University Hospital Waterford is recruiting an Executive Chef for a permanent, full-time position within its catering service. This Executive Chef job in Waterford offers an experienced catering professional the opportunity to lead high-quality food service delivery in a busy acute hospital environment.
Role Overview
The Executive Chef will contribute to the effective management and delivery of catering services at University Hospital Waterford. The role requires strong leadership, operational oversight and a commitment to maintaining high standards of food quality, hygiene, safety and service across the hospital catering function.
A supplementary panel may be formed from this campaign for University Hospital Waterford. This panel may be used to fill current and future permanent and specified-purpose vacancies of full-time or part-time duration.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the effective management and day-to-day operation of hospital catering services.
- Lead and coordinate catering teams to maintain efficient, consistent and high-quality service delivery.
- Maintain appropriate standards of food preparation, presentation, hygiene and safety.
- Support menu planning, production control and the efficient use of catering resources.
- Promote compliance with relevant food safety, infection prevention, health and safety, and organisational procedures.
- Contribute to service improvement and the delivery of a professional catering service for patients, staff and other service users.
Requirements and Qualifications
Applicants should review the official Job Specification, Additional Campaign Information and Application Form for the complete eligibility criteria, qualifications, experience requirements and conditions of appointment for this Executive Chef position.
Candidates should ensure that they meet all stated eligibility requirements before submitting an application and should provide complete and accurate information in the official application form.
Salary
€54,494 – €57,499 per annum (HSE Chef, Executive grade 4211 scale, 12-point scale).
The salary range is based on the HSE Consolidated Salary Scales effective 1 June 2026. Incremental progression and starting salary arrangements are subject to applicable public service and HSE rules.
Location
This position is based at University Hospital Waterford in County Waterford, within the HSE Dublin and South East health region. The Executive Chef will work in a hospital catering environment where reliable, safe and high-quality food services make an important contribution to patient care and the daily operation of the hospital.
Contract Type
Permanent Wholetime.
Application Details
Reference: 26UHWS0207
Applications must be submitted via Rezoomo using the official application link: https://www.rezoomo.com/job/100474/
This competition is open to both HSE and non-HSE applicants.
Closing date: 20 July 2026 at 2:00 PM.
Reference
Reference: 26UHWS0207
Job Specification, Application Form, and Campaign Information
Applicants should download, save and carefully read the Job Specification, Additional Campaign Information and Application Form provided with the official advertisement. Candidates are strongly advised to review the Job Specification before completing the application form.
Informal Enquiries
Ms. Kathleen Higgins
Catering Manager
University Hospital Waterford
Email: Kathleen.higgins@hse.ie
Tel: 051 842462/2463
