Aramark Food Services is currently recruiting for a Commis Chef to join our team in our client site in Dingle Co Kerry. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Commis Chef. The successful candidate will be responsible for the production of food in the kitchen, ensuring constant innovation, food variety and choice and that all food is handled and prepared in conjunction with Food Safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food for a lively customer café
• Full knowledge of all menu items served
• Work collaboratively with the Chef de Partie and Sous Chef regarding food production management to ensure minimal wastage
• Work collaboratively with the Chef de Partie and Sous Chef regarding the maintenance of food levels, food quality and brand standards
• Maintain high food hygiene and health and safety standards per Aramark requirements, identify any anomalies and report incidents to Aramark management
• Assist the Chef de Partie and Sous Chef with post-analysis
• Work collaboratively with the Chef de Partie and Sous Chef to ensure all shift opening and closing checklists are completed
• Learn procedures and standards for all kitchen tasks
• Undertake relevant training as required
• In addition to the above, the Commis may occasionally be required to undertake back of house and front of house duties in line with business requirements.

• Previous experience in a Food Production role within catering or retail
• Good level of spoken English
• Works well under supervision with the ability to take direction
• Provide outstanding customer service
• Able to prioritise workload and delegate
• Understand basic catering finances – Costing, Production, Yields, Wastage etc.
• Input collated information into Food Production Management System
• Ability to maintain a variety of operating and general records
• Self-motivated, adaptable / flexible and a good communicator

About Aramark 
Aramark Ireland is a leader in food, facilities, and workplace services, supporting clients across healthcare, education, business, and the public sector. With over 40 years in Ireland and more than 8,000 colleagues across Ireland and Northern Ireland, we are committed to service excellence, innovation, sustainability, and creating meaningful experiences for our clients, colleagues, and communities.  

Aramark is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcomes applications from all candidates.