MCDH Group
Title: Commis Chef
Contract Type: Full Time – permanent
Department: Kitchen
Salary: Competitive – depends on experience
About MCDH Group
MCDH Group is a family-owned and operated hospitality group that runs a collection of independent cafés. We are dedicated to delivering high-quality food, coffee, and service, with the majority of our products handcrafted in-house across all locations.
Our offering focuses on bakery, specialty coffee, breakfast, and lunch, with a strong emphasis on fresh, seasonal ingredients and carefully prepared food.
At MCDH Group, customer experience and product quality are at the heart of everything we do. We are equally committed to building a positive, supportive, and team-oriented workplace where people can grow and develop within the company.
As a continuously growing hospitality group, we are always looking for long-term, committed team members who want to be part of our journey and grow with us.
The Commis Chef Role
We are looking for an experienced, full-time Commis Chef to join our team. This role will be based across one of our three café locations in Dublin 4 and Dublin 2.
This position is ideal for someone who is passionate about food and comfortable working in a fast-paced kitchen environment, ensuring service runs smoothly while maintaining a positive, professional, and team-focused presence in the kitchen.
While this role is primarily kitchen-based, strong communication with the front-of-house team is essential to ensure smooth service and a consistent, high-quality experience for our customers.
Our Commis Chefs play a key role in the business, helping to prepare and deliver the food we serve every day. Collaboration between the kitchen and front-of-house teams is essential to ensure quality, consistency, and efficient service.
We are looking for someone who is confident, approachable, and team-oriented, with a genuine passion for working with fresh, seasonal produce to deliver high-quality food. The ideal candidate will also be eager to grow with the company, contributing ideas towards menu development and new product creation as part of a growing team.
Responsibilities
· Assist with food preparation, including washing, chopping, slicing, and portioning ingredients
· Prepare salads, sandwiches, pizzas, sauces, and other dishes as required
· Support the fast-paced preparation of breakfast and lunch service,including baking off pastries and breads
· Follow recipes and instructions from senior chefs, with a willingness to learn and develop skills
· Ensure food is prepared consistently to a high standard in both quality and presentation
· Maintain a high level of presentation, producing aesthetically pleasing and well-balanced dishes
· Ensure compliance with HACCP procedures and food safety standards (experience required)
· Keep the kitchen clean, organised, and well stocked at all times
· Correctly store, label, and manage food stock following food safety guidelines
· Maintain clean and organised preparation areas
· Work closely with the front-of-house team, assisting when required during busy periods
· Ensure orders, catering items, and display food are prepared and ready on time
· Double-check that orders are accurate before dispatch
· Maintain clear and strong communication with the FOH team to ensure smoothservice
· Show a keen interest in developing skills, learning new techniques, and contributing ideas for menu and product development
· Demonstrate a strong understanding of kitchen operations and workflow
· Maintain a positive attitude and genuine passion for food and hospitality
· Uphold excellent cleaning standards throughout the kitchen
Requirements
· Minimum 1 year or more experience in a similar role (please do not apply if you do not have this experience).
· Ability to work well under pressure in a busy, high-paced kitchen environment.
· Strong communication and customer service skills.
· A genuine passion for food and creativity.
· Ability to meet deadlines and work efficiently.
· High level of organisation and scheduling skills.
· Experience working in a kitchen team environment with fresh produce.
· Experience baking pastries.
· Fluent spoken English.
· Ability to work as part of a team and build strong relationships with colleagues and customers.
· A positive and hospitable attitude, representing the company and brand.
· Strong organisation skills and attention to detail.
· Full-time availability, with flexibility to work up to 40 hours over a 7-day period.
· A willingness to learn, grow, and develop skills within the company.
· Legal entitlement to work full-time in Ireland (please do not apply if you do not have this).
Why work for us?
· Full-time position with guaranteed hours
· Work with a fun, supportive, and ambitious team
· Opportunities for training, education, and career growth within the company
· Be part of a family-run business that values staff wellbeing
· Food and drink allowance
If this sounds like you, please emails us at [email protected]
We look forward to hearing from you
Pay: €32,000.00-€38,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Experience:
- Commis Chef: 1 year (preferred)
Language:
- Fluent English (preferred)
Work Location: In person
