Cook

Vision Ireland; Wexford; On-site; EUR 14,000 - 17,000; Part time

Job summary

Vision Ireland is Ireland’s national sight loss charity based in Wexford. Our Lochrann Resource Centre provides day opportunities for people with sight loss, offering tailored programmes across Skills4Stability, Skills4Life, and Skills4Me.

We are seeking a LRC Cook to support the National Day & Hub Services Manager in delivering nutritious meals and HACCP-compliant kitchen operations, while safeguarding service users and staff values.

Qualifications

• Flexible working approach.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Progressive outlook with commitment to equality and diversity.
• Familiar with Microsoft Office applications (including Teams).
• Commitment to NCBI values and ethos.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safe handling, preparation and serving of all meals in HACCP-compliant conditions.
• Complete HACCP documentation and food safety checks.
• Maintain a clean, hygienic, safe kitchen environment and report issues.
• Plan menus, monitor lunch orders, manage stock and ordering.
• Provide assistance with sight-guiding and outings when required.
• Attend meetings and contribute to effective team communication.

Skills

Flexible working

Interpersonal skills

Microsoft Office

Disability awareness

NCBI values

Education

Level 5 HACCP Qualification

First Aid Certification

HACCP & Safe Food Training

Tools

Microsoft Suite

Job description

Location: On site / Wexford, Ireland
job type: Permanent / Part-time
Sector and subsector: Hospitality | Chefs
Salary: Competitive salary

Job Title: Cook

Weekly hours: 18.5 hours per week, worked over 3 days Mondays, Thursdays & Fridays.

Salary: €15,264 yearly salary (paid monthly)

Closing Date: 16th November 2026

Reporting to: National Day & Hub Services Manager

Job Summary:

Vision Ireland is Ireland’s national sight loss charity. Our mission is to transform the lives of people who are blind or vision impaired. We aim to support and empower people and push for breakthroughs in public mindsets and structures to ensure people living with sight loss can live to their full potential.

The Lochrann Resource Centre (LRC) in Wexford town provides day opportunities to support people with sight loss. LRC offers an individual programme on one of our 3 core strands: Skills4Stability, Skills4Life or Skills4Me.

VI currently is seeking a LRC Cook to assist the National Day & Hub Services Manager & Deputy Resource Centre Manager in the smooth running of a New Direction Centric Service. You will ensure all service users who attend the day service have a healthy and nutritious meal & that the kitchen & canteen area is HACCP compliant. Vi is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of service users and expects all staff to share this commitment.

All of our service provision will be delivered in a person centered manner, with absolute engagement of the beneficiary and/or their significant others. For every section of this job description, it is implicit that this will be the starting point. VI's Core Values are implicit in all aspects of this role and are expected to be upheld and demonstrated at all times.

• To ensure the safe handling, preparation and serving of all food, meals and refreshments in accordance with HACCP guidelines, food safety legislation and the Centre's standard operating procedures.
• To complete all required HACCP documentation and food safety checks at the beginning, during and at the end of each rostered shift.
• To maintain a clean, hygienic, safe and organised kitchen environment, ensuring compliance with all relevant health and safety requirements, the correct use of kitchen equipment and the prompt reporting of any maintenance issues to Management.
• To plan menus, monitor daily lunch orders, manage stock levels and coordinate the ordering of food and kitchen supplies.
• To undertake all relevant training and development as directed by the Centre Manager to maintain and enhance the skills and knowledge required for the role.
• To provide assistance with sight-guiding and supporting service users during outings and day trips from the Centre, when required.
• To attend staff meetings and contribute positively to effective communication, teamwork and the overall operation of the Centre.
• To promote and adhere to organisational policies and procedures, ensuring that the rights, dignity and personal property of service users, as well as company resources, are respected and that a safe, inclusive and functional environment is maintained for service users and staff.
• To support the National Day & Hub Services Manager in the implementation and achievement of the LRC Operational Plan, the HSE New Directions Policy and the delivery of a person-centred service.
• To undertake any other reasonable duties, relevant to the objectives of the post, as requested by the Line Manager or Senior Management.

Selection Criteria:

Mandatory:

Education and Training

• A positive attitude towards service users with disabilities and an appreciation of this role’s responsibility in keeping them safe.
• Willingness to complete HACCP & Safe Food Training.
• Level 5 HACCP Qualification

Achievements and Experience

• Ability to express ideas effectively, orally and in writing.
• Catering experience
• Ability to meet deadlines.
• A positive attitude towards work, colleagues and service users.
• Commitment to the implementation of Quality Assurance.

Skills & Abilities

• Flexible working approach.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Good working knowledge of the Microsoft suite (including Teams).
• A progressive outlook and commitment to issues including disability and Equality & Diversity and the empowerment of service users.
• Shared belief in NCBI core values & ethos.

Education and Training

• First Aid Certificate.

Achievements and Experience

• Ability to express ideas effectively, orally and in writing.Ability to meet deadlines.
• A positive attitude towards work, colleagues and service users
• Commitment to the implementation of Quality Assurance
• Undertaken a similar role in the hospitality/social care sector.
• Working knowledge of FSAI

Skills & Abilities

• Flexible working approach.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• A progressive outlook and commitment to issues including disability and Equality & Diversity and the empowerment of service users.
• Shared belief in NCBI core values & ethos.
• A clean, current driving license (desirable)

Accessibility, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion:

VI is committed to creating an inclusive environment where diversity is celebrated, and everyone is afforded equality of opportunity. It is our policy to recognise people as a key resource required for successful attainment of the organisation’s mission. In support of this, it is important to remember that differences between people, whether devised from their different backgrounds and personalities, cultures and/or their different abilities, can be a source of strength to the organisation.

We welcome, encourage, and embrace people of all backgrounds, to include those with disabilities, accessibility plays a huge part of ensuring that the needs of all our employees and service users, can access our systems and services, with ease and respect, in a supportive environment, enabling all to effectively engage our services and achieve our goals whether they are an applicant for employment or an employee requiring special facilitation.

Garda Vetting will be conducted for the recommended candidate as part of the selection process for the post in accordance with the NCBI Garda Vetting policy.

Candidates must be eligible to work in the EEA.

Vision Ireland is an equal opportunities & inclusive employer.

We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds