Job Details
Hospital Chef – South Dublin
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3Q Recruitment -
Ref: #JOB-2428055 -
Co. Dublin, -
No of positions: 1 -
Paid Position -
39 hours per week -
20.50 Euro Hourly -
Published On: 09 Jan 2026 -
Closing On: 06 Feb 2026
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Hospital Chef – South Dublin | Healthcare Catering Role We are hiring a Hospital Chef to join a healthcare facility in South Dublin, supporting the delivery of high-quality, nutritious meals that contribute directly to patient recovery and wellbeing. This role suits a chef with experience in healthcare catering or large-scale kitchen environments who can work confidently across multiple food production areas. This is a hands-on role within a clinical catering team, where you will help maintain smooth daily service, uphold strict food safety standards and support consistent meal production across the hospital. Key Responsibilities Prepare and present nutritious meals in accordance with dietary guidelines and clinical requirements Support or lead daily kitchen operations to ensure consistent quality and timely service Work across hot food, cold prep, salads, plating and general food production areas Follow HACCP, food safety, hygiene and cook-chill procedures at all times Manage stock rotation, proper food storage, ordering support and waste control Ensure accurate allergen compliance, portion management and high-quality food presentation Liaise with dietitians and clinical teams to support menu planning and patient dietary needs Maintain a clean, organised and fully compliant hospital kitchen environment Requirements QQI Level 6 in Culinary Arts or equivalent professional chef qualification Previous experience in healthcare catering or a busy, high-volume kitchen Strong understanding of HACCP, hygiene standards and cook-chill processes Legal right to work in Ireland and ability to complete Garda Vetting Ability to provide five years of verifiable work references Strong teamwork, communication and organisational skills Flexibility to work weekday and weekend shifts Salary & Benefits €20.50 per hour Double Pay on Sundays and Bank Holidays Full-time hours with day shifts only (Monday–Sunday roster) Ongoing support from office and out-of-hours teams Opportunities for upskilling and career development A role with direct impact on patient nutrition and overall care quality Competitive pay scale with scheduled reviews recognising contribution and growth
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Career Level
- Experienced [Non-Managerial]
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