Relief Chef

Excel Recruitment; Cork; On-site; EUR 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly pay

Weekly pay cycle

Flexible shifts

Range of catering environments

Ongoing recruitment support

Job summary

Excel Recruitment seeks Relief Chefs to join our team in Cork city and county. The role offers work-life balance with day shifts; there is no weekend or evening work with pay in the range of €18–€22 per hour.

You’ll gain exposure to a variety of professional kitchens and service styles, developing skills across different catering environments while enjoying a flexible, supportive recruitment partnership.

Qualifications

• 1+ years’ experience in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Contract catering experience is an advantage.
• Valid Manual Handling and HACCP certs (training available).
• Willingness to work flexible hours.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and cooking food in line with kitchen standards
• Ensuring compliance with food safety procedures
• Managing prep, stock rotation, and cleanliness
• Adjusting to different menus and service styles

Skills

Fast-paced kitchen experience

Food safety procedures

Flexible hours

Job description

Relief Chef (J46605) Cork, Republic of Ireland

Salary: Flexible Hours

Excel Recruitment is seeking skilled ReliefChefsto join ourteam in Cork city and county.

Are you interested in a work - life balance, with mid week, day shifts predominantly required.

No weekend or evening work @ pay rate ranging from €18 - €22 per hour.

This role offers flexibility and variety, providing the opportunity to work in a wide range of professional kitchens and gain experience across different kitchen environments.

Responsibilities of the Chef:

• Preparing and cooking food in line with kitchen standards


• Ensuring compliance with food safety procedures


• Managing prep, stock rotation, and cleanliness


• Adjusting to different menus and service styles

Requirements of the Chef:

• 1+ years’ experience in a fast-paced kitchen


• Contract catering experience is an advantage


• Valid Manual Handling and HACCP certs (training available)


• Willingness to work flexible hours

Benefits of Working with Excel:

• Competitive hourly pay


• Weekly pay cycle


• Flexible shifts including weekdays and weekends


• Opportunities to work in a range of catering environments


• Ongoing support from our recruitment team