgeting

Food safety HACCP

Customer service

Coaching / staff development

Experience with fresh food

Education

HACCP certification

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.

Job Ref

53503

Job Title

Chef

Job Type

Full time

Location:

Monread Rd, Naas

Salary

On Application

Closing Date For Applications

25-08-2026

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.