Hospital Chef – Dublin City Centre

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Hospital Chef – Dublin City Centre | Healthcare Catering Role

We are hiring a Hospital Chef to join a healthcare facility in Dublin City Centre, supporting the delivery of fresh, nutritious meals that contribute directly to patient care and wellbeing. This role is ideal for chefs experienced in hospital kitchens, healthcare catering or high-volume food service environments.

The location offers excellent access via public transport, including Luas, DART and multiple Dublin Bus routes, making it highly convenient for chefs travelling from across the city and surrounding areas.
Working as part of a clinical catering team, you will support daily operations across multiple stations while maintaining high standards of food safety, organisation and consistency.

Key Responsibilities

Prepare and present nutritious meals aligned with clinical dietary guidelines
Lead or support daily kitchen operations to ensure efficiency and quality
Work across various kitchen areas, including hot food, salads, cold prep and plating
Follow HACCP, cook-chill, food safety and hygiene procedures
Oversee stock rotation, secure food storage and waste minimisation
Maintain portion control, allergen management and presentation standards
Collaborate with dietitians and clinical teams on menu planning
Maintain a clean, safe, compliant and well-organised hospital kitchen

Requirements

QQI Level 6 in Culinary Arts or equivalent professional chef qualification
Experience in healthcare catering or high-volume kitchen environments
Strong HACCP, food safety and cook-chill knowledge
Legal right to work in Ireland
Garda Vetting is mandatory for relevant roles.
International Police Clearance is required where a candidate has lived or worked outside Ireland for 6 months or more since the age of 16
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, day shifts only (Monday–Sunday roster)
Easy access via Luas, DART and Dublin Bus routes
Support from office and out-of-hours teams
Progression and upskilling opportunities
A meaningful role supporting patient nutrition and service quality
For non-EEA Nationals, eligibility and requirements for an employment permit apply.