Junior Sous Chef

Aramark Ireland; Galway; On-site; EUR 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meals provided

Uniform and shoes provided

Full training and development

Career progression

Sick pay

Company pension scheme

Supportive environment

Job summary

Aramark Ireland, in partnership with Boston Scientific Galway, is seeking a Junior Sous Chef to join our kitchen team. You will support day-to-day operations, prepare and present meals, and help manage a designated section with a focus on quality and presentation.

You will work alongside experienced chefs, developing leadership skills and progressing within a professional, supportive environment. This permanent role offers meals, training and clear career progression.

Qualifications

• Experience in a professional kitchen.
• Ability to contribute to ongoing menu development.
• Commitment to high standards of food quality and service.

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 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 efficient service.
• Guide junior team members when required.
• Adhere to Food Hygiene, HACCP and Health & Safety procedures.
• Maintain a clean, safe and organised kitchen environment.
• Assist with stock control, food ordering and minimising waste.
• Take initiative in a fast-paced kitchen environment.

Skills

Passion for food

Professional kitchen experience

Eager to learn and progress

Organised under pressure

Team player

Creative with presentation

Food Hygiene & HACCP knowledge

Initiative

Education

Culinary Arts / Professional Cookery qualification

Job description

JUNIOR SOUS CHEF - BOSTON SCIENTIFIC GALWAY

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

• 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

If you are ready to take the next step in your culinary career and want to grow with a global organisation, we'd love to hear from you.

Aramark Ireland is an equal opportunities employer.