Head Chef. Irlanda

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Full time

39 hours per week

Monday to Friday, 7am to 3.30pm

€24.65 per hour

Opportunities for career development

Plus our Sodexo employee benefits package

Head Chef

Naas, Co. Kildare- Full time

A recipe for success; Serve incredible food, enjoy incredible perks.

At Sodexo, you'll belong in a team and thrive in service. We know that our talented chefs are the key to delivering exceptional service and tasteful experiences for our clients, customers, and employees.

Build a name with big-brand businesses and corporate clients, delivering high-quality nutritious meals for boardroom lunches, executive events, and daily workplace dining. This role calls for a chef who can blend maintaining excellent standards, while working efficiently in a fast-paced, trend-setting, client-focused environment.

What you will do:

Cook up mouth watering menu items, with a passion for perfection

Ensure the highest standards of food hygiene and health and safety are maintained

Contribute to a positive and innovative kitchen culture

Bring your ideas to the table and cook up new techniques

What you will bring:

Extensive knowledge of food production methods, with a focus on consistency and quality

NVQ Level 2/3 in Culinary Arts or equivalent experience working in a high-volume kitchen environment

In-depth understanding of allergens and the necessary precautions to ensure safe dining for all

Exceptional leadership abilities, with a focus on motivating and developing a team

Strong attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining high standards

Ability to manage your own performance and support colleagues to do the same

Ability to thrive under pressure, accept feedback, and continuously improve

Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and manage a busy workload

Why Sodexo?:

Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of something greater.

Belong in a company and team that values you for you. 

Act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions.

Thrive in your own way.

We also offer a range of perks, rewards and benefits for our colleagues and their families:

Unlimited access to an online platform offering wellbeing support

An extensive Employee Assistance Programme to help with everyday issues or life's larger problems, including legal and financial advice, support with work or personal issues impacting your wellbeing

Access to a 24hr virtual GP Service

Sodexo Discounts Scheme, offering great deals 24/7 across popular big-brand retailers

Save for your future by becoming a member of the Pension Plan

Opportunities to enable colleagues to grow and succeed throughout their career at Sodexo, including a variety of learning and development tools

Bike to Work Scheme to help colleagues to do their bit for the environment whilst keeping fit

Sodexo UK and Irelands enhanced benefits and leave policies

Sodexo reserves the right to close this advert early if we are in receipt of a high number of applications