Hospital Chef – Dublin 24

Hospital Chef Jobs – Dublin 24 | Healthcare Catering Chef Role 

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3Q Recruitment is recruiting an experienced Hospital Chef to join a healthcare catering facility in Dublin 24, preparing fresh, nutritious meals that directly support patient care, recovery and wellbeing.

This is a hands-on healthcare catering role, ideal for chefs with experience in hospital kitchens, HSE facilities or high-volume catering environments who value structure, consistency and professional standards.

The Role

Working as part of a regulated healthcare kitchen, you will play a key role in delivering safe, compliant and high-quality food service.
You will collaborate with catering managers, dietitians and healthcare teams to ensure meals meet clinical, dietary and nutritional requirements.

This role suits chefs seeking stability, purpose-led work, and clear systems rather than late-night hospitality shifts.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and present nutritious meals in line with dietary, nutritional and clinical guidelines
• Support and manage daily healthcare kitchen operations, ensuring consistency and efficiency
• Lead and support kitchen staff to maintain smooth service and strong teamwork
• Follow HACCP, cook-chill, food safety, hygiene and infection control procedures
• Manage stock control, food storage, labelling and waste reduction
• Monitor portion control, allergen management and food presentation standards
• Work with dietitians and healthcare teams on menu planning and meal adaptations
• Ensure full compliance with HSE regulations and healthcare safety standards

Requirements

• QQI Level 6 in Culinary Arts or equivalent professional chef qualification
• Proven experience as a Hospital Chef, Healthcare Chef or Catering Chef
• Strong working knowledge of HACCP, food hygiene and cook-chill systems
• Legal right to work in Ireland and ability to complete Garda Vetting
• Ability to provide 5 years of verifiable work references
• Strong organisation, communication and leadership skills
• Flexibility to work a Monday–Sunday roster (daytime shifts only)

Salary & Benefits

• €20.50 per hour
• Double pay on Sundays and Bank Holidays
• 3 days per week, daytime hours only
  (typically 7:00am – 6:00pm)
• No late-night or overnight shifts
• Stable healthcare catering environment
• Ongoing professional development and upskilling
• Supportive team culture with strong operational backing
• Competitive pay structure with scheduled reviews recognising contribution and growth