St. Raphael’s Centre, Youghal is seeking a Chef I to join its Disability Services team on a permanent, whole-time basis. This role supports residents through the preparation of nutritious, high-quality meals in a care-focused environment. The post is open to both HSE and non-HSE applicants.
Key Responsibilities
• Prepare and cook meals in line with dietary, nutritional and medical requirements
• Maintain high standards of food hygiene and kitchen safety
• Plan menus in collaboration with management and care teams
• Manage stock control, ordering and safe storage of food supplies
• Supervise and support kitchen staff as required
• Ensure compliance with HSE and HACCP standards
• Contribute to a positive, person-centred care environment
Required Skills & Qualifications
• Relevant professional cookery qualification (as outlined in Job Specification)
• Experience working in a commercial or institutional kitchen
• Knowledge of special diets and allergen management
• Strong organisational and teamwork skills
• Commitment to quality, safety and continuous improvement
• Eligibility to work in Ireland
Salary, Benefits & Working Hours
• Salary in line with HSE Consolidated Salary Scales (Chef I 451Y), effective 1 August 2025
• Permanent whole-time hours
• Public service pension scheme
• Generous annual leave and public holidays
• Access to HSE training and development programmes
Location & Employer Information
This role is based at St. Raphael’s Centre, Youghal, a residential disability service in County Cork. The post forms part of HSE South West, delivering essential health and social care services across the region.
Application Details
Applicants must download, save and read the following documents before applying:
• Job Specification (PDF)
• Applicant Information Document (PDF)
• Official Application Form (PDF)
All documents are available at the bottom of the official advertisement page.
For technical issues uploading the application form, contact: nicole.griffin@hse.ie
Informal Enquiries:
Susan Wall, Director of Service, St. Raphael’s Centre, Youghal
Email: Susan.Wall@hse.ie
Tel: 087 249 7824
Last Day to Apply: 17 February 2026, 12:00 PM
