Chef- Clarinbridge

Windmill Healthcare Group; Clarinbridge; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Garda Vetting

Free on-site parking

Induction and ongoing training

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Windmill Healthcare Group is seeking an experienced Chef for our Clarinbridge Care Centre, Co. Galway. You will work with the Head Chef to deliver high-quality meals, tailored to residents’ dietary, cultural and clinical needs while adhering to HACCP standards.

Hours are 8.00am–6.00pm with no evenings, offering a good work-life balance. Join a resident-focused team and contribute to nutritious, enjoyable meals in a supportive care environment.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in a similar chef/catering role.
• Healthcare, nursing home or institutional catering experience is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Oversee smooth day-to-day kitchen operations.
• Prepare and cook meals meeting residents' dietary, cultural and clinical needs (including IDDSI textures).
• Plan and review menus to support resident nutrition, hydration and choice.
• Maintain HACCP and FSAI food safety standards, including allergen labelling.
• Follow health and safety, IPC and hygiene rules at all times.
• Keep accurate kitchen records and stock controls.
• Manage food costs and menus within budget.
• Lead, support and develop the kitchen team.
• Engage with residents and families about menu choices to ensure person-centred meals.

Skills

HACCP knowledge

Allergen management

Food costing

Staff training

Nutrition for elderly

Communication

Organisation

Problem solving

Flexibility

Team leadership

Job description

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.