Chef
Apleona Ireland • Cavan
Rossa Place 13, H12 XN20 Cavan
Apleona is currently recruiting for a Chef to work in Cootehill, Cavan.
Working Pattern: Monday - Friday, 7am - 3pm
Main Duties and Responsibilities
- Manage the supervision and control of all food and beverage from the Kitchen, to provide high quality food in all areas whilst taking control of GP% and Costings.
- Ensure that the service of all meals is to the standard laid down by the Company and Client’s specification.
- Obtain supplies and purchases from Company appointed suppliers or site specific
- Ensure that the control of raw materials and portions are to the Company’s standards
- Ensure that all COSHH policies and procedures are fully understood and followed..
- Ensure all food is prepared using fresh and local produce whilst maintaining a high standard of quality and presentation
- Complete and maintain all legislative paper work as required by law including the Apleona Kitchen Diary.
- Maintain the Company standard of hygiene and safety and develop and update cleaning schedules.
- Take all necessary steps to ensure the security of the kitchen, stores, and monies and any other area
- Ensure that all areas under the Chef’s control are left clean and tidy at all times and that all equipment is switched off at the end of each shift
- Maintain satisfactory relationships at all appropriate levels of the Client organisation
- Attend to all customer complaints and compliments within the guidelines and timeframes.
- Ensure admin procedures are handled in conjunction with Line Manager
- Conduct regular security checks
- Ensure that all deliveries are received and recorded as per company requirements
- Ensure all new staff are inducted into the Canteen and kitchen procedures
- Maintain tight stock control on all produce through bookwork, wastage, weekly stock takes to deliver a comprehensive business model
- Design and roll out a recipe data base for your core items and menus
- Deliver weekly menu planning and engineering ensuring that they are set in a monthly cycle
- Attend and take all necessary action, statutory or otherwise in the event of accident, fire, theft, lost property, damage, unfit food or other irregularities
- Attend meetings, conferences and training courses as requested.
Qualifications and Experience
- Previous experience within a working kitchen
- Knowledge of Kitchen Health & Safety Procedures and all Legislative Requirements
- Costing and Menu Planning, Stock Control and High Quality Food Production
- Recognised Professional Culinary Qualification
- Excellent communication, organisation and customer service skills .
- Ability to make on the spot decisions
- Knowledge of audit requirements
- Adaptable and flexible in approach to work required
We look forward to your application!
Ref. 17538
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“At Apleona FoodSpace, we have always believed that great workplace food starts with responsibility. For over a decade, we’ve been shaping a food philosophy rooted in sustainability, transparency and quality local produce. While this approach is now becoming standard across the industry, we continue to look ahead – rethinking how food can help futureproof our planet. From working closely with farmers and producers to operating zero‑waste kitchens and cooking everything from scratch, we explore every step of the food system with care, creativity and purpose.”
"No two weeks are ever the same in catering, which is exactly what I love about the role. My work combines hands-on cooking with leading and developing a strong team, alongside managing the day-to-day realities of a busy site. I started my career as a chef in 2010 and joined FoodSpace in 2023, progressing to Chef Manager in 2024. The most rewarding part of my job is seeing the team grow, thrive, and work together in a positive, supportive kitchen culture.”
