Schools & Universities Support Development Chef

Sodexo Ireland; Leinster; On-site; EUR 36,000 - 41,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sodexo Benefits

Career development

Sodexo employee benefits package

Sodexo Discounts Scheme

Job summary

Sodexo Ireland is seeking a part-time Development Chef for Schools & Universities. You will prepare fresh, nutritious meals for students, serve customer-focused menus, and maintain high standards of hygiene and allergen awareness. The role offers site-specific benefits and a path for career development.

Ideal candidates have proven chef experience in volume settings and professional culinary qualifications. The position emphasises teamwork and delivering meals that support learning outcomes.

Qualifications

• Minimum Experienced Required (Years): 1
• Minimum Qualification: Level 6 (incl Higher Advanced Certificate & National Craft Certificate)
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Commitment to maintaining high food safety, hygiene standards and allergen awareness

Responsibilities

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

Education

Level 6 (incl Higher Advanced Certificate & National Craft Certificate)

Job description

Schools & Universities Support Development Chef

Job Description

About the role

• Part time
• 20 hours per week
• €27.50 per hour plus Sodexo Benefits
• Site Specific Benefits
• Opportunities for career development
• Plus our Sodexo employee benefits package

Schools & Universities Support Development Chef

Part time

A recipe for success; Serve incredible food, enjoy incredible perks.

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!

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

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.

Why Sodexo?

• 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
• Sodexo reserves the right to close this advert early if we are in receipt of a high number of applications

Sector

• Sector: accommodation and food service activities

Career Level

• Not Required

Candidate Requirements

Essential

• Minimum Experienced Required (Years): 1
• Minimum Qualification: Level 6 (incl Higher Advanced Certificate & National Craft Certificate)

Desirable

• Ability Skills: Administration, Catering, Creativity, Interpersonal Skills
• Competency Skills: Collaboration, Teamwork