Hospital Chef – Westmeath

Hospital Chef – Healthcare Catering | Westmeath

We are recruiting an experienced Hospital Chef to support healthcare facilities across Westmeath, preparing high-quality, nutritious meals that directly support patient care, recovery and wellbeing.

This is a structured healthcare catering role, ideal for chefs seeking daytime hours, no late nights and stable, meaningful work within a regulated healthcare environment.

The role suits chefs with experience in hospital kitchens, healthcare facilities or large-scale catering operations who are comfortable working to clinical standards and strict food safety procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and present meals in line with clinical and dietary guidelines

• Work across hot kitchen, cold kitchen, preparation, plating and service areas

• Maintain smooth daily kitchen operations with consistent quality standards

• Follow HACCP, food safety, hygiene and cook-chill procedures at all times

• Manage stock rotation, storage, labelling and waste control

• Ensure allergen compliance and accurate portion control

• Work closely with dietitians, catering managers and healthcare teams

• Maintain a clean, compliant and well-organised healthcare kitchen

Requirements

• QQI Level 6 in Culinary Arts or equivalent qualification

• Proven experience as a Hospital Chef or Healthcare Catering Chef

• Strong knowledge of HACCP, cook-chill systems and food safety standards

• Legal right to work in Ireland

• Garda Vetting is mandatory for relevant roles.

• International Police Clearance is required where a candidate has lived or worked outside Ireland for 6 months or more since the age of 16

• Ability to provide five years of verifiable work references

• Strong organisational skills and ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team

Pay & Benefits

• €20.50 per hour

• Double pay on Sundays and Bank Holidays

• Full-time daytime shifts only

• No late nights or overnight work

• Stable and professional healthcare catering environment

• Ongoing training and professional development

• Long-term opportunities within healthcare catering