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Relief Chef - CareChoice Cork

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Salary
Not stated
Contract
Full time
Sector
Private
Closes
17 Aug 2026

About the Role

The CareChoice Team is focused on transitioning CareChoice to become the most trusted and respected Nursing Home brand in Ireland. At CareChoice we provide dedicated care, and a safe and welcoming home for all our Residents. Our ethos is to create a home from home for our clients, where they can live life to the full with support and respect, whilst enjoying building relationships with all our staff. This role would be an excellent opportunity for an experienced Relief Chef, with a genuine passion for food and people.

Purpose of the role: The Relief Chef will ensure food and beverages are prepared to the standard directed and in line with the HACCP system in place in CareChoice.

Requirements

General Responsibilities:

  • To be passionate about the delivery of amazing food.
  • To act at all times in a professional manner to residents, visitors and staff within the home.
  • To attend appropriate training sessions to further knowledge, skills as deemed necessary by your line manager
  • To help maintain a safe environment for staff, residents, and visitors, through awareness of health and safety policies and by attending health and safety training as required.
  • To be IT literate and maintain accurate records on internal systems

Summary of Specific Duties

  • Menu Development
  • Food Safety
  • Health and Safety

Details

What we Offer:

  • Comprehensive induction training
  • Free Garda Vetting
  • A rewarding working environment, with support from supervisors and managers
  • Training & Development opportunities
  • Employee Assistance Programme which offers advice and counseling services, for carers and their immediate families
  • Free uniform and safety boots - one tunic paid for per year by Carechoice
  • Refer a friend bonus
  • Free Parking
  • Death in Service Benefit

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Benefits:

  • Bike to work scheme
  • Employee assistance program
  • Gym membership
  • On-site parking

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday
  • Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate: Cork, Ireland: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person

How to Apply

Closing date: 17 Aug 2026

Frequently asked

What are the main duties of a Relief Chef at CareChoice?
The Relief Chef will ensure food and beverages are prepared to the standard directed and in line with the HACCP system in place in CareChoice. The role involves menu development, food safety, and health and safety duties.
What are the working hours for this role?
The schedule is Monday to Friday with weekend availability.
What benefits does CareChoice offer to its Relief Chefs?
CareChoice offers comprehensive induction training, free Garda Vetting, a rewarding working environment, training and development opportunities, an Employee Assistance Programme, a free uniform and safety boots, a refer a friend bonus, free parking, a death in service benefit, a bike to work scheme, an employee assistance program, a gym membership, and on-site parking.
What are the job types available for this role?
The job types available are full-time, part-time, and permanent.
What is the closing date for applications?
The closing date for applications is 17 Aug 2026.

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