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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
Shop Manager
Salary range: €37,557.50 per annum; paid monthly Experience: minimum 3+ years in a customer-facing retail role Closing date: Sun, 23 Aug 2026 Description: SVP is a large, national, voluntary organisation with extensive experience of working with a diverse range of people who experience poverty and exclusion. Through its network of volunteers and staff, it is strongly committed to working for social justice and advocates the creation of a more just and caring society. SVP employs people to support volunteers in a variety of settings including housing, community care, shops, administration, and other specialist areas. The Role: We are currently looking to recruit a Shop Manager (Permanent Full Time; 37.5 hours, 5 days over 6 days) to join our Southwest Retail team in Vincent's Kinsale, Co. Cork. The Shop Manager of the St Vincent de Paul Charity shop is responsible for maximizing sales, productivity, revenue, and customer satisfaction by efficiently managing the shop in line with SVP’s retail standards, policies, and ethos They lead and develop a team including volunteers, CE staff, TUS participants, and paid employees, ensuring high standards and business growth. The role includes full ownership of the shop’s operations, compliance with legislation and health and safety, and delivering excellent customer service that reflects the Society's values. This is a great opportunity to join one of Ireland’s largest voluntary organisations and make a difference in your community. Education, Experience, Knowledge and Skills Required Qualifications & Experience: Essential: • Minimum Leaving Certificate. • 3+ years in a customer-facing retail role. • Experience in team management and working towards sales targets. • Independent and team-based work experience. • Proficiency in sales reporting. Desirable: • Experience in community/voluntary sector. • Background as a retail manager with a track record of excellence. • Event management experience. Skills & Attributes Essential: • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. • Strong organizational and IT skills (Excel, Word, EPOS, Microsoft 365). • Positive, resilient attitude with empathy and patience. • Ability to build strong cross-functional relationships. Desirable: • Social media awareness and basic marketing understanding.
Airport Search Unit Officer
Why Join Us? daa is an equal opportunities employer committed to celebrating diversity & inclusion and recognising the value that difference can bring, both for our business and for our people. We encourage applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and experience. We ensure our recruitment process is accessible to all and offer reasonable accommodations to applicants at all stages of the selection process.
Senior Executive Fire Prevention Officer
The Role: Cork City Council’s Fire and Building Control Department ensures adequate fire safety in buildings and other structures by enforcing relevant fire safety and building control legislation, alongside the delivery of fire prevention strategies and education. The Department is committed to promoting community fire safety, working closely with local communities, schools, and other agencies to ensure the public is aware of vital safety information that helps protect themselves and their families. The Fire Safety / Prevention Section within the Department is governed primarily by the Fire Services Act, 1981 and the Building Control Act, 1990. The Fire Services Act places a duty of care on every person controlling certain premises to take all reasonable measures to prevent fires and, as far as reasonably practicable, to ensure the safety of persons on the premises in the event of fire. The Building Control Act provides the statutory basis for the Building Regulations. The Fire Prevention Section is responsible for the administration and enforcement of the fire safety provisions of the Building Control Act for most buildings, excluding houses. The Senior Executive Fire Prevention Officer plays a critical role in delivering and managing Fire Safety / Prevention Services, ensuring that Cork City Council meets the demands and expectations of the Council and the wider community. Reporting to the Chief Fire Officer, or a designated officer as assigned, the Senior Executive Fire Prevention Officer will lead a team within the Fire Safety / Prevention Section. This is a senior management role, involving leadership, staff management, administration, planning, and quality assurance. Key responsibilities include: • Leading the Fire Safety / Prevention Section and managing assigned staff. • Administration and implementation of Fire Safety legislation. • Fire safety management practices to ensure adequate safety in buildings and other structures. • Leading and administrating the Department’s Community Fire Safety programme • Staff training, development, and performance management. • Ensuring Fire safety and inspection regimes are appropriately coordinated. • Communications, reporting, and quality assurance. • Contributing to brigade development, research, and strategic initiatives. The Senior Executive Fire Prevention Officer ensures that all areas of fire safety and prevention are effectively administered, supporting the Department in maintaining high standards of operational and community safety. This role plays a key part in safeguarding the community and ensuring the highest standards of fire safety and prevention across Cork City. The Senior Executive Fire Prevention Officer duties include but are not limited to the following: • Administration and implementation of relevant legislation, including • Management of fire safety functions, inspections or enforcement tasks as allocated. • Ensuring compliance by guiding non-compliant situations into compliance as quickly and effectively as possible. • Strategy and policy development: Assisting in the development, review, and delivery of strategies, policies, and functions within the Fire Prevention Section. • Staff leadership and development: Leading, managing, motivating, and developing staff within the section. • Technical oversight: Maintaining a high technical standard in fire safety engineering, designs, codes of practice, and related technical areas. • Training and education: Participating in the provision of training and educational programmes for fire service personnel. • Evaluation of fire safety designs: Managing and supervising the evaluation of fire safety designs for building developments and the regulation of outdoor events. • Legal and enforcement duties: Attending court and giving evidence in respect of enforcement and licensing proceedings. • Collaboration and liaison: Liaising with operational Fire Service staff, other City Council Departments, and relevant external agencies. • Community fire safety: Responsibility for fire safety education, promotion, and community engagement initiatives. • Other duties: Carrying out such other duties as may be assigned from time to time by the Chief Fire Officer or designated officer. ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS The Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage has declared that the qualifications for Senior Executive Fire Prevention Officer are as set out hereunder: Character: Each candidate must be of good character. Health: Each candidate must be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service. Education, Experience, etc. Each candidate must, on the latest date for receipt of completed application forms for the office- (a) hold a recognised degree (level 8 in the National Framework of Qualifications) in engineering or architecture or a recognised degree in the final examination for which they obtained a pass in chemistry or physics taken at honours level, or a qualification equivalent to one of these, (b) have satisfactory relevant training and experience, and (c) have satisfactory experience in administration and management, including the control and discipline of staff. The ideal candidate shall have the following Skills and Experience: The successful candidate will be a confident and capable leader who: • Provides clear vision, direction and motivation to teams, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration and high performance. • Has a proven track record of delivering results at a senior level within a complex organisation. • Brings strong experience in leading and developing multi-disciplinary teams to achieve strategic and operational objectives. • Demonstrates innovation, sound judgement and strong analytical capability in solving complex problems. • Takes a collaborative and outward-looking approach, building productive relationships across departments, agencies and stakeholders. • Is financially aware and experienced in managing budgets and resources to maximise value and service delivery. • Understands the governance, regulatory and public administration environment in Ireland and operates confidently within it. • Communicates clearly and persuasively, engaging effectively with staff at all levels, elected members, consultants, contractors and the public. • Has strong organisational, digital and reporting skills, with the ability to prepare and present clear technical and statistical information. • Promotes and upholds a strong culture of health, safety and wellbeing in the workplace. • Works independently, demonstrates initiative, and drives continuous improvement. It would be desirable if the successful candidate had the following Skills and Experience: • Possess a current unendorsed full driving licence (Category B) and/or have access to a vehicle as they may be required to travel in the course of their duties. Candidates must also: • Have the knowledge and ability to discharge the duties of the post concerned; • Be suitable on the grounds of character; • Be suitable in all other relevant respects for appointment to the post concerned; Candidates, if successful, will not be appointed to the post unless they: • Agree to undertake the duties attached to the post and accept the conditions under which the duties are, or may be required to be, performed • Are fully competent and available to undertake, and fully capable of undertaking, the duties attached to the position. Each candidate must, on the latest date for receipt of completed application forms, meet the above essential criteria. The Office The office is whole time, permanent and pensionable. The holder of the office shall not engage in any gainful occupation, other than as an officer of a local authority, to such an extent as to impair the performance of their duties as an officer of a local authority or in any occupation which might conflict with the interests of the local authority or which might be inconsistent with discharge of their duties as a local authority officer. Probation Where persons who are not already permanent employees of a local authority are appointed, the following provisions shall apply: (i) There shall be a period after such appointments take effect during which such persons shall hold the position on probation; (ii) Such period shall be a maximum of 12 months; (iii) Such persons shall cease to hold the position at the end of the period of probation unless during such period the Chief Executive has certified that the service of such persons is satisfactory. Salary The salary shall be fully inclusive and shall be as determined from time to time. The holder of the post 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 the post or in respect of any services, which they are required by or under any enactment to perform. The salary scale for the position of Senior Executive Fire Prevention Officer is: Salary Scale effective from 1st June 2026: €80,680 - €83,153 - €84,338 - €86,828 - €89,339 - €91,842 - €94,364 - €97,533 - €100,692 Salary for the post shall be in accordance with existing practice as set out in relevant circulars. Starting pay for new entrants will be at the minimum of the scale. Entry point to this scale will be determined in accordance with Circulars issued by the Department of Housing, Local Government and 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. Residence The holder of the office shall reside in the district in which their duties are to be performed or within a reasonable distance thereof. Start Date The Local Authority shall require a person to whom an appointment is offered to take up such appointment within a period of not more than three months and if they fail to take up the appointment within such period or such longer period as the local authority in its absolute discretion may determine, the Local Authority shall not appoint them. Duties In accordance with Section 159(3) & (4) of Local Government Act 2001 an employee of the local authority shall perform the duties of the office and give the local authority under the general direction and control of the Chief Executive or of such other officer as the Chief Executive may from time to time determine, such appropriate services of an executive, administrative or management nature as are required for the exercise and performance of any of its powers, functions and duties and to exercise such powers, duties and functions as may be delegated to them by the Chief Executive from time to time including the duty of servicing all committees that may be established by the local authority and such duties as may be required in relation to the area of any local authority. The holder of the office will, if required, act for an officer of a higher level. Hours of attendance Hours of attendance will be fixed from time to time but will amount to not less than 35 hours gross per week. The successful candidate will be required to work such additional hours from time to time as may be reasonable and necessary for the proper performance of their duties subject to the limits set down in the working time regulations. The rate of remuneration payable covers any extra attendance liability that may arise from time to time. Annual Leave The annual leave allowance for the position of Senior Executive Fire Prevention Officer is 30 days. This allowance is subject to the usual conditions regarding the granting of annual leave in the public service, is based on a five-day week and is exclusive of the usual public holidays. Sick Leave Pay during properly certified sick absence, provided there is no evidence of permanent disability for service, will apply on a pro-rata basis, in accordance with the provisions of the sick leave circulars. Superannuation Contributions Persons who become pensionable officers 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. Persons who become pensionable officers 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). All persons who become pensionable officers of a local authority are required, in respect of the Local Government (Spouses and Children’s Contributory Pension) Scheme, 1986, to contribute to the local authority at the rate of 1.5% of their pensionable remuneration or net pensionable remuneration, whichever is relevant and in accordance with the terms of the Scheme. Persons who become pensionable officers of a local authority for the first time on or after 1 January 2013 are liable to pay the Class A rate of PRSI contribution and are required in respect of superannuation to contribute at the rate of 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) plus 3% of pensionable pay.
Maintenance Supervisor
Overview The Maintenance Supervisor at PepsiCo’s Carrigaline facility will be responsible for executing the site’s preventive and predictive maintenance program, troubleshooting technical issues on the floor, driving continuous improvement, and ensuring maintenance work is planned, scheduled, and completed safely and to appropriate standards. This role plays a critical part in supporting production uptime, asset care, audit readiness, and maintenance excellence across the site. You will report to the Site Maintenance Lead and work closely with Automation, Safety, Quality, and Operations teams. Responsibilities Maintenance Execution & Reliability
Business Development Executive
Company Description Eurofins is an international network of independent life sciences companies, providing a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries, to make life and our environment safer, healthier and more sustainable. From the food you eat, to the water you drink, to the medicines you rely on, Eurofins laboratories work with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic, and labelling is accurate. The Eurofins network is dedicated to delivering testing services that contribute to the health and safety of society and the planet, and to its corporate responsibility to protect the environment and ensure diversity, equity, and inclusion across its companies around the world. Eurofins PSS Insourcing Solutions® is a global, award-winning insourcing solution. We place our skilled team directly at the client site, managing operations seamlessly and eliminating complexities. We ensure a strategic, long-term service commitment that delivers value directly at the client’ site, utilising their facilities, equipment, and methodologies, while maintaining the same service, expertise, and cGMP compliance available at the Eurofins facility. If you're an employee seeking an exceptional career journey, Eurofins PSS Insourcing Solutions® is your gateway to a future where innovation, collaboration, and success converge. Join us in a world where excellence knows no boundaries! We’re proud to be an armed forces-friendly place to work and welcome applications from reservists, armed forces veterans (including the wounded, injured and sick), as well as cadet instructors, and military spouses and partners. If you want to continue to help make our world a safer and healthier place, then apply for the role below and become a part of the extraordinary Eurofins network Job Description This is a full time, permanent position working 39 hours per week flexibly. This role is homebased with an operational base in Cork, Ireland. This role will require significant travel across the UK & Ireland. As Business Development Exec for PSS UK/IRE, reporting to the Managing Director of PSS UK/IRE, you will be responsible for driving the region’s business development of PSS, ensuring consistent, rapid and sustainable growth in sales across Ireland and United Kingdom. You will be working in collaboration with an experienced team of PSS operations leaders to achieve these objectives. Job Responsibilities that you be covering: What Happens Next Our people are the backbone of what we do, so it's incredibly important we find the right individuals to join us. As a potential new recruit you'll be invited to meet the team in the form of an assessment centre or a staged interview process dependent on the role and it's requirements, this will give you the opportunity to see what working for Eurofins is really like and enable us to get you know your key skills and strengths.
Store Employee, St Patrick
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
Operations Administrator
Company Description Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company, providing a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries, to make life and our environment safer, healthier and more sustainable. From the food you eat, to the water you drink, to the medicines you rely on, Eurofins laboratories work with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic, and labelling is accurate. The Eurofins network is dedicated to delivering testing services that contribute to the health and safety of society and the planet, and to its corporate responsibility to protect the environment and ensure diversity, equity, and inclusion across its companies around the world. We’re proud to be an armed forces-friendly place to work and welcome applications from reservists, armed forces veterans (including the wounded, injured and sick), as well as cadet instructors, and military spouses and partners. If you want to continue to help make our world a safer and healthier place, then apply for the role below and become a part of the extraordinary Eurofins network Job Description This is a key role that involves tracking sample shipments, managing shared mailboxes, liaising with internal labs, processing additional testing requests, handling test code updates, and maintaining accurate records to ensure traceability and compliance. You will proactively resolve issues, escalate discrepancies when needed, and support continuous improvement across sample registration and preparation processes while upholding data integrity, ISO 17025 standards, and all Quality, Health & Safety, and Environmental requirements This is a one year fixed term contract. Working part time 25 hours per week - 10:00 till 15:00 Monday to Friday. What Happens Next Our people are the backbone of what we do, so it's incredibly important we find the right individuals to join us. As a potential new recruit you'll be invited to meet the team in the form of an assessment centre or a staged interview process dependent on the role and it's requirements, this will give you the opportunity to see what working for Eurofins is really like and enable us to get you know your key skills and strengths. Your data As part of any recruitment process, the company collects and processes personal data relating to job applicants. The company is committed to being transparent about how it collects and uses that data and to meeting its data protection obligations.
