• Reporting to: Head Chef
• Role Types: Permanent
• Hours: Full Time
• Remuneration: 15 to 17 euro, depending on experience
• Location: GROW HQ, Waterford

GIY is an award-winning social enterprise dedicated to creating a movement of people connected to real food - organic, fresh, local, in-season food grown in living soil. GROW HQ, the home of GIY, opened in 2016 and features a multi-award winning farm-to-fork cafe, organic farm shop, organic training gardens and regenerative farm (at the Curraghmore Estate).

Due to a valued team member relocating, we are now looking to welcome a new chef to our kitchen team.

This role will involve Wednesday to Sunday shifts, supporting both daytime service and occasional night-time events.

Qualifications, Experience, & Competencies

We are looking for experienced and qualified individuals who share GROW HQ’s culture, vision and values. Our ideal candidates would have the following qualifications and experience:

• 2–4 years’ experience in a similar role
• Experience working in a fast-paced Food & Beverage environment
• Strong knife skills and confidence in food preparation
• A passion for local, seasonal, home-grown food, with an interest in preserving and foraging
• Excellent attention to detail and consistency in service
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work well under pressure
• A willingness to grow, learn, and continuously develop professionally
• Open to feedback and able to take direction positively
• A supportive team player who values integrity, respect, and teamwork

Benefits & Perks

We believe in looking after our team and offer a range of benefits from day one, with additional perks and long-term rewards as your time with us grows.

Immediate Benefits

• 10% staff discount in our retail store
• Free daily staff lunch included during your working day
• On-site parking
• Access to free growing, cooking, and wellness courses (subject to availability)
• Flexible working options where applicable

After Probation & Continued Service

• Company Pension Scheme available after qualifying service
• Death in Service Benefit after successful completion of probation
• Additional annual leave days added with length of service
• Increased sick leave benefits based on years of service
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Volunteer days in the community
• Sports Club Membership support
• Bike to Work Scheme
• Wellness Programme

Apply

Please apply with your CV and a one-page cover letter explaining your fit with the criteria outlined above and outlining what type of role you are interested in (e.g. fixed term or permanent / part time or full time). Please note that applications without a cover letter will not be considered.

All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: €15.00-€17.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Food allowance
• On-site parking
• Store discount

Application question(s):

• Are you resident in Ireland?

Experience:

• Kitchen: 2 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Kitchen Qualification (required)
• Drivers License (required)

Work authorisation:

• Ireland (required)

Work Location: In person