Relief Chef | Kildare

Little Harvard Childcare; Kildare; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A childcare service provider in Kildare is seeking a Relief Chef to prepare nutritious meals for children. This flexible weekday role involves cooking large batches, maintaining kitchen safety, and managing stock. Ideal candidates will have catering experience, HACCP Level 2 certification, and a full driving license. Enjoy the support of a friendly team in a child-centered environment.

Benefits

Competitive hourly rate

Discounted private health insurance

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience cooking for large groups or in catering environments.
• Minimum HACCP Level 2 certification.
• Full driving license and flexibility to travel.

Responsibilities

• Cook large quantities of healthy meals for children.
• Maintain hygiene, safety, and cleanliness in the kitchen.
• Follow allergen and dietary guidelines.

Skills

Experience cooking for large groups or in catering environments

Strong organization skills

Passion for preparing healthy meals for children

Education

HACCP Level 2 certification

Job description

Overview

Relief Chef – Little Harvard Childcare (Kildare Region). We are seeking a Relief Chef to cover staff absences, holidays, and vacant kitchen positions across our Kildare centres. This is a flexible, weekday role (Monday–Friday, no evenings or weekends) ideal for someone who enjoys variety and working in a child-centred environment.

About The Role

You will prepare large quantities of nutritious, child-friendly meals, following set menus and food safety standards to ensure consistency and quality across centres.

Key Responsibilities

• Cook large quantities of healthy meals and snacks for children.
• Maintain hygiene, safety, and cleanliness in the kitchen.
• Follow allergen and dietary guidelines.
• Support stock management and deliveries.
• Work closely with Centre Managers to ensure smooth kitchen operations.

Requirements

• Experience cooking for large groups or in catering environments.
• Minimum HACCP Level 2 certification.
• Full driving license (essential) and flexibility to travel between Kildare centres.
• Availability for varying weekday hours based on cover needs.
• Strong organisation skills and a passion for preparing healthy meals for children.

What We Offer

• Competitive hourly rate
• Discounted private health insurance
• Flexible weekday work across multiple centres
• Supportive, friendly team environment
• Training and development opportunities

If you are a reliable, adaptable cook with catering experience, a driving license, and enjoy flexible weekday work covering absences, holidays, and vacant positions, we’d love to hear from you.

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