Support Chef

CareChoice Group Ireland; Ireland; On-site; EUR 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive induction training

Free Garda Vetting

Training & Development opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

Free uniform and safety boots - one_t`

Refer a friend bonus

Free Parking

Death in Service Benefit

Bike to work scheme

Gym membership

On-site parking

Job summary

CareChoice Group Ireland is seeking an experienced Support Chef to join our team across multiple locations in Cork, Ireland. You will ensure food and beverages are prepared to HACCP standards, delivering high-quality meals with care for residents.

The role covers menu development, food safety, and health and safety, with opportunities for training, Garda vetting, and professional development within a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in healthcare food service is desirable.
• Passion for delivering high‑quality food and care.
• Willingness to participate in ongoing training and development.

Responsibilities

• Menu development.
• Food safety management in line with HACCP.
• Health and safety compliance and training.

Job description

• Comprehensive induction training
• Death in Service Benefit

The CareChoice Team is focused on transitioning CareChoice to become the most trusted and respected Nursing Home brand in Ireland.

At CareChoice we provide dedicated care, and a safe and welcoming home for all our Residents. Our ethos is to create a home from home for our clients, where they can live life to the full with support and respect, whilst enjoying building relationships with all our staff.

This role presents an excellent opportunity for an experienced Chef with a background in the healthcare sector to broaden their experience across CareChoice locations. The ideal candidate will have a genuine passion for creating high-quality food and a strong commitment to providing excellent care and service to residents.

Purpose of the role:

The Support Chef will ensure food and beverages are prepared to the standard directed and in line with the HACCP system in place in CareChoice, across multiple locations in the city.

General Responsibilities:

• To be passionate about the delivery of amazing food.
• To act at all times in a professional manner to residents, visitors and staff within the home.
• To attend appropriate training sessions to further knowledge, skills as deemed necessary by your line manager
• To help maintain a safe environment for staff, residents, and visitors, through awareness of health and safety policies and by attending health and safety training as required.
• To be IT literate and maintain accurate records on internal systems

Summary of Specific Duties

• Menu Development
• Food Safety
• Health and Safety

What we Offer:

• Comprehensive induction training
• Free Garda Vetting
• A rewarding working environment, with support from supervisors and managers
• Training & Development opportunities
• Employee Assistance Programme which offers advice and counseling services, for carers and their immediate families
• Free uniform and safety boots - one tunic paid for per year by Carechoice
• Refer a friend bonus
• Free Parking
• Death in Service Benefit

Job Types:

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

• Bike to work scheme
• Employee assistance program
• Gym membership
• On-site parking

Schedule:

• Monday to Sunday
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Cork, Ireland: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location:

In person