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