Chef- Clarinbridge

Windmill Healthcare Group; Clarinbridge; In loco; EUR 32.000 - 42.000; Tempo pieno

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Competitive salary

Daytime hours, no evenings

Free Garda Vetting

Induction and ongoing training

Career progression across Windmill

Free on-site parking

Supportive resident-focused team

Descrizione del lavoro

Windmill Healthcare Group is seeking an experienced Chef for the Clarinbridge Care Centre in Co. Galway. You will work with the Head Chef to deliver nutritious, high-quality meals for residents, ensuring HACCP compliance and resident-centred service.

You will manage day-to-day kitchen operations, plan menus, and mentor staff while adhering to food safety standards and budget considerations. Evening work is not required, supporting a healthy work-life balance.

Competenze

• Two years' experience in a similar role.
• Healthcare or institutional catering experience is an advantage.
• Strong HACCP knowledge and allergen management.
• Commitment to nutritious, high-quality meals for residents.

Mansioni

• Oversee day-to-day kitchen operations.
• Prepare and cook meals to a high standard, meeting dietary and cultural needs.
• Plan and review menus to support resident nutrition and choice.
• Follow HACCP and allergen labeling requirements.
• Maintain hygiene, safety and IPC standards in the kitchen.
• Keep accurate kitchen records and stock control.
• Lead, train and develop the kitchen team.
• Engage with residents and families about menu choices.

Conoscenze

Communication

Interpersonal

Organisational

Problem-solving

HACCP

Allergen mgmt

Food costing

Stock mgmt

Staff training

Flexibility

Nutrition focus

Food safety cert

Descrizione del lavoro

Chef - Clarinbridge Care Centre, Co. Galway

Windmill Healthcare Group

Windmill Healthcare is looking for an experienced and passionate Chef to join the team at our Clarinbridge Care Centre in Co. Galway. You'll help us serve fresh, nutritious and enjoyable meals that make a real difference to our residents' everyday lives.

Reporting to: Director of Nursing / Person in Charge and Head Chef Hours: 8.00am - 6.00pm. No evening work, so you get a good work-life balance.

About the Role

You’ll work closely with our Head Chef to manage, supervise and deliver a high-quality catering service in the centre. All work will follow current food safety legislation, HIQA standards and Windmill Healthcare policies and procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the smooth day-to-day running of the kitchen
• Prepare and cook food to a high standard, meeting every resident's dietary, cultural and clinical needs, including IDDSI texture-modified diets
• Plan and review menus to support resident nutrition, hydration and choice
• Follow HACCP and FSAI food safety requirements, including allergen management and labelling
• Keep to Health & Safety, hygiene, infection prevention and control (IPC), first aid and chemical safety rules at all times
• Keep accurate kitchen records, including temperature logs, cleaning schedules and stock control
• Manage food costs and menus efficiently to stay within budget
• Lead, support and develop the kitchen team
• Talk with residents and their families about menu choices and preferences, so mealtimes are person-centred and enjoyable

Experience

• At least 2 years' experience in a similar role
• Previous experience in healthcare, nursing home or institutional catering is an advantage

Essential Skills And Knowledge

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Good organisational and problem-solving skills
• Working knowledge of HACCP, with the ability to put a HACCP plan in place and maintain it
• Knowledge of allergen management (FSAI / EU Regulation 1169/2011)
• Food costing and stock management skills
• Ability to train, mentor and motivate staff
• Flexible and open to new ideas
• Commitment to producing nutritious, high-quality food for older people
• Current HACCP / food safety certification (Level 2 minimum; Level 3 preferred)

What We Offer

• Competitive salary
• Daytime hours with no evening work
• Free Garda Vetting
• Full induction and ongoing in-house training and professional development
• Opportunities for career progression across Windmill Healthcare Group
• Free on-site parking
• A supportive, resident-focused team environment

Windmill Healthcare is an equal opportunities employer. All appointments depend on satisfactory Garda Vetting and references.