Commis Chef — Fast-Paced Hospital Kitchen, Meals Provided

Hollybank Trustees Ltd; Galway; On-site; EUR 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meals provided

Uniform and shoes provided

Advancement opportunities

Employee appreciation and recognition

Employee assistance program and online

Company/pension scheme available

Job summary

University Hospital Galway is seeking a Commis Chef to support high-quality catering for patients, staff and visitors within a busy healthcare setting. You will work with the kitchen team to prepare and serve meals, upholding food safety and service standards.

The role requires creativity, reliability and the ability to multi-task across tasks. Benefits include meals on shift, uniform and shoes, and development opportunities within an established hospital catering operation.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar role in a fast-paced catering business.
• An interest in people and the drive to deliver exceptional service.
• A strong background in food production.
• Knowledge of Food Hygiene, including HACCP.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Head Chef, Sous Chefs & Chef de Parties in day to day running of the Kitchen.
• Provide assistant to other staff as directed by your supervisor or manager.
• Follow HACCP guidelines and ensure that all the necessary information is being recorded accurately and efficiently.
• Observe infection control and HACCP policies in food handling storage, wearing gloves and proper protective equipment.
• Co-operate fully and participate with/in all health and safety training programmes.
• Observe the correct use and care of equipment reporting any defect in materials or equipment properly.
• Adhere to the prescribed dress code and wear all safety and hygiene clothing and equipment as prescribed at all times when required to do so.
• To follow Catering Hygiene Policy guidelines along with Aramark’s dress code policy in maintaining a clean uniform and hygienic appearance at all times.
• Culinary expertise.
• Adhere to hospital policies and procedures.

Skills

Culinary expertise

Creativity

Multi-tasking

Organizational skills

Training opportunities

Job description

University Hospital Galway is seeking a Commis Chef to support high-quality catering for patients, staff and visitors within a busy healthcare setting. You will work with the kitchen team to prepare and serve meals, upholding food safety and service standards.

The role requires creativity, reliability and the ability to multi-task across tasks. Benefits include meals on shift, uniform and shoes, and development opportunities within an established hospital catering operation.