Chef with Baxter & Greene Market Deli Dunnes Stores is Ireland's leading retailer positioned at the cutting edge of food and fashion retailing. We have stores in Ireland, Northern Ireland and Spain and are expanding our service and product offer all the time. Baxter & Greene is a contemporary and stylish Market Deli where carefully selected products are freshly prepared and cooked every day in store by our team of skilled chefs and delicatessen staff. By using innovative and creative ideas, our team endeavour to produce and present wholesome food of an exceptionally high standard. We are currently looking to recruit and train a number of chefs to join the team in our Baxter & Greene concept. Our chefs have excellent product knowledge, provide outstanding customer service, and above all else are passionate about fresh food and retail. The primary job function of the chef is to take accountability for the counter and kitchen, ensuring the delivery of exceptional customer care and operational standards to maximise sales and profitability whilst maintaining costs alongside the deli manager. The successful candidates should have the ability to cook from scratch and follow agreed recipes. They should be enthusiastic and self-motivated to provide an excellent level of service with attention to detail. Experience in food preparation in a Café / Restaurant / Deli operation is essential and an interest in current food trends is preferable. The Chef will have the following responsibilities: Key Responsibilities: Work as part of the team with Store Management as well as Deli Management and staff to provide the highest standard of food preparation quality and presentation. To monitor and deliver the HACCP programme for the Deli to ensure effective standards in line with hygiene and quality regulations. To manage and control costs associated with food production and wastage. To train and develop existing staff in new procedures and processes. To ensure the regular and systematic cleaning and maintenance of the equipment in the Deli, kitchen and front of house. Requirements: At least 3 years previous experience in a similar environment Must be able to follow pre-determined recipe cards Experienced and trained on HACCP Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Organised, excellent attention to detail with the ability to multi-task Flexible and able to work as part of a team and individually Passion/flair and attention to detail for food production and presentation Dunnes Stores is an Equal Opportunities Employer. /*generated inline style */