Chef Grade II - Permanent —39 Hours per week

St Vincent's Private Hospital; Dublin; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniform provided

Job summary

St. Vincent's Private Hospital in Dublin seeks a Chef Grade II for 39 hours per week across a 5 over 7 day week. The salary scale is €42,486–€48,853 with uniform provided.

Kitchen operations run 6.00am–6.00pm; joining staff will contribute to a busy hospital kitchen with high culinary standards. Essential criteria include qualification in cookery (Level 6 or equivalent), 2–3 years in a busy kitchen, HACCP knowledge, and excellent English communication.

Qualifications

• Must hold Level 6 Professional Cookery qualification or equivalent.
• 2-3 years experience in a busy kitchen.
• Fluent English language required.
• Knowledge of HACCP and food legislation.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Good organizational skills and reliability.
• Flexible and adaptable to change.

Skills

Fluent English

Interpersonal communication

Organizational skills

Adaptability

Teamwork

Independent working

Reliability

HACCP knowledge

Education

Higher Certificate in Professional Cookery (Level 6)

Job description

Chef Grade II

Permanent -39 Hours per week

St. Vincent's Private Hospital. 5 over 7 days Mon- Sun.

Salary Scale €42,486- €48,853 LSIs

Essential Criteria

• Have obtained a suitable Catering Qualification (Higher Certificate in Professional Cookery-Level 6) or equivalent.
• Be currently reemployed as a Chef in Restaurant/ Hospital Kitchen
• You must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, suitability and professional ability required to perform the duties of the Chef Grade II position
• Have experience working in a busy Kitchen and be able to demonstrate good chefing skills.
• Have excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with management, staff.
• Fluency in the English Language is an essential requirement for the post
• Working Knowledge of HACCP and Food Legislation.
• Good organizational skills.
• A positive and committed approach to your work.
• Adaptability & Flexibility:- in both approach and outlook with ability to adapt to change.
• Have the ability to work independently or as part of a team
• Conscientious and reliable.
• 2-3 years experience in a busy kitchen environment

Further Details

• Salary will be in line with the Department of Health and Children's salary scale.
• Uniform will be provided.. Kitchen operational times are from 6.00am-6.00pm

Informal Enquiries to:

Mr. Charles Varghese [e-mail]

Closing date for applications:

18th November 2026

Issued by the Catering Department-12th November 2026