- Reporting to: Head Chef
- Role Types: Permanent
- Hours: Full Time, Temporary
- Remuneration: 20 to 23 euro, depending on experience
- Location: GROW HQ, Waterford
GIY is an award-winning social enterprise dedicated to creating a movement of people connected to real food - organic, fresh, local, in-season food grown in living soil. GROW HQ, the home of GIY, opened in 2016 and features a multi-award winning farm-to-fork cafe, organic farm shop, organic training gardens and regenerative farm (at the Curraghmore Estate).
Due to a valued member of our team being temporarily absent, we are looking to welcome a Temporary Chef to join our kitchen team on a one-month fixed-term contract.
This role will involve Wednesday to Sunday shifts, supporting both daytime service and occasional night-time events. It is an excellent opportunity to gain experience working in a busy, seasonal kitchen alongside a passionate and supportive team.
Qualifications, Experience & Competencies
We are looking for an experienced and qualified individual who shares GROW HQ's culture, vision and values. Our ideal candidate will have:
- 2–4 years' experience in a similar role
- Experience working in a fast-paced Food & Beverage environment
- Strong knife skills and confidence in food preparation
- A passion for local, seasonal, home-grown food, with an interest in preserving and foraging
- Excellent attention to detail and consistency in service
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work well under pressure
- A willingness to grow, learn and continuously develop professionally
- Openness to feedback and the ability to take direction positively
- A supportive team player who values integrity, respect and teamwork
Benefits & Perks
We believe in looking after our team and offer a range of benefits from day one.
- 10% staff discount in our retail store
- Free daily staff lunch during your working day
- On-site parking
- Access to free growing, cooking and wellness courses (subject to availability)
- Flexible working options where applicable
This is a temporary one-month position, providing cover for a valued member of our team. If you're an experienced chef looking for an immediate opportunity to work with fresh, seasonal produce in a welcoming environment, we'd love to hear from you.
Pay: €20.00-€23.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Food allowance
- On-site parking
- Store discount
Application question(s):
- Are you resident in Ireland?
Experience:
- Kitchen: 2 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Kitchen Qualification (required)
- Drivers License (required)
Work authorisation:
Work Location: In person
