Reference: SLSC2612
Category: General Support
Grade: Chef II (4529)
Health Region: HSE West and North West
Counties: Sligo, Leitrim, Donegal
Job Overview
The Chef II Older Person Services role offers an excellent opportunity to join Community Hospitals within HSE West and North West. This position plays a vital role in delivering high-quality, nutritious meals to older persons in a healthcare setting.
This Chef II Older Person Services position is open to both HSE and non-HSE applicants and offers permanent and specified purpose contracts in part-time and wholetime capacities.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare, cook and present meals in line with dietary requirements and healthcare standards.
- Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene, and HACCP regulations.
- Maintain high standards of cleanliness and organisation within the kitchen.
- Supervise and support kitchen staff as required.
- Assist in menu planning in collaboration with catering management and clinical teams.
- Monitor stock levels and ensure proper food storage procedures.
- Adhere to HSE policies, procedures, and quality standards.
Required Skills & Qualifications
- Completion of a Primary Food Hygiene Course.
- Successful completion of, or willingness to undertake, a Management of Food Hygiene Course.
- Successful completion of, or willingness to undertake, IDDSI Training.
- Experience working in a professional kitchen environment, ideally within healthcare or large-scale catering.
- Strong knowledge of food safety standards and best practice.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
If the successful candidate has not completed the required additional courses, training will be provided and must be undertaken.
Salary, Benefits & Working Hours
- Salary aligned with the February 2026 HSE Consolidated Salary Scales for Chef II (General Support Grade 4529) in accordance with Department of Health Circular 1/2025.
- Permanent Part-time and Permanent Wholetime contracts available.
- Specified Purpose Part-time and Specified Purpose Wholetime contracts available.
- Public sector pension scheme and associated benefits.
- Annual leave entitlement in line with HSE policy.
- Access to training and professional development opportunities.
Location & Employer Information
This post is located within Community Services (Community Hospitals) across Sligo, Leitrim and Donegal under HSE West and North West. A panel will be formed from this campaign to fill current and future permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full or part-time duration.
The role is part of the public health service, providing essential catering services that support patient wellbeing and quality care delivery.
Application Details
Informal Enquiries:
Marie Mc Keon
Catering Manager
marie.mckeon1@hse.ie
Proposed Interview Date: TBC
Last Day to Apply: 03 April 2026, 12:00 PM
