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    Hospital Chef – Dublin 7

  • Dublin 7
  • REF NO: 1277187
  • 3Q Recruitment Jobs
  • Temp
  • €20.50

Hospital Chef Jobs Dublin 7 | Healthcare Catering Chef Role

Searching for Hospital Chef jobs in Dublin 7 or healthcare catering chef roles in Dublin?

We are recruiting an experienced Hospital Chef to join a busy healthcare facility in Dublin 7, delivering high-quality, nutritious meals that directly support patient care and wellbeing.

This is a healthcare chef role with full-time hours suited to chefs with experience in hospital kitchens, healthcare catering or large-scale food service environments who value structure, consistency and meaningful work.

Your Role:

  • Prepare and present nutritious meals aligned with patient dietary requirements
  • Support smooth daily kitchen operations with strong standards of quality and consistency
  • Work across key production areas including hot food, prep, plating and service
  • Guide and support kitchen colleagues to maintain efficient workflow and teamwork
  • Follow HACCP, cook-chill, food safety and hygiene procedures at all times
  • Manage stock rotation, food storage, labelling and waste control
  • Collaborate with dietitians and healthcare teams on menu planning and meal adaptations
  • Maintain a clean, safe and fully compliant healthcare kitchen environment

What We’re Looking For:

  • QQI Level 6 in Culinary Arts or equivalent professional chef qualification
  • Experience in hospital chef roles, healthcare catering or high-volume kitchens
  • Strong knowledge of HACCP, food hygiene and cook-chill processes
  • Legal right to work in Ireland
  • Ability to provide 5 years of verifiable work references
  • Excellent organisation, communication and teamwork skills
  • Flexibility to work across a Monday–Sunday roster
  • 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

What We Offer:

  • €20.50 per hour
  • Double pay on Sundays and Bank Holidays
  • Full-time daytime hours, typically 7:00am–6:00pm
  • No late-night or overnight shifts
  • Stable healthcare catering environment
  • Ongoing training, support and career development opportunities
  • Supportive office team and out-of-hours assistance

About Us:

At 3Q Recruitment, we operate a People-First approach.

We are a full-suite specialist agency in Temporary Recruitment and Permanent Recruitment, connecting the healthcare sector with experienced, reliable catering and hospitality professionals across Ireland. With our Head Office in Dublin and Candidate & Processing Hubs in Offaly and Galway, we support non-profit, community and healthcare services nationwide with high-quality temporary staffing solutions and permanent recruitment services.

Our team supports both candidates and employers with tailored recruitment services including interview preparation, upskilling, administrative guidance, on-site visits and 24/7 support. Whether you are seeking flexible temporary work or long-term permanent opportunities, we work closely with you to match the right role to your experience and career goals.

What sets us apart? We go the extra mile for both candidates and clients. Our recruitment services are built on our 3 Q’s: Quality, Qualified and Quantity. With over 25 years of experience, 5 million temporary staffing hours, 200+ professionals on our panel and hundreds of careers developed through both Temporary and Permanent Recruitment, we don’t just fill jobs, we build teams and grow careers.

Apply Today!

If you’re ready for a fulfilling role as a Hospital Chef in Dublin 1 we invite you to apply and join our dedicated team.

For more information about this position and other opportunities across Temporary Staffing and Permanent Recruitment, please contact our Office Team at (01) 878 3335.

A Day in the Life of a Hospital Chef

Curious about what it’s really like working as a Hospital Chef in a healthcare setting?

From early prep to service, hospital chefs play a vital role in patient care, working within structured kitchens, clear processes and supportive teams.

👉 Read our “Day in the Life of a Hospital Chef” guide to see:

  • What a typical shift looks like
  • How hospital kitchens are organised
  • How chefs work alongside catering and clinical teams
  • Why many chefs value the structure, stability and purpose of healthcare roles

This insight helps you decide if a healthcare catering role is the right fit for your skills and experience.

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Job Expiry: May 9, 2026