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Kitchen Assistant – Cuan An Chlair Day Centre, Ennis on a part-time permanent basis. Location: On site / Ennis, Co. Clare, Ireland Job type: Permanent / Part-Time Sector and subsector: Voluntary/Charity | General Annual Fixed Salary: € 22729.00 Clarecare is a professional social enterprise with charitable status, providing a range of people centred social services to individuals and families in County Clare for over 57 years. Current services provided include Family Support, Elderly Care Services, Counselling and Bushypark Residential Addiction Treatment Centre. Clarecare’s headquarters are based in Ennis with local offices in Bushypark, Shannon, Kilrush, Killaloe and Ennistymon. Clarecare is supported by a partnership with TUSLA, Health Service Executive, other Government Departments, by charitable funding and by the Diocese of Killaloe. JOB DESCRIPTION – KITCHEN ASSISTANT – CUAN AN CHLAIR OVER 65’S CLUB, CAHERCALLA, ENNIS, CO CLARE TITLE: Kitchen Assistant - Part-time Permanent role ROLE: Working under the guidance of the Day Centre Cook, ensure that the Kitchen is clean and operational. Assist the Cook with the preparation, cooking of meals for clients of the Cuan An Chlair Day Centre, Cahercalla, Ennis. OBJECTIVE: to assist with the delivery of a Day Centre Service in Cuan An Chlair, Cahercalla, Ennis for up to 60 older persons. JOB RELATIONS: The Kitchen Assistant will report to the Day Centre Manager and work closely on a day to day basis with the Cook and all other Day Centre staff. The Kitchen Assistant will also be part of the wider Older Persons Services Team in Clarecare. JOB LOCATION: The part-time permanent position offered is currently based in Cahercalla, but location may change based on operational requirements. Remote/Hybrid Working does not apply to this role. HOURS OF WORK: 30 hours per week from 9.30 a.m. to 3.30 p.m. inclusive of a 30 mins. paid break. Days of work are Monday to Friday per week. Flexibility is required regarding your hours of work. ANNUAL LEAVE: 26 days leave (@ 6 hours per day) per full leave year (Jan-Dec). RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE POSITION: General Responsibilities:
Commis Chef
Full time Commis Chef Required. Employer and Employment Location: Senjoy Food Ltd, Main Street, Virginia, Co. Cavan requires ( 1 ) commis chef. Requirements: To assist the head chef preparing and cooking Asian Food. Minimum 2 years experience. To work as part of the kitchen team. Working hours: 39 hours Salary : €34,000 per annum AD PUBLISHED: FROM 20TH JANUARY 2026 TO 17TH FEBRUARY 2026
Forklift Driver
Grassland Agro sources, produces and sell the complete range of conventional commodity fertilizers as well as the most comprehensive range of speciality fertilizer and soil conditioning products. In addition, Grassland Agro sells a full range of animal mineral blocks as well as biostimulants. www.grasslandagro.ie Our core values are at the heart of everything we do at Grassland Agro. These values include a commitment to excellence, a passion for sustainability, a focus on customer satisfaction, and a dedication to innovation. We believe that by embodying these values, we can continue to grow and thrive as a company while also contributing to the growth and success of the farming industry in Ireland. We now have an immediate vacancy in our Slane Factory for a Forklift Driver. Reporting to the Factory Manager, the successful Candidate will have key Responsibilities as follows: For more information and to apply for this role, please click on the link below;
Chef De Partie
Full time Chef de Partie Required. Employer and Employment Location: Hochak Asian Street Food Restaurant, Unit 9, Block E, Bru Na Sionna, Shannon, Co. Clare Work Includes: Preparing Chinese cuisine food items and meal components at your station. Manage oriental ingredients that should be frequently available on a daily basis. Cooking a specific portion of each plated Chinese meal. Assisting with marinating, cutting and precooking Asian cuisine foods. Following directions provided by the head chef. Stocktaking and ordering supplies for your station. Suggest new rules and procedures for optimizing the cooking process. Required: 3+ years previous relevant experience. Minimum Annual Salary: €35,360 Working Hours: 40 hours/week, hourly rate 17 euros. AD PUBLISHED: FROM 13TH JANUARY 2026 TO 10TH FEBRUARY 2026
Chef De Partie
Full time Chef de Partie Required. Employer and Employment Location: Lucky Inn Chinese Restaurant, Barrack Brae, Dungloe, Co. Donegal . Work Includes: Preparing Chinese cuisine food items and meal components at your station. Manage oriental ingredients that should be frequently available on a daily basis. Cooking a specific portion of each plated Chinese meal. Assisting with marinating, cutting and precooking Asian cuisine foods. Following directions provided by the head chef. Stocktaking and ordering supplies for your station. Suggest new rules and procedures for optimizing the cooking process. Required: 3+ years previous relevant experience. Minimum Annual Salary €35,360 Working Hours: 40 hours/week, hourly rate 17 euros AD PUBLISHED: FROM 13TH JANUARY 2026 TO 10TH FEBRUARY 2026
Receptionist
Our hotel, The Gateway Hotel, part of The iNUA Collection is now looking for a passionate and professional Receptionist to join our team. As the first point of contact for our valued guests, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring a memorable and positive experience. Responsibilities:
HR Advisor
About the role We are setting up a HR Services Hub in our Headquarters in Tralee, Co. Kerry to service our sites and businesses across Ireland, the UK and Northern Ireland. This Services Hub will provide comprehensive solutions for employees, managers and other business partners through HR technology and common processes. The employee population for this client group is in the region of 1600 ranging from the most senior executives in the business to manufacturing sites. This role will be hybrid, based in Tralee, Co. Kerry, and will report to the HR Hub Services Lead. As HR Advisor you will provide support and guidance on human resources matters, including employee relations, policy implementation, and compliance with both UK and Ireland labour laws. Key responsibilities include coaching managers, assisting with recruitment and performance management, ensuring policy adherence, and handling employee engagement and change management initiatives. This role requires strong interpersonal skills, a solid understanding of employment law, and the ability to manage sensitive HR situations effectively. At Kerry Dairy Ireland we offer a flexible working policy. What will I be doing?
HR Generalist
Role Summary: Dawn Meats is a premium meat processor and supplier of choice for a range of leading supermarket, foodservice and restaurant businesses. Established in 1980, Dawn Meats is an industry leader with annual revenues of over €2bn, employing over 8,000 staff in 15 countries and exporting to over 50 countries. The successful candidate will provide support to the site from a HR function viewpoint in an efficient and timely manner. Responsibilities The successful candidate will be based at our Ballyhaunis production plant in Co. Mayo and will have the following key duties and responsibilities:
Warehouse Operative
Location: The Warehouse, Vision Ireland Retail, Unit C1, Newhall M7 Business Park, Co Kildare, Vacancy Type: Full Time, permanent contract Working hours: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday. 8am-4pm Reporting to: Warehouse Manager Purpose of the job: Responsible for the processing of donations for resale in Vision Ireland’s network of Charity Shops nationwide Closing date: 4th February 2026 Vision Ireland reserve the right to close this competition earlier than the outlined closing date should a sufficient number of suitable applications are received. Early application is advised. Want to work somewhere that makes a difference for our community? Our retail business contributes over 30% of the funding needed to provide essential services to the 55,000 service users around the country. Applicants should thrive in a busy warehouse environment and be fully authorised to work full time in Ireland. Key Duties: · Sort and grade textile/clothing items by separating into predetermined classifications (e.g., men’s, women’s, children’s, and other textiles) and into quality levels (retail store grade, outlet grade, or salvage) and sort and grade household wares. · Helping with the loading and unloading of vans during busy periods. Adhere to safe work practices at all times and contributing to the establishment and maintenance of a healthy and safe working environment. · When necessary assist with the in house training of new Warehouse employees. · Assisting the Warehouse Manager with duties around warehouse 1 & 2 during busy periods. · Achieving relevant KPI goals that are assigned by the warehouse manager · Follow Vision Ireland Retail policies and procedures Requirements: · Experience in a warehouse environment · Ability to work effectively in a fast paced environment · Experience working in a face paced environment · Knowledge of safe work practices in a warehouse environment Forklift licence is preferable but not essential. Manual Handling certification is preferable but not essential. Vision Ireland is an equal opportunities employer. Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion: Vision Ireland is committed to creating an inclusive environment where diversity is celebrated, and everyone is afforded equality of opportunity. It is our policy to recognise people as a key resource required for successful attainment of the organisation’s mission. In support of this, it is important to remember that differences between people, whether devised from their different backgrounds and personalities, cultures and/or their different abilities, can be a source of strength to the organisation. Vision Ireland is also committed to providing reasonable accommodation for a person with a disability, whether they are an applicant for employment or an employee requiring special facilities.
Sports Marketing and Information Officer
QUALIFICATIONS 1. CHARACTER: Candidates shall be of good character. 2. HEALTH: Candidates must be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service. 3. EDUCATION, TRAINING, EXPERIENCE, ETC. Each candidate must, on the latest date for receipt of completed application forms: • Hold a third level qualification in marketing, communications, digital media, journalism or similar. • Have at least two years relevant experience in communications and marketing • Hold a full, unendorsed Category B driving licence that permits permanent driving in Ireland and a willingness and ability to travel is required. • Experience in creating, editing and publishing digital content especially video. • Experience in Web and Social Media Analytics. • Experience in Digital Marketing. • Experience of using MS Office, Adobe Creative Cloud, Final Cut Pro, Pro Tools, Adobe InDesign and Adobe Photoshop or similar software. • A good understanding of project-based programme delivery with measurable outcomes; • Hold a valid work permit if required* *All non-EU/EEA citizens must hold a valid work permit prior to and for the duration of their contract. The work permit must allow you to work full time for Dún Laoghaire Rathdown County Council. It is the responsibility of individual employees to ensure that you have a valid work permit. If at any stage during your contract you cease to hold a valid work permit you must immediately advise Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council and your employment will cease with immediate effect. Non Irish Qualifications must be accompanied by a determination from Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI) to establish their comparability against the Irish National Framework of Qualifications, overseas qualifications must also be accompanied by a translation document. JOB SPECIFICATION 1. The office is wholetime, permanent and pensionable. 2. SALARY: €36,113 - €38,240 - €41,259 - €43,241 - €44,975 - €46,653 - €48,917 - €50,557 - €52,239 (max pt) - €53,829 (1st LSI), €55,460 (2nd LSI). (1st February 2026 Rate) Entry point to this scale will be determined in accordance with Circulars issued by the Department of Housing, Local Government & Heritage. In accordance with Departmental Circular letter EL 02/2011, a person who is not a serving local authority employee on or after 1st January 2011, will enter the scale for the position at the minimum point. Rate of remuneration may be adjusted from time to time in line with Government Policy. The salary shall be fully inclusive and shall be determined from time to time. Holders of the office shall pay to the Local Authority any fees or other monies (other than their inclusive salary) payable to or received by them by virtue of their office or in respect of services which they are required by or under any enactment to perform. 3. SUPERANNUATION CONTRIBUTIONS: Persons who become pensionable officers / employees of a Local Authority who are liable to pay the Class A rate of PRSI contribution will be required in respect of their superannuation to contribute to the Local Authority at the rate of 1.5% of their pensionable remuneration plus 3.5% of net pensionable remuneration (i.e. pensionable remuneration less twice the annual rate of social insurance old age contributory pension payable at the maximum rate to a person with no adult dependant or qualified children). Persons who become pensionable officers / employees of a Local Authority who are liable to pay the Class D rate of PRSI contribution will be required in respect of their superannuation to contribute to the Local Authority at the rate of 5% of their pensionable remuneration. All persons who become pensionable officers / employees of a Local Authority will be required in respect of the Spouses and Children’s Contributory Pension Scheme to contribute to the Local Authority at the rate of 1.5% of their pensionable remuneration in accordance with the terms of the scheme. RETIREMENT: New Entrants recruited to the Public Service on or after 1 January 2013 Pensionable public servants (new joiners) recruited to the Public Service for the first time on or after 1 January 2013 (the commencement date of the Single Scheme) will be members of the Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme and Other Provisions) Act 2012. Pension age Minimum pension age is linked to the State Pension age which is currently 66 but may be subject to change. Compulsory retirement age Scheme members must retire at the age of 70. In all other cases, staff recruited on or after 1 January 2013 who were employed in the Public Service on 31 December 2012 or within a period prior to 31 December 2012 not exceeding 26 weeks will retain their existing pension scheme terms and conditions. In certain circumstances, e.g. where the public servant was on secondment or approved leave or remains on the same contract of employment, the 26-week rule does not apply. Incentivised Scheme for Early Retirement (ISER) It is a condition of the Incentivised Scheme for Early Retirement (ISER) as set out in Department Finance Circular 12/09 that retirees, under that Scheme, are debarred from applying for another position in the same employment or the same sector. Therefore, such retirees may not apply for this position. 4. HOURS OF WORK All new entrants to the Local Authority sector and any individuals on new appointments or promotion will work 35 hours per week. 5. ANNUAL LEAVE Annual leave entitlement for the position of Sports Marketing & Information Officer is 30 days per annum in accordance with Department of Environment, Community and Local Government Circular LG(P) 07/2011. 6. PROBATION: When a person is not already a permanent officer of a Local Authority within the public service Ireland and is appointed to a permanent office the following provisions shall apply, that is to say: a) There shall be a period after such appointment takes effect during which such person shall hold office on probation; b) Such period shall be one year; c) Such person shall cease to hold such office at the end of the period of probation unless, during such period, the Chief Executive has certified that the service of such person in such office is satisfactory. 7. DUTIES: The duties of the office are to give the local authority and a) such other local authorities or bodies, for which the Chief Executive for the purposes of the Local Government Acts 2001 and 2014, is Chief Executive, and b) to any other local authority or body with which an agreement has been made by the local authority or by any of the authorities or bodies mentioned in sub-paragraph (a) of this paragraph, under the direction and supervision of the appropriate professional officer, such professional/technical or ancillary services of an advisory, supervisory or executive nature as may be required by any local authority or body herein before mentioned in the exercise and performance of any of its powers, functions and duties including the duty of assisting the County Architect, or other appropriate professional officer, in the supervision of the architectural or ancillary services of any of the foregoing local authorities or bodies and, when required to do so, to perform the duty of acting for the appropriate professional officer of higher rank during the absence of such officer of higher rank. The Sports Marketing & Information Officer will be responsible for increasing awareness and engagement with audiences and stakeholders, to raise the profile of Dun Laoghaire Rathdown Sports Partnership and sport in the County. The duties will include but will not be limited to: • Develop & implement a sports communication and awareness raising plan for the LSP. • Work with the sports team to deliver multi-channel campaigns to improve engagement across all channels, including but not limited to, social media, email and website. • Promote sporting initiatives, events and opportunities across the County through various communication channels. • Develop & disseminate information / awareness materials that increase the visibility of Dun Laoghaire Rathdown Sports Partnership among the public and stakeholders. • Draft engaging and informative copy for the website and social media channels, liaising with colleagues to ensure coherence and prioritisation of messaging. • Identify target audiences & effectively engage them. • Manage the information and content on the DLR Sports Partnership website and social media channels ensuring content is accurate, up-to-date and adheres to the tone of voice and brand guidelines. • Monitoring & assessment of media coverage including media databases & conducting associated research to assess reach / impact. • Preparation of media statements and briefings, and organise publicity, supporting the strategic goals of Dun Laoghaire Rathdown Sports Partnership. • Liaise with the Communications Office in DLRCC and all key stakeholders to maximise communications. • Coordinate the communications and awareness raising activities for sport & physical activity campaigns. • Promotion of the key messages of the benefits of sport & physical activity through local campaigns. • An ability and willingness to attend relevant meetings, events and networking opportunities, some of which may be outside of normal business hours. • Regularly review all content and digital platforms’ performance and recommend areas for improvement and growth. • Adhere to all policies, procedures, standards and duties with regard to this position and DLRCC. 8. LOCATION & RESIDENCE: Holders of the office shall reside in the district in which their duties are to be performed or within a reasonable distance thereof. Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council reserves the right to assign Employees to any premises in use by the Council, now or in the future subject to reasonable notice. 9. CITIZENSHIP Candidates must, by the date of any job offer, be: a. A citizen of the European Economic Area (EEA). The EEA consists of the Member States of the European Union, Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway; or b. A citizen of the United Kingdom (UK); or c. A citizen of Switzerland pursuant to the agreement between the EU and Switzerland on the free movement of persons; or d. A non-EEA citizen who is a spouse or child of an EEA or UK or Swiss citizen and has a stamp 4 visa; or e. A person awarded international protection under the International Protection Act 2015 or any family member entitled to remain in the State as a result of family reunification and has a stamp 4 visa; or f. A non-EEA citizen who is the parent of a dependent Irish citizen child and has been granted residence permission (usually Stamp 4).
