Commis Chef

Ballymaloe House; Cork; Hybrid; EUR 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meals on Duty

Staff Parking

Uniforms Provided

Staff Accommodation

Training Opportunities

Career Progression

Reduced Accommodation

Cookery School Demos

Job summary

Ballymaloe House in County Cork is seeking experienced Commis Chefs to join our kitchen team. A minimum of one year’s experience in a similar role is required, with a passion for food and cooking.

You'll work with locally sourced ingredients and seasonal recipes, learning under senior chefs while upholding our farm-to-table philosophy in a supportive, creative environment. We offer meals on duty, staff parking and opportunities for progression.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience in a similar role.
• Legally eligible to work in Ireland. No employment permit sponsorship.
• Experience with hygiene and HACCP practices.

Responsibilities

• Assist in food preparation across sections.
• Maintain high standards of hygiene and ensure smooth kitchen operation.
• Learn and execute recipes based on seasonal ingredients with senior chefs guidance.
• Adhere to health & safety procedures.
• Wrap unused items and store them properly at end of shift.
• Clean and sanitize the kitchen after service.

Skills

Food preparation

Job description

Ballymaloe House Hotel is currently seeking experienced Commis Chefs with a passion for food and cooking to join our kitchen team. Candidates must have a minimum of one year’s experience in a similar role.

Our organically farmed vegetable and herb gardens are central to our menu, and we work exclusively with whole, local fish and locally sourced meats. Successful candidates will work closely with senior chefs as they progress in their culinary careers, learning and executing recipes based on seasonal ingredients, while upholding our farm-to-table philosophy. You will also have the opportunity to work alongside Executive Chef Dervilla O’Flynn and the wider team.

Responsibilities include assisting in food preparation, maintaining high standards of hygiene, and ensuring the kitchen runs smoothly. This role requires a balance of precision and creativity, in line with our commitment to delivering a unique and memorable dining experience.

The candidate must be legally eligible to work in Ireland. Candidates must already hold valid permission to work in Ireland. We are not able to offer employment permit sponsorship.

Day-to-day duties will include:

• Assisting in food preparation in various sections.
• Maintain high standards of hygiene and ensure the kitchen operates smoothly.
• Work closely with senior chefs to learn and execute recipes based on seasonal ingredients.
• Adhere to Health & Safety procedures.
• Comply with the food hygiene practices and food safety standards (HACCP)
• Attend training within the Department as required.
• Wrapping unused items & storing them in proper areas at the end of a shift.
• Cleaning and sanitizing the kitchen after service

Benefits of working with us:

• Working as part of an Award-Winning Team
  Career progression opportunities
• Training & Development opportunities, including company funded training
• Complimentary staff parking
• We provide the uniforms
• Meals on Duty
• Team Social Events
• Staff accommodation (subject to availability)
• Reduced accommodation rates for Family & Friends
• Extra benefit for the Chefs:The opportunity to attend the Ballymaloe Cookery School afternoon demonstrations, including Guest Chefs demonstrations