- Reporting to: Head Chef
- Role Types: Permanent
- Hours: Full Time
- Remuneration: 15 to 17 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 team member relocating, we are now looking to welcome a new chef to our kitchen team.
This role will involve Wednesday to Sunday shifts, supporting both daytime service and occasional night-time events.
Qualifications, Experience, & Competencies
We are looking for experienced and qualified individuals who share GROW HQ’s culture, vision and values. Our ideal candidates would have the following qualifications and experience:
- 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
- Open to feedback and able 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, with additional perks and long-term rewards as your time with us grows.
Immediate Benefits
- 10% staff discount in our retail store
- Free daily staff lunch included during your working day
- On-site parking
- Access to free growing, cooking, and wellness courses (subject to availability)
- Flexible working options where applicable
After Probation & Continued Service
- Company Pension Scheme available after qualifying service
- Death in Service Benefit after successful completion of probation
- Additional annual leave days added with length of service
- Increased sick leave benefits based on years of service
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Volunteer days in the community
- Sports Club Membership support
- Bike to Work Scheme
- Wellness Programme
Apply
Please apply with your CV and a one-page cover letter explaining your fit with the criteria outlined above and outlining what type of role you are interested in (e.g. fixed term or permanent / part time or full time). Please note that applications without a cover letter will not be considered.
All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: €15.00-€17.00 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
