Healthcare Kitchen Chef - Daytime Hours, Career Growth

Clarinbridge Care Centre; Galway; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Daytime hours with no evening work

Free Garda Vetting

Induction and ongoing training

Career progression opportunities

Free on-site parking

Supportive, resident-focused team

Job summary

Windmill Healthcare is looking for an experienced Chef to join Clarinbridge Care Centre in Co. Galway. You’ll work closely with the Head Chef to deliver nutritious, high-quality meals that meet residents’ dietary and cultural needs while adhering to HACCP and HIQA standards.

The role runs 8.00am–6.00pm with no evenings, offering a good work–life balance, Garda Vetting, induction and ongoing training, and clear opportunities for progression within Windmill Healthcare Group.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Good organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Working knowledge of HACCP, with the ability to put a HACCP plan in place and maintain it.
• Knowledge of allergen management (FSAI / EU Regulation 1169/2011).
• Food costing and stock management skills.
• Ability to train, mentor and motivate staff.
• Flexible and open to new ideas.
• Commitment to producing nutritious, high-quality food for older people.
• Current HACCP / food safety certification (Level 2 minimum; Level 3 preferred).

Responsibilities

• Oversee the smooth day-to-day running of the kitchen.
• Prepare and cook food to a high standard, meeting every resident's dietary, cultural and clinical needs, including IDDSI texture-modified diets.
• Plan and review menus to support resident nutrition, hydration and choice.
• Follow HACCP and FSAI food safety requirements, including allergen management and labelling.
• Keep to Health & Safety, hygiene, infection prevention and control (IPC), first aid and chemical safety rules at all times.
• Keep accurate kitchen records, including temperature logs, cleaning schedules and stock control.
• Manage food costs and menus efficiently to stay within budget.
• Lead, support and develop the kitchen team.
• Talk with residents and their families about menu choices and preferences, so mealtimes are person-centred and enjoyable.

Skills

HACCP knowledge

Allergen management

Food costing

Staff training

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Problem solving

Food safety

Education

HACCP certification Level 2

HACCP certification Level 3

Job description

Windmill Healthcare is looking for an experienced Chef to join Clarinbridge Care Centre in Co. Galway. You’ll work closely with the Head Chef to deliver nutritious, high-quality meals that meet residents’ dietary and cultural needs while adhering to HACCP and HIQA standards.

The role runs 8.00am–6.00pm with no evenings, offering a good work–life balance, Garda Vetting, induction and ongoing training, and clear opportunities for progression within Windmill Healthcare Group.