Commis Chef

Haven Bay Care Centre; Kinsale; On-site; EUR 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare facility in Kinsale is seeking a Commis Chef to assist in food preparation and ensure the satisfaction of residents. Key responsibilities include collaborating on menu planning, maintaining a hygienic kitchen, and ensuring high-quality food standards. Applicants should have a culinary arts qualification and at least 2 years of experience in a similar role. This full-time position offers an annual salary of €34,000.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar position within a kitchen environment.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team in a busy kitchen.
• Self-starter with a strong commitment to food hygiene best practices.
• Flexibility and adaptability with culinary tasks.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of meals, ensuring high-quality standards.
• Organise and set up workstation with necessary ingredients.
• Contribute ideas for menu planning that meet dietary needs.
• Ensure timely preparation of dishes considering dietary requirements.
• Maintain a clean and hygienic kitchen environment.

Skills

Food preparation

Team collaboration

Hygiene best practices

Flexibility and adaptability

Education

Culinary arts programme or training course

Job description

Posting date: 15.09.2025

As a Commis Chef at Haven Bay Care Centre, Ballinacubby, Kinsale, co. Cork, Ireland, your primary responsibility will be to assist in the preparation of food according to recipes, menus, and cooking standards. You will play a key role in maintaining a high level of culinary quality and ensuring the satisfaction of our residents. Working within a busy kitchen environment, you will contribute to menu planning, maintain a clean and organised workstation, and operate in a safe and responsible manner, following HACCP procedures and company policies.

Key Responsibilities

• Food Preparation: Assist in the preparation of meals, following recipes and cooking standards to maintain high‑quality and nutritious food.
• Workstation Setup: Organise, wash, and set up your assigned workstation, ensuring all necessary ingredients and equipment are readily available, including dish washing.
• Menu Contribution: Collaborate with the culinary team to contribute ideas and suggestions for menu planning that meet the dietary needs of our residents.
• Timely Preparation: Ensure all dishes are prepared efficiently and to the appropriate standard, with special attention to dietary requirements and allergies.
• Safety and Hygiene: Operate in a safe and responsible manner, following recognised techniques, HACCP procedures, and company policies to maintain a clean and hygienic kitchen environment.

Requirements

• Previous experience in a similar position within a kitchen environment, demonstrating the ability to work efficiently and maintain high standards of food preparation.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team in a busy kitchen environment.
• Self‑starter with a strong commitment to food hygiene best practices.
• Flexibility and adaptability, with a hands‑on approach to culinary tasks.
• Must have completed a culinary arts programme or a training course.
• Minimum Of 2 Years Of Experience.

Annual remuneration: €34,000

Hours of work: 39 hours a week

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