Chef de Partie

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Cork; On-site; EUR 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark Ireland is recruiting for a Chef de Partie to join our team at a client site near Cork City Centre. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring consistently high standards of food preparation, delivery, and kitchen operations across all areas of the business.

This is a full-time position, and flexibility in working hours is required. Responsibilities include HACCP compliance, menu costing and waste reduction, stock checks, and helping manage the kitchen team.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years' experience in a professional kitchen
• Experience in industrial, commercial, or contract catering environments
• Knowledge of HACCP procedures and food safety documentation
• Experience supporting menu planning and menu development
• Understanding of food cost control, stock management and waste reduction

Responsibilities

• Maintain the highest standards of food hygiene, safety, service and presentation in line with HACCP and legislation.
• Assist with menu planning and costing to achieve budgeted gross profit margins while minimising waste.
• Support ordering of food and kitchen supplies per company procedures and approved suppliers.
• Ensure compliance with policies, food safety regulations and hygiene standards.
• Complete all food safety and quality documentation accurately.
• Support day-to-day management and performance of the kitchen team.
• Check, probe and sign for deliveries, ensuring high-quality produce is accepted.
• Ensure food is attractively presented and served at correct temperatures.
• Participate in stock takes and inventory control procedures.
• Maintain positive relationships with clients, customers and management.
• Carry out daily and weekly cleaning duties to the highest standard.

Skills

Food safety

Teamwork

Time management

Attention to detail

Customer service

Flexibility

Training mindset

Education

Culinary qualification

Job description

Aramark Ireland is currently recruiting for a Chef de Partie to join our team at a client site near Cork City Centre. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring consistently high standards of food preparation, delivery, and kitchen operations across all areas of the business. This is a full-time position, and flexibility in working hours is required.

• Maintain the highest standards of food hygiene, food safety, service, and presentation in accordance with HACCP and Health & Safety legislation.
• Assist with menu planning and costing to achieve budgeted gross profit margins while minimising waste.
• Support the ordering of food and kitchen supplies in line with company purchasing procedures and approved supplier lists.
• Ensure full compliance with company policies, food safety regulations, and hygiene standards.
• Complete all Food Safety and Quality documentation accurately and consistently.
• Maintain excellent standards of personal and kitchen hygiene at all times.
• Support the day-to-day management and performance of the kitchen team.
• Check, probe, and sign for food deliveries, ensuring only high-quality produce is accepted.
• Ensure all food is attractively presented, served at the correct temperature, and appropriately recorded.
• Participate in stock takes and inventory control procedures.
• Regularly review kitchen hazards with the Chef Manager/Catering Manager and contribute to a safe working environment.
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with clients, customers, colleagues, and management.
• Carry out daily and weekly cleaning duties to the highest standard.
• Undertake any other reasonable duties related to food preparation, service, hygiene, and kitchen efficiency.

Qualifications

• Relevant culinary qualification.
• 1-2 years' experience working in a professional kitchen environment.
• Experience within an industrial, commercial, or contract catering environment.
• Knowledge of HACCP procedures and food safety documentation.
• Experience supporting menu planning and menu development.
• Understanding of food cost control, stock management, and waste reduction practices.

Skills & Attributes

• Passion for food, customer service, and culinary excellence.
• Highly motivated with a strong work ethic.
• Reliable, punctual, and dependable.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Professional, positive, and customer-focused approach.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Commitment to maintaining the highest food safety and hygiene standards.
• Flexible and adaptable approach to working hours and duties.
• Willingness to participate in training and development opportunities.

Additional Information

About Aramark
Aramark Ireland is a leader in food, facilities, and workplace services, supporting clients across healthcare, education, business, and the public sector. With over 40 years in Ireland and more than 8,000 colleagues across Ireland and Northern Ireland, we are committed to service excellence, innovation, sustainability, and creating meaningful experiences for our clients, colleagues, and communities.

Aramark is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcomes applications from all candidates.