PIZZA CHEF ( ACCOMMODATION SUPPORT)

Talent Connectors Ltd t/a EU Workforce; Leinster; On-site; EUR 17,908 - 24,796; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff accommodation

Job summary

Talent Connectors Ltd t/a EU Workforce is seeking an experienced Pizza Chef for a busy Co. Meath kitchen. You will lead dough preparation, fermentation, and baking across lunch, dinner, and peak service, ensuring consistent quality and presentation.

The role requires expertise with dough hydration, fermentation timing, and oven operation (stone/deck/wood-fired). Join a professional team with a focus on quality, efficiency, and culinary excellence.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Pizza Chef in a restaurant, pizzeria, hotel, or high-volume operation.
• Strong experience in fresh dough preparation and fermentation techniques.
• Knowledge of stone oven, deck oven, or wood-fired oven operations.
• Understanding of dough hydration, fermentation timing, and pizza production processes.
• Ability to work efficiently and maintain quality during busy service periods.
• Strong attention to detail, consistency, and presentation standards.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Preparation, mixing, proofing, and management of fresh pizza dough using established recipes and fermentation processes.
• Producing high-quality pizzas during lunch, dinner, and peak service periods.
• Ensuring consistency in presentation, portioning, and product quality at all times.
• Monitoring dough performance, storage conditions, and ingredient quality.
• Maintaining mise en place and an organised pizza section.
• Maintaining stock control, stock rotation, and minimising wastage.
• Assisting in the development of new pizza concepts, toppings, and seasonal menu offerings.
• Ensuring full compliance with HACCP, food safety, and hygiene standards.
• Working closely with the Head Chef and wider kitchen management team to support daily operations.
• Contributing to a positive, professional, and team-focused kitchen culture.

Skills

Pizza dough preparation

Fermentation techniques

Oven operation (stone/deck/wood-fired)

Quality and presentation

Time management

English communication

Job description

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Application Details

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Job Description

Multiple locations

Co. Meath,

Pizza Chef

Location: Co.Meath

Contract Type: Full-Time / Permanent

Salary: From €15.50 per hour (negotiable based on experience)

Accommodation: Staff accommodation at €125 per week including all utility bills

Start Date: Immediate / Negotiable

OverviewAn exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and passionate Pizza Chef to join a busy and expanding hospitality operation within The Cross Guns Hospitality Group.The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering consistently high-quality pizza offerings across a fast-paced food operation. This position is ideally suited to a chef with a strong understanding of dough preparation, fermentation techniques, ingredient quality, and efficient service delivery.The role offers an opportunity to work within a professional kitchen environment that values quality, consistency, and continuous improvement while providing long-term career progression within a growing hospitality business.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparation, mixing, proofing, and management of fresh pizza dough using established recipes and fermentation processes
• Producing high-quality pizzas during lunch, dinner, and peak service periods
• Ensuring consistency in presentation, portioning, and product quality at all times
• Monitoring dough performance, storage conditions, and ingredient quality
• Managing mise en place and maintaining an organised pizza section
• Maintaining stock control, stock rotation, and minimising wastage
• Assisting in the development of new pizza concepts, toppings, and seasonal menu offerings
• Ensuring full compliance with HACCP, food safety, and hygiene standards
• Working closely with the Head Chef and wider kitchen management team to support daily operations
• Contributing to a positive, professional, and team-focused kitchen culture

Requirements

• Previous experience as a Pizza Chef in a restaurant, pizzeria, hotel, or high-volume food operation
• Strong experience in fresh dough preparation and fermentation techniques
• Knowledge of stone oven, deck oven, or wood-fired oven operations
• Understanding of dough hydration, fermentation timing, and pizza production processes
• Ability to work efficiently and maintain quality during busy service periods
• Strong attention to detail, consistency, and presentation standards
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• Good English communication skills
• Passion for quality ingredients, authentic pizza production, and culinary excellence

• Sector: accommodation and food service activities

Career Level

• Experienced [Non-Managerial]