Junior Chef

Part Time

Reports to: Head of Food
Role Type: Part Time (flexible)
Remuneration: Competitive rate of pay
Location: GROW HQ, Waterford

GROW HQ is looking for a Junior Chef to join our team. This exciting opportunity is perfect for someone who wants to be part of a mission to fix our food system, embrace zero-waste practices, and champion local, seasonal food.

About GIY and GROW HQ

GIY is one of Ireland’s leading social enterprises that is building a global movement of people who grow some of their own food for a healthy, sustainable future.  Since our founding in 2008, GIY has reached over 6 million people through our media & content (TV and podcast), and food education programs that help people grow food at home, in school and the community.

The home of GIY, GROW HQ in Waterford, is an urban farm, café, cookery school and organic food shop supplied by a 13-acre market garden at the Curraghmore Estate.  We have won numerous national Restaurant Association, Georgina Campbell and Good Food Ireland awards, with regular appearances in Top 100 Lists in the Irish Times and Sunday Times.  GROW HQ was the set for the GIY TV series Grow, Cook, Eat and is the Irish Action Hub for the Chef’s Manifesto.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Following the guidance of senior chefs.
  • Assist with food prep including preparing food to GROWHQ recipes and methods, baking and basic food prep, plating up.
  • Carrying out cleaning tasks as efficiently and quickly as possible, making sure work areas, floors and walls are clean and sanitised.
  • Ensuring the storeroom remains well organised.
  • Stock rotation, stock control and HACCP.

 Qualifications and Experience:

  • Minimum of 2 years’ experience in café or restaurant setting.
  • Experience in a fast-moving Food & Beverage business.
  • A passion for hyper-local, seasonal food and for preserving and foraging.
  • Excellent attention to detail.
  • Ability to work with a team in a fast-paced environment.
  • Team player who values integrity and respect.

 

Applications:

Please apply by emailing your CV and cover letter to careers@giy.ie. Deadline for applications is Saturday 30th November. All applications will be treated in strictest confidence.