Chef Permanent

Excel Recruitment; Cork; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent contract

Competitive pay

5 days over 7 roster

Career development opportunities

Professional environment

Airport catering operation

Job summary

Excel Recruitment is seeking an experienced Chef for a permanent role in Cork City, Republic of Ireland. You will join a busy catering operation, preparing fresh meals and maintaining high food standards.

You will work as part of a collaborative kitchen team, ensuring quality, presentation, and service delivery, with a stable 5-day roster over 7. The role requires previous chef experience in hospitality, strong organisational and time management skills, HACCP knowledge, and a passion for

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Chef in hospitality, catering or food service environments
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Good knowledge of HACCP and food safety procedures
• Ability to work effectively in a busy, fast-paced kitchen
• Passion for producing quality food and delivering excellent service
• Strong teamwork and communication skills
• Flexibility to work a rostered schedule, including weekends where required

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and present fresh, high-quality meals to company standards
• Manage daily food preparation and service requirements
• Ensure all food safety, hygiene, and HACCP procedures are followed
• Assist with menu delivery, stock control, and stock rotation
• Maintain a clean, organised, and efficient kitchen environment
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to ensure smooth kitchen operations
• Consistently deliver high standards of food quality and presentation

Skills

Chef experience

HACCP knowledge

Time management

Teamwork

Communication

Flexibility

Job description

Chef Permanent (J47121) Cork City, Republic of Ireland

Excel Recruitment is seeking experienced and passionate Chefs to join a busy catering operation. This is an excellent opportunity to secure a permanent position within a professional kitchen environment, preparing fresh, high-quality meals while maintaining exceptional food standards.

The successful candidates will work as part of a collaborative kitchen team, ensuring excellent food quality, presentation, and service delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and present fresh, high-quality meals to company standards
• Manage daily food preparation and service requirements
• Ensure all food safety, hygiene, and HACCP procedures are followed
• Assist with menu delivery, stock control, and stock rotation
• Maintain a clean, organised, and efficient kitchen environment
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to ensure smooth kitchen operations
• Consistently deliver high standards of food quality and presentation

Requirements

• Previous experience as a Chef within hospitality, catering, or food service environments
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Good knowledge of HACCP and food safety procedures
• Ability to work effectively in a busy, fast-paced kitchen
• Passion for producing quality food and delivering excellent service
• Strong teamwork and communication skills
• Flexibility to work a rostered schedule, including weekends where required

What's on Offer?

• Permanent, long-term employment
• Competitive pay rate
• Stable roster of 5 days over 7
• Career development opportunities
• Professional and supportive working environment
• Opportunity to work within a dynamic airport catering operation