Overview
An exciting opportunity has opened up for a passionate Head Chef of a new Contract and Event catering business. We are willing to pay a competitive wage to get the best person for the job.
About Us
Críoch is a Wicklow-based contract and event catering business founded in 2019. The focus is on friendly service, great coffee, and fresh, healthy food, using local ingredients and building sustainable food systems. We have a range of clients across the county and cater many high-profile events on a regular basis.
The Role
Working with the manager and team to produce high-quality food for a range of clients. This requires a mix of food prep and event catering. You must be flexible with rostering but will still have a good work-life balance (see below).
Sample KPIs / Deliverables
* Creating tasty dishes using local seasonal produce
* High-quality baking
* Food, energy, and packaging waste minimisation
* Adherence to budgets
* Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
* Management and training of a small team
* Delivering customer satisfaction
* Keeping a clean and organised workplace
* Punctuality & flexibility with rostering
* Top HACCP and HSA standards and record keeping
Must-Haves
* Own transport to get to different venues around Wicklow
* HACCP Level 2 or higher
* Management experience
* Valid visa
Bonus Skills
* Experience growing your own
* Awareness of latest industry trends & nutrition
* Awareness of top Irish produce
* A passion for the principles of Euro Toques
* Coffee making
* Experience in a customer-facing role
Benefits
* Competitive salary based on experience
* A chance to be part of an exciting new company
* A good work-life balance (Max 40 hours)
* A mixed roster with plenty of weekends and bank holidays off
* 2 weeks summer holidays
* 1 week off at Christmas
* Free staff meals
* Free tea and coffee
* Bike to work scheme
* Breaks
* A fun and friendly work environment
* Free on-site parking
* Staff events and trips
DEI
We are an equal opportunities employer and diversity is most welcomed. We hire based on your relevant experience and suitability for the role.
Job Type: Specified-purpose
Contract length: 20 months
Pay: €16.00-€20.00 per hour
Expected hours: 35 – 40 per week
Additional pay:
* Overtime pay
* Tips
Benefits:
* Company events
* Food allowance
* On-site parking
Schedule:
* 8 hour shift
* Day shift
* Monday to Friday
* Nights as needed
* No weekends
* Weekend availability
Application question(s):
* Do you have a passion for local, seasonal food?
* Own transport and willingness to travel
Experience:
* Managing a team: 2 years (required)
* Chef: 5 years (required)
Language:
* English (required)
Licence/Certification:
* HACCP Level 2 Certificate (required)
Work authorisation:
* Ireland (required)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: Críoch
Expected start date: 15/01/2025
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