HOSTEL HEAD CHEF
REF HHC**APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**
The Iveagh Hostel is the largest and oldest independent Hostel in
Ireland, currently accommodating up to **Apply on the website**
gentlemen in single rooms. Established in **Apply on the website**,
its purpose has remained constant to provide safe, clean and
comfortable accommodation to men in need, respecting their autonomy
and privacy.
As a key part of The Iveagh Trust commitment to our residents in the
Hostel, the Head Chef will oversee the preparation and delivery of
healthy, nutritious and quality daily meals and catering to Residents.
A core part of The Iveagh Trust ethos and services places our
residents at the heart of what we do and how we do it. It is in this
light that the Head Chef will also be responsible for creating a
positive experience within the kitchen and dining area, ensuring a
welcoming, inviting and homely atmosphere.
POSITION: HEAD CHEF / CHEF MANAGER (DAY TIME HOURS)
REFERENCE: HHC**Apply on the website**
LOCATION: Bride Road, Dublin 8
REPORTING TO: Hostel Manager
DAYS /HOURS: **Apply on the website** hours basic per week (averaged
over two weeks; working every alternate weekend). Start/finish times:
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website** ?flexibility on needs basis required.
CONTRACT: Permanent Contract? includes a probationary period
PAY & BENEFITS
The Iveagh Trust offers excellent terms and conditions of employment:
* SALARY commensurate with experience
* WEEKEND ALLOWANCES for hours worked on Saturday /Sunday.
* ANNUAL LEAVE - **Apply on the website** days? increasing after
three years + service to a max of **Apply on the website** days.
* PENSION ? Very Generous Defined Contribution Pension Scheme with
employer contributions of up to **Apply on the website**% (when
matching an Employee contribution of **Apply on the website**%), lower
contribution options are also available.
* DEATH IN SERVICE COVER
* Full EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAMME for you and your family
* GROUP HEALTH INSURANCE SCHEME providing discount to Employees
* Generous and Supportive SICK PAY SCHEME
* Full induction and ongoing training and development opportunities
EXPERIENCE / QUALIFICATIONS
_ESSENTIAL:_
* At least two years? experience in a head chef or similar role.
* At least five years? experience of working as a chef in a
kitchen serving up to **Apply on the website** people.
* HACCP Level 3, including qualification to supervise others in the
application of HACCP standards.
* Proven ability to lead and support others, promote a positive team
spirit and facilitate the professional development of colleagues.
* Computer literacy, specifically a good working knowledge of
Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
_DESIRABLE:_
* Experience of working/volunteering in the Homeless sector.
ATTRIBUTES/ ATTITUDES
* A positive, creative and focused approach to targets and outcomes
for staff and residents.
* A high level of professionalism, commitment to the job and a
?solution focus?.
* A positive, team-oriented spirit.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
* Ability to plan, manage and participate directly in delivering an
excellent dining experience for residents.
* Capacity to work independently, taking a lead on key items of work
using your own initiative.
* Commitment to the highest standards of excellence in hygiene and
health and safety.
PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES
* FOR OUR RESIDENTS ? Deliver a full catering service to residents
that reflects the Iveagh Trust?s commitment to its residents,
whatever their circumstances.
* FOR YOUR TEAM ? supervise, support and development of the
Kitchen Team, promoting employee relations with all who work in the
kitchen, aligned to the Iveagh Trust?s core principles of work.
* DAILY MENU ?? plan, prepare and deliver healthy, nutritious
meals for residents in compliance with all hygiene and health and
safety requirements/regulations while minimising waste, ensuring
variety (seasonal) and variety, according to seasonal availability and
resident?s needs.
* KITCHEN & DINING ROOM OPERATIONS ? Ensure HACCP regulations are
maintained to the highest standards and all equipment is fully
serviced as required.
* SUPPLIER/STOCK MANAGEMENT ? maintain prudent stock levels;
review and adjust supply chain to ensure best quality and cost
management (Including utensils, plates bowl, cutlery etc.)
* BUDGET MANAGEMENT ? manage and report against budget as
required; in conjunction with the Hostel Manager develop plans to
achieve financial targets and cost controls.
* QUALITY MANAGEMENT ? Ensure all required records are up-to-date
and accurate and provide reports as necessary to fulfil compliance
with external regulation and Iveagh Trust standards.
* INNOVATION ? apply creative approach in regard to all aspects of
the role for the betterments of the residents and for the Iveagh
Trust, in its goal to provide a high-quality service for all.
HEALTH & SAFETY
* To fulfil our obligations under the Health and Safety at Work
legislation including but not limited to:
* To ensure that reasonable care is taken for health and safety of
yourself and others, who are authorised to be in the kitchen.
* To keep work areas safe and report any hazard, loss, damage or
near misses in accordance with the Iveagh Trust procedures.
* To be responsible for ensuring the First Aid box in the kitchen is
always fully stocked.
* To observe all safety rules and procedures, including those laid
down in the Iveagh Trust Safety Statement.
* To carry out and promote fire and accident/other safety drills as
directed by the Hostel senior staff
* To participate in all Health and Safety training scheduled for you
and your team.
OTHER REMARKS
As a core member of Iveagh Hostel Team, we need you to be flexible
(willing to provide emergency/short notice cover etc.) and that you
will prioritise the care of the residents, some of whom are very
vulnerable.
APPLICATIONS TO
Applications must include the job reference code: HHC**APPLY ON THE
WEBSITE**
Please send an up-to-date CV detailing your experience and relevant
accomplishments, together with an email/letter outlining the
following:
* Why are you interested in this job?
* Why would you like to work for The Iveagh Trust?
Shane Bradley, The Hostel Manager,
The Iveagh Hostel
Bride Road
Dublin D**Apply on the website** R7DX
Or, by email to: **Apply on the website**
CLOSING DATE IS: 4PM ON **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**/**APPLY ON THE
WEBSITE**/**APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**.
SHORTLISTING OF APPLICATIONS FOR INTERVIEW WILL COMMENCE BEFORE THE
CLOSING DATE THEREFORE IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN THIS OPPORTUNITY,
PLEASE APPLY EARLY.
_THE IVEAGH TRUST IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER._
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
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