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Full-Time Commis Chef Required. Employer and Employment Location: Hua Mei Ltd., at Royal Palace, The Hawthorn Bar, The Lough, Co. Cork requires ( 1 ) Commis Chef. Requirements: To assist the head chef in preparing and cooking Asian food. Minimum of 2 years' experience is required. Must be a team player capable of working under pressure in a busy kitchen Working Hours : 39 Hours Salary : €36,605 AD PUBLISHED: FROM 28TH JULY 2026 TO 25TH AUGUST 2026
Mystery Shoppers
Mystery Shoppers - Required Nationwide! Looking to earn an extra income? Would you like to earn cash while you shop? Customer Perceptions are recruiting Mystery Shoppers across Ireland. Flexible working hours are available to suit your needs. All you need is: ✅ Good observational skills ✅ The ability to recognise outstanding customer service ✅ A strong grasp of written and spoken English Click Apply Now to submit your application today! Don't have a current CV? No worries - Just click Apply Now and upload your letter of introduction through the cv section OR Click HERE to view the JobAlert.ie CV templates section and build your CV today! 🛑 IF YOU DO NOT RECEIVE A RESPONSE WITHIN 4 WORKING DAYS OF SUBMITTING YOUR APPLICATION PLEASE DOUBLE-CHECK YOUR SPAM OR JUNK FOLDER 🛑
Youth Advocates
Youth Advocate Programmes Ireland Vacancies: Advocates – Fixed Purpose Contracts YAP Ireland is continuously recruiting male and female Advocates from all areas to work within their local communities, supporting children, young people and families to achieve their goals. YAP Advocates come from all walks of life and make a huge difference to the lives of Young People and Families. The young people we work with come from diverse ethnic, cultural and socio-economic backgrounds. We welcome applicants with first hand work / life experience of the issues facing these young people and their families including Roma and Travellers. We provide training and experience that creates opportunities for Advocates to become skilled at working with young people and families within their community in a strengths-based way. Please Note: If you are not in these area’s but you’re still interested in working as an Advocate, please fill out the application form and someone will contact you when we are recruiting in your area. Youth Advocates – Fixed Purpose Contracts – Person Spec and Job Description The Youth Advocate reports to a Team Leader. This post requires working within the YAP strengths-based model, to provide 1:1 support for vulnerable young people and their families and to support them in their home and local communities so that they can achieve their goals. YAP Ireland provides a strengths-based, needs led service for 6-12 months to children, young people and families who are struggling with a range of issues in their lives. You will work intensively with them to achieve positive change and meet their goals. 1. Responsibilities and Tasks: 1. To deliver a 1:1 service to young people and families under the supervision and support of the Team Leader. 2. Together with the Team Leader to build a positive, supportive working relationship with the young person and their family using the YAP strengths-based model to help them achieve their goals. 3. Together with the Team Leader, to develop a plan of work (Individualised Service Plan) to focus on the abilities, strengths and needs of the young person and their families. 4. To carry out day to day work with the young person and family, addressing their needs as outlined in the ISP. This may involve supporting the young person to participate in appropriate education, accessing appropriate services or finding community activities to link the young person into. 5. To promote, enable and empower the young person and families voice to be heard and ensure they have a voice in their service/life/community. This includes activity groups, participation and consultation groups. 6.Together with the Team Leader, to adopt a Wraparound approach that will bring together those key people and services who can offer support to the young person and family during and after the YAP Service. 7. To identify and evaluate the changing needs and interests of the child/young person as the relationship progresses and to adapt the service accordingly. 8. To understand the Health and Safety policies required for all activities with young people including any specific medical history, medications and specific special needs and/or diagnosis. 9. To complete in a timely and accurate manner the required weekly paperwork and to submit to the line manager by the agreed deadlines. 10. To be familiar with all Yap’s current policies and procedures, especially in the areas of Child Protection, Confidentiality and On-Call and to work within those in a professional manner. 11. To attend staff development, training and supervisory sessions as scheduled. This will include regular supervision. Some training courses are mandatory and advocates will be required to attend this training. 12. To undertake other duties as appropriate. Advocate Person Specification Experience Essential Life Experience relevant to young people and families e.g. raising children, child minding, sports coaching, community work, volunteering, youth club or lived experience of overcoming the challenges facing young people and families. Non-essential 3 months experience of working / volunteering within a youth work, family support or community setting Skills Essential A positive attitude towards children and young people and an ability to work from a strengths based perspective, be non-judgemental and creative. A knowledge/understanding of issues affecting young people. Good communication skills Good time management and organisational skills Basic computer skills Ability to write reports on work undertaken Full Driving Licence and own transport. What we offer: PLEASE CLICK THE APPLY NOW BUTTON TO GO DIRECTLY TO THE OFFICIAL CAREERS WEBSITE FOR MORE INFORMATION AND TO APPLY FOR YOUR AREA
Quantity Surveying L8 Apprentice
An Overview of the Level 8 Quantity Surveyor Apprenticeship An apprenticeship is a full-time programme that combines work-based learning with a formal training programme. Throughout your apprenticeship, you will work as a full- time member of staff with your employer, who will release you to attend the structured training programme with the training provider the earn as you learn approach. The learning component will be delivered through Atlantic Technological University, Co. Sligo Initially who function as the co-ordinating provider along with SCSI for Quantity Surveyor Apprenticeships in Ireland. The academic modules will be delivered online one day per week, with remaining four days on the job. Those who successfully achieve all programme elements will attain a bachelor’s degree in quantity surveying at Level 8 on the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ). Attendance at all scheduled training and achieving the various certifications involved, is a mandatory requirement for you to successfully complete the programme. The start date for apprentices recruited to join the programme will be early September 2026. Please note that requests for deferrals cannot be accommodated. You can apply for a place if you meet the relevant essential qualification criteria: • At least 18 years of age • QQI Level 5 (or equivalent) • Six subjects at 06/H7 • Two subjects at H5 • English or Irish at • 06/H7 • Maths at 06/H7 • Solid literacy, verbal, and numeracy skills • Good computer skills
Clerical Officer
Professional Relationships: The Clerical Officer will work in liaison, contact and co-operation with: • The CE, Directors of Organisational Support and Development, Director of Schools and Director of FET; • Line manager as appropriate (APO) and senior grades in the department to which he/she is assigned; • Principals, Adult Education Officers, Managers and Coordinators throughout Cork ETB • Staff members in the department to which he/she is assigned and other departments in Head Office; • The Department of Education and Skills, SOLAS, and other departments, state bodies and external organisations relevant to the operation of Cork ETB; • The Comptroller and Auditor General and the Internal Audit Unit – Education and Training Boards; • Education and Training Boards Ireland and senior administrative staff in other Education and Training Boards. The above list is not exhaustive. Terms and Conditions: Conditions of Service of a Clerical Officer are as determined by the regulations of the Department of Education. Key Responsibilities: Team Work: • Shows respect for colleagues and co-workers • Develops and maintains good working relationships with others, sharing information and knowledge, as appropriate • Offers own ideas and perspectives • Understands own role in the team, making every effort to play his/her part Information Management/Processing: • Approaches and delivers all work in a thorough and organised manner • Follows procedures and protocols, understanding their value and the rationale behind them • Keeps high quality records that are easy for others to understand • Draws appropriate conclusions from information • Suggests new ways of doing things better and more efficiently • Is comfortable working with different types of information, e.g. written, numerical, charts, and carries out calculations such as arithmetic, percentages etc Delivery of Results: • Takes responsibility for work and sees it through to the appropriate next level • Completes work in a timely manner • Adapts quickly to new ways of doing things • Checks all work thoroughly to ensure it is completed to a high standard and learns from mistakes • Writes with correct grammar and spelling and draws reasonable conclusions from written instructions • Identifies and appreciates the urgency and importance of different tasks • Demonstrates initiative and flexibility in ensuring work is delivered • Is self reliant and uses judgment on when to ask manager or colleagues for guidance Customer Services & Communication Skills: • Actively listens to others and tries to understand their perspectives/ requirements/ needs • Understands the steps or processes that customers must go through and can clearly explain these • Is respectful, courteous and professional, remaining composed, even in challenging circumstances • Can be firm when necessary and communicate with confidence and authority • Communicates clearly and fluently when speaking and in writing Specialist Knowledge, Expertise and Self Development: • Develops and maintains the skills and expertise required to perform in the role effectively, e.g. relevant technologies, IT systems, spreadsheets, Microsoft Office, relevant policies etc. • Clearly understands the role, objectives and targets and how they fit into the work of the unit • Is committed to self-development and continuously seeks to improve personal performance Drive and Commitment to Public Service Values: • Consistently strives to perform at a high level and deliver a quality service • Serves the Government and people of Ireland • Is thorough and conscientious, even if work is routine • Is enthusiastic and resilient, persevering in the face of challenges and setbacks • Is personally honest and trustworthy • At all times, acts with integrity Policy and Legal Framework: The Clerical Officer will work within the framework of national legislation, procedures and Codes of Practice, in addition to Cork ETB’s strategy, policies and procedures. A summary of the above is outlined in Cork ETB’s Recruitment Policy and a full list of education legislation is available on the website of the Department of Education. Person Specification Qualifications: Essential: Candidates must: • have the requisite knowledge, skills and competencies to carry out the role. Competencies will be informed by best practice Public Appointment Service competency frameworks for the Irish Public Service; • be capable and competent of fulfilling the role to a high standard; • have obtained at least Grade D3 in five subjects in the Leaving Certificate Examination (higher, ordinary, applied or vocational programmes) or equivalent or have passed an examination at the appropriate level within the QQI qualifications framework which can be assessed as being of a comparable to Leaving Certificate standard or equivalent or higher or have appropriate relevant experience which encompasses equivalent skills and expertise; • Oral Irish – Proficiency in the Irish language is desirable for these posts. Desirable: A third level qualification in any discipline e.g. a Certificate, Diploma or Degree would be desirable. Skills and Knowledge: Relevant qualifications or experience in the use of Microsoft, Excel, and other computer packages is desirable. Garda Vetting: • No applicant may take up a vacancy without satisfactory Garda Vetting clearance. If an applicant has not achieved Garda Vetting clearance by the time his/her vacancy is due to commence, the offer of employment will be withdrawn Permission to Work in Ireland (Essential): • All applicants must be eligible to work in Ireland. Non EEA nationals (unless exempted) must be in possession of a valid work permit, and must provide original documentation of same. Salary Scales €34,137 - €49,415 per year
Retail Sales Consultant
About This Role: As a Retail Sales Consultant at eir, you will be a face of our brand—engaging with customers to understand their needs and providing tailored broadband and mobile solutions that exceed expectations. In this dynamic retail role, every interaction is an opportunity to represent eir’s values, grow our customer base, and contribute to the success of your store. Enjoy earning a monthly salary along with additional earnings from our attractive commission structure. If you’re a people person with a passion for tech and a drive to hit targets, we’d love to hear from you. Why This Role: This is more than just a retail job—it’s your chance to build a career in an exciting and fast-paced industry. As a Retail Sales Consultant , you’ll: · Deliver outstanding customer service. · Work in a target-driven environment that rewards achievement. · Be part of a team where your input is valued and your success is celebrated. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a busy setting and enjoys sales and working with people. You'll receive full training, so even if you’re new to telecoms, you’ll be set up for success. Benefits include · Earn your annual salary of €28,798 + Attractive commission structure! · Continuous support, learning and opportunities for advancement. · Enhanced earning potential through various staff incentives. · Staff offer. · Free eir Wellness Programme & Employee Assistance Programme. · €500 Employee Referral Scheme. · Discounted healthcare plan. · Pension scheme contribution. · 22 days annual leave. · Generous family friendly policies, including fertility, pregnancy loss, menopause and others. · Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion. · Paid leave benefits incl. maternity and sick leave benefits. · Tax saver tickets and bike to work scheme. Expectations From The Role: As a Retail Sales Consultant , your key responsibilities will include: · Customer Engagement: Build rapport with customers, understand their needs, and recommend the most suitable mobile and broadband solutions. · Sales Delivery: Consistently meet or exceed individual sales targets while contributing to the store’s overall performance. · Customer Experience: Handle queries and issues efficiently, ensuring every customer leaves satisfied. · Store Operations: Support daily administrative tasks, including stock control, data entry, and cash handling. · Product & Policy Knowledge: Stay up-to-date with eir’s product offerings, promotions, and store policies to ensure accurate and compliant service delivery. · Market Awareness: Keep informed of competitor offerings so you can provide customers with the most competitive and relevant information. Flexibility is essential—you’ll be required to work evenings and weekends in line with store trading hours. Requirements For A Successful Application: Knowledge, skills and abilities · Confidence in engaging with a variety of customers and understanding their needs. · Clear, effective communication skills with a strong ability to explain products and services. · A positive, target-driven mindset with a passion for providing great service. · Interest in mobile phones, broadband, and emerging technologies. Qualifications · 1–2 years of experience in retail or sales is desirable, but relevant life experience will also be considered. · A strong customer focus and a proactive attitude are key to success in this role. CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
Barista
☕ Barista – Join Our Team and Brew Up a Great Career with Us! The Role: This isn’t just another job — it’s your chance to kickstart a career in a brand that values growth, development, and promoting from within. As a Barista, you’ll be part of a supportive team where learning is part of every day and your potential truly matters. ✨ Why Join Us? • Full training provided — no experience needed! • A clear path to progress — many of our leaders started as Baristas • Ongoing support to help you grow in confidence and skills • A fun, energetic environment where every shift brings something new �� What We Offer: • Complimentary handcrafted coffee on every shift • Employee discounts across all Costa locations • Full training and ongoing development opportunities • A friendly, inclusive, and supportive team culture • A workplace where you can grow, learn, and be yourself �� This role is based in Merchants Quay, City Centre �� Apply today and bring your love for coffee to life with Costa!
Barista
☕ Barista – Join Our Team and Brew Up a Great Career with Us! The Role: This isn’t just another job — it’s your chance to kickstart a career in a brand that values growth, development, and promoting from within. As a Barista, you’ll be part of a supportive team where learning is part of every day and your potential truly matters. ✨ Why Join Us? • Full training provided — no experience needed! • A clear path to progress — many of our leaders started as Baristas • Ongoing support to help you grow in confidence and skills • A fun, energetic environment where every shift brings something new �� What We Offer: • Complimentary handcrafted coffee on every shift • Employee discounts across all Costa locations • Full training and ongoing development opportunities • A friendly, inclusive, and supportive team culture • A workplace where you can grow, learn, and be yourself �� This role is based in Kinsale Rd, Cork �� Apply today and bring your love for coffee to life with Costa!
General Operative
Role Summary: Dawn Meats have opportunities for General Operatives to join our production team in Charleville. We are seeking reliable and hardworking General Operatives to join an industry leader that provides opportunities for training and progression to the right candidates. Dawn Meats is one of Europe's leading food companies; suppliers of choice to a range of leading local, national and international supermarket, foodservice and manufacturing businesses exporting to over 50 countries worldwide. Responsibilities The successful candidate will be based at one of our Charleville facility and will be responsible for:
Research Officer
Role Purpose The purpose of this role within the relevant business unit and for HIQA as a whole: HIQA exists to improve health and social care services for the people of Ireland. HIQA’s role is to develop standards, inspect and review health and social care services and support informed decisions on how services are delivered. The Health Information and Standards (HIS) Directorate has five teams. As vacancies arise, the successful candidates will join one of the following teams: Principal Conditions of Service Probation A probationary period of six months applies to this position. Pay Candidates will be appointed on the minimum point of the salary scale (€40,374) and in accordance with the Department of Finance guidelines. The rate of remuneration will not be subject to negotiation. The incremental progression for this scale is in line with Government pay policy. The salary scale for this position is as follows: Engineer Grade III (PPC) €40,374 €42,921 €43,602 €47,001 €50,412 €53,886 €57,526 €59,823 €62,132 €64,461 €66,776 €69,097 €71,418 €73,732 €76,066 €78,644¹ €81,218² After 3 years’ satisfactory service at the maximum After 6 years’ satisfactory service at the maximum Entry will be at the first point of the scale. An exception may occur where an appointee has been serving elsewhere in the public service in an analogous grade and pay-scale. In this case the appointment may be assimilated to the nearest point of the advertised salary scale with their incremental date adjusted accordingly. Please note the rate of remuneration may be adjusted from time to time in line with Government pay policy. Superannuation Pensionable public servants (new joiners) recruited on or after 1 January 2013 will be members of the Single Public Service Pension Scheme. Please note that the Single Public Service Pension Scheme applies to all pensionable first-time entrants to the public service, as well as to former public servants returning to the public service after a break of more than 26 weeks. In certain circumstances, for example, 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. The legislation giving effect to the Scheme is the Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme and Other Provisions) Act 2012.
