International Chef jobs in Dublin, County Dublin

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Post ID: 039351

Post Summary: A skilled and passionate culinary role to support and assist the Head Chef in managing kitchen operations and delivering exceptional dining experiences across all catering services on campus.

The ideal candidate will support the Head Chef in food preparation, staff supervision and training, stock management and maintaining the highest standards of quality , service and presentation.

Post status: Permanent Contract

Hours of Post: 39 hours per week

Salary: This appointment will be made on the Executive 2 Salary Scale (€50,944 - €56,825 per annum) at a point in line with current Government pay policy. monthly/weekly payscales. (tcd.ie)

How to apply: To assist the selection process, applicants should submit a Curriculum Vitae and a Cover Letter (maximum one A4 page) that specifically addresses the following points:

Applicants who do not address these requirements in their cover letter will not be considered at the shortlisting stage.

Any applications which are still in progress at the closing time on the specified closing date will be cancelled automatically by the system.

Please see the Job Description below for this position.

Informal enquiries about this post should be made to Moira O’Brien, Catering Manager, at E: obriem10@tcd.ie

Application queries about this post, please email the Recruitment Partner, Katie Doran at E: recruit@tcd.ie and include the Competition ID number in the subject heading.

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