Cook Assistant - Galway

Bridge Executive Recruitment is currently engaged to source a Cook Assistant for our client who have their highly reputable production facility on the outskirts of Galway city on a permanent basis

This is a fast-paced, hands-on role supporting ingredient preparation and daily production. Duties include weighing, slicing, dicing, basic cooking and maintaining food safety standards.

Key Responsibilities

· Prepare, weigh, slice, dice and portion ingredients.

· Assist with soups, sauces, batch preparation and cooking.

· Carry out basic cooking tasks when trained.

· Prepare ingredients in advance to maintain production flow.

· Operate equipment such as dicers, slicers and mixers.

· Follow recipes, production instructions and targets.

· Minimise waste and production delays.

· Follow HACCP, allergen, hygiene and food safety procedures.

· Clean equipment, utensils and work areas.

· Support the kitchen and production team as required.

Shift Pattern

Morning: 5:00am–3:00pm

Evening: 3:00pm–finish

Flexibility is a key requirement of this position and candidates must be flexible regarding shifts. Finish times may vary depending on production requirements. Shift allowance will be provided for late/weekend shifts worked.

Additional shift allowance will be paid for late/weekend shifts worked.

Candidate Requirements

· Food production or ingredient preparation experience preferred.

· Comfortable with repetitive preparation and manual handling.

· Able to work quickly and accurately under pressure.

· Physically fit and able to stand for long periods.

· Reliable, punctual and flexible with working hours.

· Able to follow recipes and instructions accurately.

· Good teamwork and communication skills.

· Strong commitment to hygiene, food safety and quality.

Salary rate for this role is paid on an hourly basis and is negotiable depending on experience

*Please note applicants for this role require a full employment visa to work in Ireland - Sponsorship will not be provided

Please send applications or queries to Liam Murphy via mobile on 0831176209 or email me on [email protected]

Pay: €28,300.00-€35,100.00 per year

Work Location: In person