At Excel Recruitment, we take pride in delivering top-notch culinary experiences across a variety of contract catering settings.
From corporate offices to educational institutions, our clients count on us to provide exceptional and high-quality meals tailored to their needs.
Role Overview: We are on the lookout for chefs for an immediate start to join our temporary team in the Tipperary region, working in health care units.
As a Contract Catering Chef, you will have the unique opportunity to work in diverse environments, showcasing your culinary expertise while ensuring our clients receive the best possible service.
Key Responsibilities: Exemplary Meal Preparation: Cook a variety of high-quality dishes, ensuring every meal meets client specifications and requirements.
Timely and Professional Service: Prepare and deliver meals with precision and attention to detail, ensuring they are served on time.
Kitchen Excellence: Maintain a clean, organised, and safe kitchen environment, strictly adhering to health and safety standards.
Teamwork and Adaptation Skills: Ability to transition into new kitchen environments and collaborate effectively with existing teams.
Efficient Inventory Management: Oversee inventory, manage orders, and implement waste-reduction practices.
Any other duties relevant to the post as may be allocated by the Senior Chef or the Catering Officer/Assistant Catering Officer What We're Looking For: Proven experience as a chef, ideally within contract catering or high-volume kitchen environments.
Flexibility to work full time hours Strong culinary skills coupled with a genuine passion for food.
Successful completion of Garda Vetting Process is ideal (this can also be provided to you by Excel Recruitment).
Proficiency in spoken English Exceptional time management and organisational skills.
Ability to work efficiently both independently and as part of a team.
Thorough knowledge of health and safety standards in a kitchen setting.
Positive, professional attitude and strong communication skills.
Why Excel Recruitment?
Diverse Experience: Gain valuable experience and learning opportunities by working in a variety of culinary environments.
Competitive Pay rates: Earn a competitive hourly rate.
Supportive Environment: Be part of a team that is committed to your success, professional growth and helping you to excel.
Holiday pay: Accrued holiday pay based on hours worked.
If this opportunity sounds like the right one for you, we'd love to hear from you; and encourage you to apply.
Alternatively, if you have any questions or queries about the role or similar roles within Excel Recruitment, please contact Eunice in the Excel Recruitment Cork Office / #INDJEN1 Skills: chef time management efficient team player food preparation communication full-time