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Experienced Chef
Student Centre, UCC —Cork, County Cork
- From €40,000 a year
- Full-time
- Cooking
- Supervising experience
- Food service experience
- Employee discount
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looking for experienced Chef
Flavorfiesta Ltd —Ringaskiddy, County Cork
- €16–€20 an hour
- Full-time
- Cooking
- Food service experience
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Chef/Cook
The Pantry Blackpool —Blackpool, County Cork
- €15–€17 an hour
- Full-time
- Food service experience
- Restaurant experience
- Communication skills
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Baker/Pastry Chef
The Sweet Spot Catering Limited —Ballincollig, County Cork
- €14.15–€16.00 an hour
- Full-time
- Customer service
- Cooking
- Higher certificate
- Flexitime
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Chef de partie
Bakestone City Centre —Cork, County Cork
- Weekend availability
- Employee discount
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1h
Chef Day shift
On The Pig's Back Cafe , Douglas, Cork —Cork, County Cork
- Part-time
- Serving
- Cooking
- No degree
- Free parking
- Employee discount
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Kitchen lead/ food truck operator
Barrett's Bar —Ballinhassig, County Cork
- €15–€20 an hour
- Full-time
- Cooking
- English
- No degree
- Profit sharing
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Oak Fire Pizza Clonakilty —Clonakilty, County Cork
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Experienced Chef

Student Centre, UCC
Cork, County Cork

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Job details

Permanent | Full-time
From €40,000 a year

Benefits

Bike to work scheme
Company pension
Employee discount

Qualifications

HACCP Certification
Cooking
Menu planning
Supervising experience
Food service experience
Budgeting
Leadership
Communication skills
HACCP Level 2 Certificate
Kitchen experience

Full job description

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced, enthusiastic, and organised Chef to work within our busy Student Centre. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering high-quality food offerings for students, staff, and visitors, while also delivering catering events held throughout the year.

This is an excellent opportunity for a culinary professional who enjoys creating diverse menus, managing kitchen operations, and leading a small catering team in a dynamic college environment.

Key Responsibilities

· Prepare and deliver a high standard of fresh, nutritious, and appealing food for students, staff, and visitors.

· Develop and maintain varied daily food offerings that are attractive to a diverse student audience, balancing quality, nutrition, value for money, and current food trends.

· Plan, prepare, and oversee catering services for meetings, conferences, receptions, and larger dinner service events.

Design seasonal and event-specific menus that balance quality, value, and customer satisfaction.
Manage food ordering, stock control, and supplier relationships to ensure consistent product availability.
Monitor and control kitchen budgets, food costs, and waste levels to achieve financial targets.
Lead, supervise, and support a small catering team, ensuring effective scheduling, training, and performance management.
Ensure compliance with all food safety, HACCP, health and safety, and allergen regulations.
Maintain excellent standards of food preparation, presentation, cleanliness, and customer service.
Drive continuous improvement in food quality, service delivery, and operational efficiency.
Work collaboratively with college departments to support special events and catering requirements.

Essential Requirements

Minimum of 3 years' experience as a Chef in a busy catering, hospitality, restaurant/café.
Relevant professional culinary qualification.
Proven experience in menu planning and delivering high-volume food service.
Strong experience managing food ordering, stock control, and kitchen budgets.
Experience supervising and leading a small catering or kitchen team.
Excellent knowledge of HACCP, food safety regulations, and kitchen best practices.
Strong organisational, communication, and leadership skills.
Ability to work flexibly and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Application Requirements

As part of the application process, candidates must submit:

An up-to-date CV.
A cover letter outlining their suitability for the role.
A sample menu showcasing:

Daily food offerings suitable for students, staff, and visitors.

Consideration of dietary requirements and value for money.

What We Offer

Competitive salary.
Supportive and collaborative working environment.
Opportunity to play a key role within a vibrant college community.
Professional development and training opportunities.
The chance to shape and enhance the food experience for students, staff, and visitors.

To Apply:
Please submit your CV, cover letter and sample menu.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates.

Pay: From €40,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Bike to work scheme
Company pension
Employee discount

Application question(s):

Have you uploaded a sample menu as per job description? Please upload under supporting documents section on your application.

Licence/Certification:

HACCP Level 2 Certificate (required)

Work authorisation:

Ireland (preferred)

Location:

Cork, County Cork (preferred)

Work Location: In person

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