Junior Sous Chef

Hollybank Trustees Ltd; Galway; On-site; EUR 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meals provided

Uniform and shoes provided

Full training and ongoing development

Career progression

Sick pay

Company pension scheme

Supportive environment

Job summary

Aramark Galway is seeking a Junior Sous Chef to join our busy kitchen team, supporting the day‑to‑day delivery of high‑quality meals for Boston Scientific in Galway. You will work alongside senior chefs, develop your culinary and leadership skills, and build your career within a supportive and professional environment.

This permanent role includes on‑site meals, uniform and training, and clear opportunities for progression within Aramark, with a strong emphasis on food hygiene, HACCP and

Qualifications

• Passionate about food and cooking.
• Strong background in a professional kitchen.
• Eager to learn and progress their culinary career.
• Organised, reliable and able to work under pressure.
• Creative with an eye for quality and presentation.
• Knowledgeable in Food Hygiene and HACCP.

Responsibilities

• Support the day-to-day running of a busy kitchen.
• Prepare, cook and present high-quality meals to an excellent standard.
• Take responsibility for your designated section and ensure smooth service.
• Support development and delivery of fresh, innovative menus.
• Ensure high standards of food quality and presentation.
• Work closely with the kitchen team for efficient service.
• Guide junior team members where required.
• Follow Food Hygiene, HACCP and Health & Safety procedures.
• Maintain a clean, safe, organised kitchen environment.
• Assist with stock control, food ordering and waste minimisation.

Skills

Passionate about food

Strong kitchen experience

Team player

Organised under pressure

Creative presentation

HACCP knowledge

Education

Culinary Arts / Professional Cookery qualification

Job description

JUNIOR SOUS CHEF – BOSTON SCIENTIFIC GALWAY

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

OUR MISSION

At Aramark, our mission is to enrich and nourish lives. Every day, we make a positive impact wherever people work, learn, recover and play.

We are proud to provide high-quality catering services to our client, Boston Scientific, in Galway, and we are looking for a passionate and ambitious Junior Sous Chef to join our team.

YOUR ROLE

Are you a talented chef looking for the next step in your culinary career?

As Junior Sous Chef, you will play an important role in our kitchen team, supporting the day-to-day delivery of high-quality food and helping to create an excellent dining experience for our customers.

Working alongside our senior chefs and management team, you will have the opportunity to develop your culinary and leadership skills, take on greater responsibility and build your career within a supportive and professional environment.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated chef who enjoys working as part of a team, takes pride in producing great food and is eager to progress.

This is a permanent position.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

You will:

• Support the day-to-day running of a busy kitchen
• Prepare, cook and present high-quality meals to an excellent standard
• Take responsibility for your designated section and ensure smooth service
• Support the development and delivery of fresh, innovative menus
• Ensure consistently high standards of food quality and presentation
• Work closely with the kitchen team to deliver an efficient and professional service
• Support and guide junior members of the team where required
• Ensure all Food Hygiene, HACCP and Health & Safety procedures are followed
• Maintain a clean, safe and organised kitchen environment
• Assist with stock control, food ordering and minimising waste
• Take responsibility and use your initiative in a busy kitchen environment

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

We are looking for someone who is:

• Passionate about food and cooking
• An experienced chef with a strong background in a professional kitchen
• Eager to learn, develop and progress their culinary career
• Organised, reliable and able to work well under pressure
• A strong team player with a positive and can-do attitude
• Creative, with an eye for quality and presentation
• Knowledgeable in Food Hygiene and HACCP
• Able to work on their own initiative

A qualification in Culinary Arts, Professional Cookery or a related discipline would be an advantage.

WHY JOIN OUR TEAM?

This is more than just a job; it's an opportunity to develop your skills and build a long-term career with Aramark.

You'll be joining a supportive and experienced kitchen team, working in a professional environment where your ideas, skills and development are valued. We are committed to helping our people learn, grow and progress, with genuine opportunities to develop into more senior culinary and management roles.

WHAT WE ARE OFFERING YOU

• Meals provided while at work
• Uniform and shoes provided
• Full training and ongoing development opportunities
• Genuine opportunities for career progression within Aramark
• The opportunity to develop your skills alongside an experienced kitchen team
• Sick pay
• Company pension scheme
• A supportive, professional and rewarding working environment

Aramark Ireland is an equal opportunities employer.