Commis Chef

Great National Hotel Ballina; Ballina; On-site; EUR 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Great National Hotel Ballina is seeking a motivated Commis Chef to join our busy kitchen team, offering both full-time and part-time hours to suit your schedule. You will gain practical experience across food preparation, cooking, service, banqueting and kitchen operations, under the guidance of our Head Chef and senior team.

We prize reliability, professionalism, HACCP knowledge and a positive attitude, with training available for the right candidate who can work early mornings, evenings,

Qualifications

• Interest in food and developing culinary career.
• Holding or pursuing a relevant culinary qualification; training possible.
• Previous kitchen experience.
• Knowledge of HACCP, allergen controls and safety.
• Reliable, punctual, organised, able to work in a busy environment.
• Willing to learn and adaptable.
• Can work early mornings, evenings, weekends and public holidays.
• Work permits to work in Ireland.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparing, cooking and presenting dishes to standard.
• Follow recipes, portion controls and menu specs.
• Prepare and organise workstation before and after service.
• Maintain cleanliness, food hygiene and presentation.
• Follow HACCP, allergen-management and food-safety procedures.
• Complete temperature, cleaning and operational records.
• Use Logit for rosters, clocking, breaks, leave requests, training and communications.
• Store, label and rotate food to minimise waste.
• Operate kitchen equipment safely and report faults.
• Support breakfast, lunch, dinner, banqueting and function service.
• Participate in training and performance reviews.
• Work with colleagues across kitchen and hotel.

Skills

Reliable

Punctual

Organised

Team player

Willing to learn

Flexible schedule

Education

Culinary qualification or working towards one

Job description

Commis Chef - Full-Time or Part-Time

Location: Great National Hotel Ballina, Dublin Road, Ballina, Co. Mayo

Great National Hotel Ballina is seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Commis Chef to join our experienced kitchen team.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone beginning or developing their culinary career within a busy hotel environment. Working under the guidance of our Head Chef, Sous Chef and senior kitchen team, you will gain practical experience across food preparation, service, banqueting and kitchen operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with preparing, cooking and presenting dishes to the required standard.
• Follow approved recipes, portion controls and menu specifications.
• Prepare and organise your workstation before and after service.
• Maintain excellent standards of cleanliness, food hygiene and personal presentation.
• Follow all HACCP, allergen-management and food-safety procedures.
• Complete assigned temperature, cleaning and operational records through Logit.
• Use Alkimii for rosters, clocking in and out, breaks, leave requests, training and company communications.
• Store, label and rotate food correctly while helping to minimise waste.
• Operate kitchen equipment safely and report faults, hazards or maintenance requirements immediately.
• Support breakfast, lunch, dinner, banqueting and function service as required.
• Participate in training, job chats and performance reviews.
• Work cooperatively with colleagues across the kitchen and wider hotel.

The Ideal Candidate

• Has a genuine interest in food and developing a culinary career.
• Holds or is working towards a relevant culinary qualification; however, training may be provided to a suitable candidate.
• Has previous kitchen experience.
• Understands the importance of HACCP, allergen controls and workplace safety.
• Is reliable, punctual, organised and able to work effectively in a busy environment.
• Has a positive attitude and a willingness to learn.
• Can work early mornings, evenings, weekends and public holidays as rostered.
• Has work permits to work in Ireland.

What We Offer

• Practical training and ongoing development.
• Experience across hotel dining, functions and banqueting.
• A supportive and professional kitchen environment.
• Opportunities for progression within the kitchen team.

If you are passionate about food, eager to develop your skills and ready to become part of a professional hotel kitchen, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Great National Hotel Ballina is an equal-opportunities employer.