Cook - Waterford (Specific Purpose Part Time)
Location: Waterford
Salary range: €26,972.40 per annum; paid monthly
Experience: Level 2 Certificate in HACCP
Closing date: Mon, 02 Mar 2026
Description:
SVP is a large, national, voluntary organisation with extensive experience of working with a diverse range of people who experience poverty and exclusion. Through its network of volunteers and staff, it is strongly committed to working for social justice and advocates the creation of a more just and caring society. SVP employs people to support volunteers in a variety of settings including housing, community care, shops, administration, and other specialist areas.
The Role:
We are currently looking to recruit a Cook (Specific Purpose Part Time; Monday to Friday 30 hours per week - 9am to 3.15pm) to join our Children and Family Services team in St Joseph's Childcare Centre - Waterford. The post holder will have responsibility for preparing and cook healthy meals for full and part time children in the early years childcare service. The cook will cater for additional dietary requirements as needed. The cook will be responsible for ordering and provision of food, preparing and cooking this food. The cook will budget in consultation with the manager, plan and ensure stock levels are kept replenished at all times. This is a great opportunity to join one of Ireland’s largest voluntary organisations and make a difference in your community.
Education, Experience, Knowledge and Skills Required
Qualifications
• Minimum Level 2 Certificate in HACCP is essential.
• A qualification in catering or a related field would be an advantage.
Experience
• A minimum of 1 Years’ Experience working as a Cook/Chef or in a similar role is essential.
• Experience working in a childcare centre, day care centre, hotel, bar or similar organisation would be an advantage.
Knowledge
• A knowledge and appreciation of the Society, its ethos, mission and values.
• To have an understanding of basic health and safety issues & the HACCP principles.
• A satisfactory knowledge and understanding of the requirements of the post.
• To be aware of the standards expected to be met within a kitchen.
• Basic computer skills, Knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• A satisfactory standard of the technical and managerial knowledge and understanding required to perform the duties of the post.
Skills
• An ability to communicate and work safely with all.
• The ability to maintain professional boundaries.
• The ability to work as part of a team, and on own initiative where required.
• To be able to manage a budget
Full job description for this role and list of associated benefits can be found here: Cook - Job Description 02.2026 St Josephs.pdf
If you meet these requirements and have the desire to join one of Ireland’s best known, trusted, and respected not-for-profit organisations please click 'Apply for this job'.
Appointment is subject to Garda Vetting and satisfactory references. Canvassing will not be accepted and may lead to disqualification. Due to the large volume of applications, we are not in the position to provide individual feedback to candidates who are not shortlisted.
PLEASE NOTE: If you are interested in being considered for this position, please apply as soon as possible as the role may be closed in advance of the date shown above due to high volume of applications.
SVP is an Equal Opportunities Employer
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