Schools & Universities Support Development Chef

Company Details Confidential; Leinster; On-site; EUR 29,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing platform

Employee Assistance Programme

Virtual GP

Discounts scheme

Pension plan

Learning & development

Bike to Work

Enhanced benefits

Job summary

Sodexo in Ireland is seeking a Schools & Universities Support Development Chef to join our on‑site team. You will prepare fresh meals, plan menus that meet dietary needs, and support students with nutritious, tasty options in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires a minimum of 1 year chef experience in a volume setting, professional cookery qualifications, and a strong commitment to food safety. You’ll be an integral part of delivering quality catering services to students and staff.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Chef in a volume setting
• Professional cookery or culinary qualifications
• Strong organisational skills with an ability to prioritise tasks
• Commitment to maintaining the highest food safety, hygiene standards and allergen awareness

Responsibilities

• Serve up mouth watering menu items, with a passion for perfection
• Ensure the highest standards of food hygiene and health and safety are maintained
• Contribute to a positive and healthy meal-time culture
• Bring your ideas to the table and cook up new techniques

Skills

Catering

Communications

Creativity

Customer Service

Education

No Qualification

Job description

Schools & Universities Support Development Chef

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Application Details

In order to work in Ireland a non-EEA National, unless they are exempted, must hold a valid employment permit.Please review the Eligibility and requirements for an employment permit if you are unsure of your eligibility to apply for this vacancy.

Job Description

At Sodexo, you'll belong in a team and thrive in service. We know that our talented chefs are the key to delivering exceptional service and tasteful experiences for our clients and students.You’ll be responsible for preparing fresh, balanced, nutritious meals that fuel students for learning. You'll prepare and serve customer-focused menus that meet dietary and nutritional guidelines, and create a welcoming atmosphere at mealtimes. This is a role where your food truly makes a difference!Sodexo and our clients are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults within a regulated activity. This role will require applicants to undergo screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Garda Vetting.

What you’ll do

• Serve up mouth watering menu items, with a passion for perfection
• Ensure the highest standards of food hygiene and health and safety are maintained
• Contribute to a positive and healthy meal-time culture
• Bring your ideas to the table and cook up new techniques

What you’ll bring

• Proven experience as a Chef in a volume setting
• Professional cookery or culinary qualifications
• Strong organisational skills with an ability to prioritise tasks
• Commitment to maintaining the highest food safety, hygiene standards and allergen awareness

Why Sodexo?

Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance tobe part of something greater.Belong in a company and team that values you foryou.Act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions.Thrive in your own way.

Perks, rewards and benefits

• Unlimited access to an online platform offering wellbeing support
• An extensive Employee Assistance Programme to help with everyday issues or life's larger problems, including legal and financial advice, support with work or personal issues impacting your wellbeing
• Access to a 24hr virtual GP Service
• Sodexo Discounts Scheme, offering great deals 24/7 across popular big-brand retailers
• Save for your future by becoming a member of the Pension Plan
• Opportunities to enable colleagues to grow and succeed throughout their career at Sodexo, including a variety of learning and development tools
• Bike to Work Scheme to help colleagues to do their bit for the environment whilst keeping fit
• Sodexo UK and Irelands enhanced benefits and leave policies

Career Level

• Not Required

Candidate Requirements

Essential

• Minimum Experienced Required (Years): 1
• Minimum Qualification: No Qualification

Desirable

• Ability Skills: Catering, Communications, Creativity, Customer Service
• Competency Skills: Problem Solving, Teamwork, Time Management, Working on own Initiative

• Sector: other service activities