Chef de partie

Overview

We are seeking a reliable and skilled Chef de Partie to join a busy catering team on a temporary, week-to-week basis in Crumlin, Dublin 12. This role is ideal for a chef who thrives in a fast-paced kitchen environment, takes pride in producing high-quality food, and can contribute consistently to hot kitchen preparation and service support.

As part of the kitchen team, you will play an important role in maintaining smooth day-to-day operations, supporting food preparation, and ensuring standards of quality, hygiene, and efficiency are met at all times. This is a hands-on role suited to someone who is dependable, organised, and comfortable working under pressure.

Day-to-day responsibilities

• Prepare and assist with hot kitchen production for catering and service requirements.
• Support the kitchen team with essential prep work, including ingredient preparation, portioning, and basic cooking tasks.
• Maintain high standards of food quality, presentation, and consistency.
• Work efficiently to meet service deadlines in a busy, high-volume kitchen.
• Follow all food safety, hygiene, and HACCP procedures.
• Keep workstations clean, organised, and fully stocked throughout the shift.
• Assist senior chefs and kitchen leadership as required to ensure smooth kitchen operations.
• Monitor ingredients and report shortages or quality concerns promptly.

What makes this role unique

This is a great opportunity for a chef who enjoys variety and wants to contribute to a fast-moving catering environment without a long-term commitment. The week-to-week temporary arrangement offers flexibility while allowing you to build experience in a professional kitchen setting. You will be joining a supportive team where reliability, teamwork, and attention to detail are highly valued.

• Previous experience as a Chef de Partie, Commis Chef, or in a similar professional kitchen role.
• Strong experience working in a hot kitchen or catering environment.
• Good knowledge of food preparation, cooking techniques, and kitchen operations.
• Ability to work quickly and accurately in a busy, high-pressure setting.
• Understanding of food hygiene, HACCP, and safe food handling practices.
• Excellent attention to detail and a consistent approach to quality.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Reliable, punctual, and able to commit to temporary week-to-week work.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing kitchen needs and schedules.
• Valid right to work in Ireland.

• Weekly temporary placement with flexibility to suit your availability.
• Competitive hourly pay based on experience.
• Opportunity to gain experience in a busy professional catering environment.
• Supportive team atmosphere with hands-on kitchen learning.
• Varied work supporting hot kitchen prep and service operations.
• Potential for ongoing assignments based on performance and business needs.
• Convenient location in Crumlin, Dublin 12.