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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
Sales Assistant
Main purpose of the role: Responsible for ensuring customer satisfaction is the number one priority. Interact with each customer with great pride, passion and care and inspire shoppers through knowledge and expertise. The ideal candidate will have/be: Excellent communication skills Ability to engage with and prioritise customer needs Strong attention to detail, organised and flexible Ability to use own initiative and work as part of a team in a fast-paced environment Customer driven Previous customer service experience is an advantage. Main duties: Actively live SuperValu brand-values i.e. Genuine, Passion for Food, Vibrant, Committed, Innovative and Imaginative Show a positive attitude and take responsibility for ensuring customers receive an excellent shopping experience; Deal with all customer queries efficiently, professionally and consistent with store policy Merchandise shelves, ensuring that all areas of the store are presented to the highest standard Engage with new initiatives and embrace new ways of working.
Mobile Caretaker / Maintenance Technician
The Lunch Bag is hiring a Mobile Caretaker / Maintenance Technicia n to support our growing hot school meals programme across County Cork. This is a full-time, field-based role suited to someone practical, reliable, and comfortable working independently. You’ll travel between schools helping install, maintain, and support kitchen equipment used in our hot food service. What we do At The Lunch Bag, we're pioneering a tradition that paves the way for a healthier future. Our goal is to ensure that every child in selected schools across Ireland has access to a free, wholesome, hot meal every day. With the recent government funding allocation for school meals, we're committed to making this vision a reality. So, what’s the job? We are seeking to expand our road support team to ensure our schools are ready to begin their new hot food service and maintain the standards thereafter. Your role will include: You will earn €33,000 per year.
Store Employee
Dunnes Stores is Ireland’s leading retailer positioned at the cutting edge of food and fashion retailing. We have stores in Ireland, Northern Ireland and Spain and are expanding our service and product offering all the time. At Dunnes Stores, we pride ourselves in delivering outstanding service and quality products whether it is food or fashion. We strive for excellence in all that we do, be it our award winning Simply Better Food range, our Baxter & Greene Market Deli or our collaborations with some of Irelands best Fashion and Homewares designers. Dunnes Stores offers a unique opportunity to in one of the most dynamic retailers in Ireland. We are currently looking to recruit store employees into a variety of different roles in our stores, these include working in Food or Fashion & Homewares, or within our Deli or restaurants. Store Employee roles have varying start times across the day, with some starting very early in the morning. All our store employees have excellent product knowledge, provide outstanding customer service, and above all else are passionate about retail. Suitable candidates should have some experience of working in a customer facing environment, be motivated, have excellent customer care skills, be confident communicators and have a passion for helping people. As a member of our store team you should be willing to learn and develop yourself, have a desire to succeed and to contribute to our positive team environment aswell as promoting our unique brand. Key Skills · Customer Service · Product Knowledge · Cash Handling · Visual Merchandising · Hygiene, Health and Safety · Knowledge of HACCP Dunnes Stores is an equal opportunities employer
Medical Tutor, Immediate Start At University Hospital
The successful candidate will be required to commence on Monday 14th July 2025. 0.5 WTE (19.5 hours per week) Tutor in Medicine post - CUH The clinical tutor in Medicine post is based in Cork University Hospital (CUH). University College Cork (UCC) is the primary academic partner of CUH and is a major site for the delivery of medical education and clinical assessment in the South of Ireland. From time to time, there may be a requirement to attend at UCC campus (Brookfield Health Sciences mainly) for meetings and educational activities. The appointee will join a small team of UCC and CUH staff who organise and deliver education and assessment to UCC medical students and occasional students on UCC-arranged electives who are on clinical placement in CUH. Small group learning in clinical settings including tutorial, bedside and case-based teaching prescribed by the UCC curriculum forms the basis of most of this teaching. The tutor will be involved in the organisation and scheduling of students allocated to CUH Medicine for clinical teaching and site induction at the outset of attachments. The tutor in Medicine will also be required to participate in organizing and in some situations undertaking of assessment and giving of feedback to students from time to time. The Department of Medicine supports students across multiple years of programme. While the tutors in Medicine take primary responsibility for specific stages of programme, there will be an expectation that the tutor will support other team members in the delivery of programme on an agreed basis. The post is attractive to a medical practitioner wishing to develop practical skills in Medical Education. As it is a 0.5 WTE post, it may also be a suitable appointment for a doctor undertaking post-graduate study (MD / PhD). There is scope to participate in Medical Education research and other projects as opportunities arise. Possession of MRCPI or an equivalent post-graduate professional qualification in Internal Medicine is required. Prior experience in organisation and delivery of clinical education and / or a qualification in health professionals education is desirable. The post holder will be expected to be available throughout the academic semesters and assessment periods for the academic year 2025 – 2026. Informal queries to: Prof Paula O'Leary ( dsom@ucc.ie ) Cork University Hospital is the largest statutory / Health Service Executive (HSE) hospital in Ireland and the only Model 4 hospital in the state with all acute surgical and medical specialities integrated on the same campus (Adults, Paediatrics, Maternity and Mental Health). It is consistently one of the busiest Model 4 hospitals in Ireland, and aspires to be one of the best. Cork University Hospital (CUH) is a regional centre for secondary and tertiary care for the catchment area of HSE South, and also provides a number of supra-regional services in a range of specialities to the entire southern one third of Ireland, spanning 3 other RHA areas. https://about.hse.ie/our-work/hse-health-regions/ At a national level, CUH is one of two designated Level 1 trauma centres in the country, one of two 24/7 neurosurgical and stroke thrombectomy centres, one of five 24/7 PPCI centres, one of four cardiothoracic surgical centres, one of two comprehensive coagulation & haemophilia centres, a cystic fibrosis centre, and one of eight (NCCP) Cancer Centres, the only one with all tumour pathways, diagnostics, modalities and treatments under one provider. 98% of children cared for by CUH receive all their care in Cork. Cork University Hospitals Group (CUHG) is the HSE statutory acute hospital provider for Cork (the largest county in Ireland, and its second largest city). The group comprises 3 acute hospitals, Cork University Hospital Wilton (Model 4), Mallow General Hospital (Model 2) and Bantry General Hospital. University College Cork is the academic partner of the South-South West Hospital Group. Cork University Hospital has very strong relationships with each of the five schools within the College of Medicine and Health. CUH Group has over 5000 staff across its various sites, and is the primary teaching hospital for University College Cork, simultaneously delivering the largest number of academic clinical placements and the largest number of clinical research trials of any hospital in Ireland.
Supervisor
Supervisor - Applegreen Cork, North Ring Road As a Supervisor at Applegreen, you will be a crucial part of our front-line operations. You are someone who has worked in a retail setting before in a Supervisory role. If you’re looking for a fulfilling role where you can make a difference every day and build lasting relationships, we’d love to hear from you! Apply now to join the Applegreen family and become part of a company that values community, teamwork, our customers. What will I be doing as a Supervisor at Applegreen? · Assist the Site Manager with various administrative tasks to ensure optimal store performance. · Support the site manager in driving sales and meeting sales targets. · Motivate the team by setting achievable goals and using effective leadership and communication skills. · Ensure the store operates in accordance with company standards, policies, and procedures. · Deliver exceptional customer service. Why Should I join the Applegreen Team? Benefits · All colleagues are eligible for a discount, allowing exclusive discounts on Bakewell Deli foods and hot drinks. · Bike to work scheme (available after 6 months of service). · HSF Health Plans schemes for healthcare expenses including dental, optical and many more. · Wellbeing platform with micro-modules and articles to support your mental health and wellbeing. In addition, our Employee Assistance Programme is a free confidential counselling service which offers support on personal, family, work, and money matters. · Company pension scheme. · Exclusive offers on broadband and mobile plans. · Refer a friend scheme. · Development opportunities through a variety of online and classroom-based learning delivered by inhouse and external industry experts. An Applegreen Supervisor would ideally: · Previous retail experience of 1-2 years in a similar role. · Have a can-do attitude who has strong communication skills and enjoys interacting with customers. · Ability to work well with colleagues, contributing to a positive team environment. · Enjoy working in a fast-paced environment. · Willingness to learn and adapt to new tasks. INDHP
Nightpack Sales Assistant, Bishopstown Court
Nightpack Sales Assistant Dunnes Stores is Ireland’s leading retailer positioned at the cutting edge of food and fashion retailing. We have stores in Ireland, Northern Ireland and Spain and are expanding our service and product offer all the time. At Dunnes Stores, we pride ourselves in delivering outstanding service and quality products whether it is food or fashion. We strive for excellence in all that we do, be it our award winning Simply Better Food range, our Baxter and Green Market Deli or our collaborations with some of Irelands best Fashion and Homewares designers. Dunnes Stores offers a unique opportunity to work alongside one of the most dynamic retailers in Ireland. We are currently looking to recruit vibrant, passionate individuals into the role of Sales Assistants. Our Sales Assistants have excellent product knowledge, provide outstanding customer service, and above all else are passionate about retail. The successful applicant will work as part of our Nightpack team, and their shifts will be scheduled to begin and end anytime between the hours of 10:00pm and 6:00am. As part of the Nightpack team, amongst other duties, you will be responsible for ensuring that our products are available throughout the day for our customers as well as for the proper maintenance of the stores stock areas. Suitable candidates should have some experience handling and organising stock in a customer facing environment, be motivated, have excellent customer care skills, be confident communicators and have a passion for helping people. As a Sales Assistant working within our Nightpack team you should be willing to learn and develop yourself, have a desire to succeed and to contribute to our positive team environment aswell as promoting our unique brand. Key Skills This role is transferrable to different departments within the store, based on business requirements. Dunnes Stores is an equal opportunities employer.
Community Access Facilitators
Why not join us and support our commitment to working with people with intellectual disabilities to live their best lives and achieve their hopes and dreams! Support Persons with a disability to access a wide range of community based services and opportunities to meet their individual needs We are currently seeking applications from highly motivated people, to join our team for the following positions: Community Access Facilitators Ref: 100758 Permanent Full-Time / Permanent Part-Time / Part time evenings only (fixed term contract) and Relief posts Cork City, suburbs and West Cork areas (Bandon / Upton, Innishannon) Day Service Summary: Community based specialist services for adults with a disability are provided in partnership with persons with disabilities, with their nominated circles of support, their carers, with locally based organisations and with statutory and non-statutory organisations. These services seek to enable each individual with a disability to achieve his / her full potential, in accordance with their wishes. The services are progressive, needs-led, person-centred and underpinned by the principle of equity. Part of community-based specialist services for adults with a disability is the provision of Day Services. Day Services provide social, rehabilitative and life-skill-building activities for adults with disabilities. Day Services are aimed at adults whose lives would be improved from receiving educational activities that enhance choice, independence, personal and social development and improving client’s wellbeing. Day Services includes: social and recreational activities; rehabilitative training; health monitoring; personal care. All programs are person-centered, meaning activities are tailored to individual goals, interests, and preferences to promote independence and community inclusion. Day Services supports help to promote advocacy, communication skills and provide opportunity for social and community inclusion. It provides opportunities for increased community participation, education development and identifying employment and training needs. A “ Human Rights Based Approach ” is used with regular reporting on rights outcomes. Day Services aims to follow the New Directions policy approach. This outlines that services should be person-centred and set up to suit adults with disabilities needs while supporting community inclusion. Further details on New Directions can be found here THE ROLE The Community Access Facilitator will take a lead role in supporting people within the framework of New Directions . The Community Access Facilitator will work autonomously under the general supervision of their manager. The Community Access Facilitator will: Empower people to live full and meaningful lives. To build their confidence and autonomy and explore/progress their career and life goals. Enable adults with a disability to gain and maintain valued social roles (student, employee, volunteer, neighbour, friend) and to be recognised as equal citizens. Work with adults with a disability, key staff, their nominated circles of support, and multidisciplinary team members through a person-centred approach towards the values of New Directions : person centred; community inclusion; active citizenship and quality services. Provide supports within the framework of New Directions , guided by Human Rights Based Approach principles of participation, accountability, non-discrimination, empowerment, legality and an outcomes-based individualised approach to services for adults with disabilities. Promote input and co-production of how their Day Services are planned and delivered so as to ensure that adults with disabilities shape policies and supports that affect them. Support participation in decision-making at both the individual and the service design/ delivery level, addressing barriers to inclusion and advocating for structural change where required. Respect the dignity and autonomy of the person, ensuring rights under the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and equality legislation are central to all actions. Work in both group and individual settings in the community with adults with disabilities and their nominated circle of support, promoting equality of opportunity to access a wide range of community-based services and mainstream opportunities (education, work, leisure, civic participation) on the same basis as the general population to meet their individual needs. Promote positive risk taking, supporting individuals to make their own decisions and learn from new experiences. The Candidates Each candidate for the appointment must: Possess a Qualification in General Health and Social Care or Community and/or Youth Work, as outlined in the Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI) formerly FETAC on the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ) of not less than QQI Level 5 ( SEE APPENDIX 1 FOR LIST OF QUALIFICATIONS) Or Possess a relevant Health Care qualification at not less than QQI level 5 on the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ) Or An equivalent Health Care qualification from another jurisdiction. Six months’ experience of working with people with an intellectual disability, autism and challenging behaviour is desirable Be computer literate including proficiency in Microsoft Office and knowledge and proficiency of using information systems Skills / or interest in Art/Crafts, Pottery, Horticulture, Gardening, Alternative therapies, Music, Sport, would be a distinct advantage. Be available to work afternoons/evenings and some weekends as required Have a full driving licence which qualifies you to drive manual transmission vehicles on Irish roads as this is a requriement of the role. Salary Scale: €36,291 - €52,406 per annum (HSE Consolidated Scales 1/6/26 Supervisor/Instructor Specialist Agencies Salary scale). Part-Time posts will be paid pro-rata to a full-time post Informal enquiries please contact: Stephen Dalton, Sector Manager, Tel: +353 21 4556243; e-mail: Stephen.dalton@corlann.ie Or Frank McNerney, Sector Manager, Tel: +353 87 3840029; e-mail: Frank.McNerney@corlann.ie Or Claire McNally, Sector Manager, Tel: +353 87 9654489, e-mail: Claire.Mcnally1@corlann.ie A panel may be formed from this competition from which future vacancies throughout our Cork Services may be filled The closing date for receipt of all applications is: Sunday 23rd August 2026 Applications should be made online using the ‘Apply’ Link Below Corlann South is an equal opportunities employer INDS
