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Irish-owned cafés & bars in Belgium, Europe looking for friendly, creative, and motivated Chefs with experience in a fast-paced environment. Applicants should have a basic knowledge of hygiene protocols/kitchen procedures and a passion for creativity and high standards of presentation. What we offer : - Highly competitive net salary - Reasonably priced accommodation within a short distance of the bar is provided by us. Own room in a shared apartment with rent at +/- €400 per month. - The language barrier in our bars is not an issue as English is generally spoken by our clients and all our staff, but we can also provide access to subsidised French lessons - Regular professional training are given to all our staff. We want our people to be the best at their trade! - Access to full health care provided - We help all our staff set up bank accounts and apply for their Belgian id card - We will pay for your transport costs over and will also provide you with 1 free flight home per year - We work with a core of Irish staff in each of our bars in order to provide a "home away from home feel" Only serious applicants with a mind to having a future in the hospitality sector and the ambition to succeed need apply. Within a year, you can really evolve in your position with us while enjoying a good standard of life in a warm and safe environment.
Bartenders
Irish-owned cafés & bars in Belgium, Europe looking for friendly, creative, and motivated bartenders with experience in a fast-paced environment. Applicants should have a basic knowledge of hygiene protocols/bar procedures and a passion for creativity and high standards of presentation. What we offer : - Highly competitive net salary - Reasonably priced accommodation within a short distance of the bar is provided by us. Own room in a shared apartment with rent at +/- €400 per month. - The language barrier in our bars is not an issue as English is generally spoken by our clients and all our staff, but we can also provide access to subsidised French lessons - Regular professional cocktail training and barista courses are given to all our staff. We want our people to be the best at their trade! - Access to full health care provided - We help all our staff set up bank accounts and apply for their Belgian id card - We will pay for your transport costs over and will also provide you with 1 free flight home per year - We work with a core of Irish staff in each of our bars in order to provide a "home away from home feel" Only serious applicants with a mind to having a future in the hospitality sector and ambition to succeed need apply. Within a year, you can really evolve in your position with us, becoming very talented at mixology and barista, French-speaking, and enjoying a good standard of life in a warm and safe environment.
Waiting /Waitress / Bar Staff
Looking for a part time job in the Kildare, West Wicklow, Carlow and Athy areas, then why not consider Rathsallagh house. they are seeking candidates required for general waiting duties in bar and fine dining restaurant. If you have some previous bar work or waiter / waitress experience this is an advantage.. Must be willing to work flexible hours and days.. Hours mostly weekends Please note this is not a position suitable for a candidate that would have to relocate to the area, this is due to the critical shortage of local accommodation
Fitter
The Competition The purpose of this recruitment campaign is to form a panel for Kildare County Council from which permanent and temporary posts as Fitters may be filled as vacancies arise. The Candidate It is desirable that candidates demonstrate through their application form and at the interview that they have: • Has relevant experience to be able to efficiently carry out the duties/responsibilities as detailed above. • Has good communication and interpersonal skills • Has the ability to work independently or within multi-disciplined teams • Understands the role of the Fitter • Has a good standard of education that will enable them carry out work which may be assigned, including the keeping of records and the submission of reports. • A sound understanding of Health and Safety Processes as they apply to this environment • Self-motivated with a record of demonstrating initiative and ability to use judgement in a workplace environment • Flexibility in terms of working hours as the duties can involve working outside of normal hours as required • Good public service values and ethics Duties and Responsibilities The employee will carry out such duties as may be assigned to him by the Workshop Foreman, Machinery Yard Superintendent or other authorised personnel, subject to the terms of the Productivity Agreement for Craftsmen. The successful candidate will be based at the new Machinery Yard, Naas, be available to work in other parts of the County, and will be required to maintain and repair vehicles, construction plant and equipment, pumps and treatment works within the County. On taking up duty they will be required to possess a standard set of tools for use in connection with their duties. The employee shall perform duties as may from time to time be assigned to you them in relation to their employment and as may be appropriate to any particular function of the local authority for which the Chief Executive is responsible and carry out such instructions as may be given in relation to the performance of their duties. The duties shall be as such as will be assigned by the Supervisor Foreman, Machinery Yard Superintendent or other duly authorised person. The person appointed shall give to the Local Authority such appropriate services as may be required and shall include, inter alia: A non-exhaustive list of duties is provided below: • Inspect vehicles and plant, and related equipment, determine and carry out necessary maintenance work on vehicles and plant, including, welding, body repair and use of diagnostics equipment; • To assess items of plant for repair and decide in consultation with the Supervisor Foreman the course of repair; • To follow industry best practice methods when carrying out repairs; • Undertake fitter duties both on and off site, including roadside breakdowns, as required; • To ensure that all workshop equipment is kept in a clean, tidy and serviceable condition; • To report all accidents and incidents as soon as practicable to the Supervisor Foreman or Machinery Yard Superintendent. • To report immediately to the Supervisor Foreman or Machinery Yard Superintendent the circumstances of any inefficiency or unsatisfactory work or service in his/her charge; • Implement and fully comply with the Safety Health and Welfare systems of Kildare County Council; • Be responsible for the safekeeping of all workshop equipment and spare parts; • Carefully maintain records, on all maintenance and repair work performed, and fully adhere to any management system that is in place by Kildare County Council; • Respond and be available for to out-of-hours service callouts (including Bank Holidays and National holidays) as instructed by the Supervisor Foreman, Machinery Yard Superintendent or other authorised person; • To assist and liaise with other County Council Departments on works and emergencies; • To accept the introduction of all new plant, equipment and machinery and to be flexible in the use of same; • To co-operate and participate in new work systems including the keeping and updating of all records in book and/or electronic format; • Attendance at training courses will be mandatory, e.g. safety training, etc. • To be available, during emergencies, to respond to requests for assistance outside of normal working hours; • Carry out any other relevant duties or instructions which may be given from time to time as assigned by the Supervisor Foreman, Machinery Yard Superintendent or other duly authorised person. Qualifications 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, Training and Experience etc.: On the latest date for receipt of completed application forms, candidates must: (i) Have a good standard of general education; (ii) Have completed and passed all phases of a recognised apprenticeship in HGV Mechanics or Construction Plant Fitter; (iii) Have a minimum of 3 years recent experience in Heavy Goods Vehicles or Construction Mechanics; (iv) Have a current Class B Driving Licence; (Class C Driving Licence to be attained during Probation Period) (v) Have previous experience in: • Satisfactory work experience in the maintenance and repair of diesel truck engines and machinery and petrol engine vehicles, machinery and Light Commercial Vehicles; • A high degree of mechanical, fuel, electrical and electronic diagnostics and the use a wide range of basic and specialised tools, including the latest in diagnostic equipment; • Satisfactory work experience with transmission systems, steering, breaking and suspension systems; • Experience in vehicle electronics, pneumatics, and hydraulics and their integration with transmission, electrical and other vehicle systems; • Experience in carrying out twelve week full vehicle inspections and inspection sign-off’s; • Safety, Health & Welfare at Work and maintaining health & safety records. • Recording plant maintenance and repair records. • Working on own initiative in a demanding work environment. Also it would be preferrable to have experience/knowledge on the following: • Working with Road Construction Equipment; • Knowledge/understanding of surface dressing systems; • Experience with Winter Maintenance Equipment; • Experience in light fabrication and welding. • Experience working with water pumping systems (knowledge on different types of pumps and pump configurations). • Experience on Services, Repair and Pre CVRT inspections on Light Commercial Vehicles. Please supply copies of any certificates, diplomas or degrees you may have with the application form Particulars of Employment The Post The post is wholetime (i.e., 37 hours per week) and appointment may be permanent or temporary. Location Kildare County Council reserves the right to assign the successful candidates to any premises in use by the Council, now or in the future. The person appointed will be required to report to their place of work by their own means of transport and at their own expense. Commencement Kildare County Council shall require a person to whom an appointment is offered to take up such appointment within a period of not more than one month and if they fail to take up the appointment within such period, or such other longer period as the Council in its absolute discretion may determine, Kildare County Council shall not appoint them. Working Hours Normal hours of work will be from 8.00 a.m. to 4.30 p.m., Monday to Thursday and 8.00 a.m. to 3.30 p.m. on a Friday. A Local Productivity Agreement applies from 3.30 p.m. to 4.30 p.m. on a Friday. The Council reserves the right to alter your hours of work from time to time. You will be required to work overtime on various occasions for which payment will be made at the appropriate nationally agreed rates. You will be expected to co-operate with on call arrangements where required. All hours of work will be subject to and recorded in accordance with the provisions of the Organisation of Working Time Act, 1997 and the Organisation of Working Time Act (Regulations) 2001 Reporting Arrangements Fitters report directly to the appropriate supervisor in the Section or to any other employee of Kildare County Council as the Director of Services or other appropriate employee may designate for this purpose. A system of regular appraisal will be operated during employment, which will involve discussions between the employee and the line manager regarding performance and conduct. Probationary Period of Employment Where a person is permanently appointed to Kildare County Council, the following provisions shall apply – a) there shall be a period after appointment takes effect, during which such a person shall hold the position on probation; b) such period shall be twelve months, but the Chief Executive may, at their discretion, extend such period; c) such a person shall cease to hold the position at the end of the period of probation, unless during this period the Chief Executive has certified that the service is satisfactory; d) the period at (a) above may be terminated on giving one weeks’ notice as per the Minimum Notice and Terms of Employment Acts; e) there will be assessments during the probationary period. Remuneration The present weekly scale is:- €752.37 - €774.41 - €827.37 - €832.85 - €838.24 - €843.69 - €849.13- €854.56 - €860.00 - €865.45 - €870.85 On appointment successful candidates will be placed on the first point of the salary scale. Appointment to a higher point of the salary scale may apply to candidates employed elsewhere in the public service, subject to verification of service history. Remuneration is paid fortnightly by PayPath directly to the employees nominated bank account. The current wage pay cycle may be revised during the period of employment. Remuneration is subject to all statutory deductions, e.g., P.A.Y.E. and P.R.S.I. Increments are paid annually subject to satisfactory attendance, conduct and performance and national agreements. Increments may be withheld if performance, attendance and/or conduct are not satisfactory. Superannuation & Retirement A person who becomes a pensionable employee of the County Council will be required in respect of their Superannuation to contribute to the Local Authority at the appropriate rate. The terms of the Local Government Superannuation (Consolidation) Scheme 1998 as amended or the Public Services Superannuation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2004 or the Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme & Other Provisions) Act 2012 will apply as appropriate on appointment. Retirement age for employees is dependent on their relevant contract of employment, with due consideration being given to the rules of the Superannuation Scheme to which they belong. • For appointees who are deemed not to be “new entrants” as defined in the Public Service Superannuation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act, retirement is compulsory on reaching 65 years of age. • The minimum retirement age for “new entrants” to the public service as defined in the Public Service Superannuation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2004 is 65. There is no mandatory retirement age. • Effective from 1st January 2013, The Single Public Service Scheme applies to all first-time new 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: - Retirement age is set, initially, at 66 years; this will rise in step with statutory changes in the State Pension Contributory (SPC) age to 67 years in 2021 and 68 years in 2028. - Compulsory retirement age will be 70. Annual Leave Granting of annual leave, payment for annual leave and arrangements for public holidays will be governed by the provisions of the Organisation of Working Time Act 1997 and the nationally agreed annual leave scheme for the sector. The annual leave year runs from 1st January to 31st December. The current leave entitlement for this post is 25 days including Good Friday. Residence The person holding the office must reside in, or at an address convenient to the Local Authority, as approved by the Chief Executive. Outside Employment The position is whole-time, and the officer may not engage in private practice or be connected with any outside business which would interfere with the performance of official duties. Code Of Conduct/Organisation Policies Employees are required to adhere to all current and future Kildare County Council codes of practice including Code of Conduct of Employees and all current and future organisational policies including, but not limited to Health and Safety, Communications, Data Protection, Equality, Staff Mobility, Attendance Management and Use of Electronic Equipment. Training Employees are required to attend and participate fully in training programmes as may be decided by the Council from time to time and to apply their learning in the course of their daily working activities. Health and Safety Regulations Kildare County Council as an Employer is obliged to ensure, so far as it is reasonably practicable the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work of all its employees. Under the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005, the County Council has a legal duty to exercise all due care and take all protective and preventative measures to protect the Safety, Health and Welfare of its employees. All employees also have a legal obligation under Safety and Health legislation to cooperate with management and not engage in any improper conduct or behaviour or do anything, which would place themselves or others at risk. Canvassing Any attempt by a candidate, or by any person(s) acting at the candidate’s instigation, directly or indirectly, by means of written communication or otherwise influence in the candidate’s favour, any member of the staff of the County Council or person nominated by the County Council to interview or examine applicants, will automatically disqualify the candidate for the position being sought.
Home Care Assistant
CALLING ALL CARE ASSISTANTS! HAVE YOUR HEARD? Komfort Kare are expanding and are looking for care workers all across Kildare! Due to our rapid growth, Komfort Kare are now seeking applications from community support workers in Co. Kildare! Here in Komfort Kare, we pride ourselves on taking care of both our clients and care workers with an unbeatable office team and dedicated service. If you are looking for a new community support worker position and feel you have what it takes to join our team then get in touch with the HR team today! We are currently recruiting for our New Kildare Clients Clients in Derrinturn, Carbury, Enfield, Allenwood AND surrounding areas! Clients in ALL AREAS of Kildare and West Dublin Also Full time positions available Rate of pay - €14.50 Monday to Friday* €15.50 Saturday €16.50 Sunday Key requirements
General Operative
Your Recipe For a Rewarding Career Starts Here! Why Dawn Farms? We can offer an excellent opportunity to be part of a world-class team offering permanent, full-time positions with set hours and plenty of opportunity for further training, development and career opportunities should you wish to progress further. Our culture is one of inclusiveness and diversity with a constant drive and focus for continuous improvement throughout our business. Our production plants are located in Naas, Co Kildare with easy access via public transport. About Us Dawn Farms is the largest dedicated supplier of cooked meat and plant-based ingredients and fermented products outside of the US supplying world leading brands across more than 44 markets from our two state of the art plant facilities based in Naas. We also have manufacturing facilities in the UK and Germany. Dawn Farms is one of the largest employers in Naas, Co Kildare with a strong culture of diversity and inclusion. Job Purpose Dawn Farms is currently seeking for General Operatives to join our Production Teams. You will play an integral part of the team in ensuring the highest level of hygiene, food safety and health and safety standards are met. Positions: Full-Time 39 hours a week, 3 Month Fixed-Term Contract, Seasonal Work. Location: Naas, Co. Kildare. Hourly rate: €12.70 - €15.24 per hour (overtime opportunities available) Role Responsibilities & Duties
R&D Technologist Graduate
Your recipe for a rewarding career starts here! Job Purpose Dawn Farms is looking for a R&D Technologist to share our passion for innovation, new process, new products, and new ways of thinking. By joining our team, you will use your scientific and technologic expertise to bring taste, health, sustainability, and innovation through food. As part of this particular opportunity, you will play a key role in a high-profile project funded by the Disruptive Technology Innovation Fund which attempts to predict the sensory quality of food products through connected sensors and data analytics. This is an opportunity for growth with exposure to state-of-the-art food research and manufacturing environment, world leading innovation partners and research organisations, and diverse protein product development and applications. The successful candidate will be self-motivated, has a passion for science and technology and a working knowledge within the areas of Chemistry, Nutrition, Process Engineering, Data Analytics, and Food Science. The position will be part of multidisciplinary Science& Innovation team and you will have the opportunity to make an immediate impact in our core scientific understanding, initiate creative product development, and develop into leadership roles. Candidate must have the ability to learn from failures and apply the learnings to deliver results. Positions: Full-Time, Permanent. Location: Naas, Co. Kildare, Ireland. Salary: DOE Working Hours: 39 hours per week, Mon. - Fri. Role Responsibilities & Duties · Designs and executes experimentation/trials in addition to designing new or improved methodologies and procedures to conduct validations and testing during the Develop phase of the Innovation Process. · Works closely with R&D Project Managers and advises on trial design, timelines, potential hurdles, and trials improvement to achieve technical advances at every trial. · Generates and effectively communicates data. Maintains electronic databases. Documents results in R&D trial notes. · Effectively presents data/results to R&D team to drive decisions on projects during the Develop phase. · Evaluates new ingredients, materials, products, or processes contributing to R&D capability building. · Develops expertise on process and analytical methodologies. Prepares and updates specifications and SOPs on new or updated R&D capabilities. · Contributes to key R&D knowledge building and other innovation activities in the Discover phase of the R&D Innovation process. · Works closely with S&I Technologists to transfer R&D knowledge for industrial scale-up. · Works with cross-functional departments to drive the execution of collaborative project tasks. · Advises and guides other team members and other departments on scientific/technical matters, as necessary. · Maintains safe working environment by practicing and coaching in established safety procedures. · Regularly required to lift and/or move materials or equipment up to 10kg and occasionally required to lift up to 20kg. · Willing to travel as required. Knowledge and Experience to be demonstrated while in role: · General understanding of food applications and processing. · Degree in Food Science, Nutrition, Chemistry, or related field. · Ability to apply principles of logical/scientific thinking to a wide range of problems. · Ability to operate a variety of standard laboratory and pilot equipment and instrumentation (such as food production equipment, pH meters, balances, etc.). · Understanding of GMP and Food Safety concepts. Knowledge and Experience to be demonstrated while in role: · Ability to read, collect data, analyse, and interpret technical information. · Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as percent, ppm and basic algebraic equations. · Good verbal and written communication skills. · Candidate should be highly motivated and eager to learn. · Ability to distinguish colours. · Excellent record keeping and organisational skills with attention to detail. Why Dawn Farms? We can offer an excellent opportunity to be part of a world-class team, equipping our teams with the knowledge and the necessary skills to achieve their full potential. Innovation is a key ingredient of our success in protecting our market position and keeping our competitive edge. To be truly innovative, we invest in recruiting and developing a highly skilled, ambitious and talented team. What we can offer you? · 22 Days Annual Leave. · Health Insurance Contribution. · Pension Plan. · Subsided Canteen. · Training and Development Opportunities for further career progression. · Employee Assistance Programme (Free access/support to Life Coach’s, Dietitians, Work Relocation advice etc.) · Bike to Work Scheme. · Christmas savings scheme. 'Dawn Farm Foods Ltd. is an equal opprtunities employer'
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.
Senior Clinical/counselling Psychologist
Role: Senior Grade Clinical/Counselling Psychologist Location: The successful candidate will have the choice of working in Tullamore, Mullingar or Monasterevin Tenure: Permanent (Part-time, 0.5 WTE) – 35 hours per fortnight This is an exciting new service development within the Muiriosa Foundation. The successful candidate will become a key member of an evolving psychological services team led by the Principal Psychology Manager. We are establishing an interdisciplinary team to provide psychological supports to the Person Centred Wing. The person appointed will work as part of the psychology team and in close collaboration with other clinicians in providing psychological assessment, formulation and a range of interventions to supports to adults with intellectual disabilities and Autistic adults with high support needs. The Muiriosa Foundation promotes a human rights-based approach. Psychologists develop evidence-informed, and values led, interventions collaboratively with the person supported, following comprehensive assessment of each person’s strengths, needs and within the context of their environment. The successful candidate will be required to work flexible hours depending on the needs of the individuals supported and their circles of support. The office base is negotiable – Tullamore, Mullingar or Monasterevin. The Senior Psychologist will: · Develop a psychological service for people supported by the Person-Centred Wing under the direction of the Principal Clinical Psychologist. · Contribute to the delivery and future developments of an effective psychology service in line with organisational priorities and objectives and within established professional standards, guidelines, and policy · Work with senior management and the Person-Centred Wing Project Manager to ensure co-ordinated and comprehensive service delivery to, and effective communication with, all stakeholders. · Contribute to service planning, development, evaluation, and quality initiatives. Why choose us? · Innovation and creativity in how we provide psychological supports. · A primary focus on the importance of attuned therapeutic relationships and meaningful connections. · A commitment to working in close collaboration with Autistic Consultants. · A human rights-based approach to promoting lives free of restrictions. · Access to exciting continuing professional development initiatives including: The successful candidates must be able to demonstrate the following: · Undergraduate degree in psychology obtained with 1st or 2nd class honours and Irish post-graduate professional qualification in Clinical or Counselling Psychology, accredited by the Psychological Society of Ireland (essential). OR An equivalent professional clinical or counselling psychology qualification from another jurisdiction validated by the Department of Health (essential). · Must be a member of the Psychological Society of Ireland or a member of the British Psychological Society (essential). · Demonstrated competence in provision of psychological support to adults with intellectual disability and Autistic adults with high support needs. · Applicants must have at least five years’ satisfactory post-graduate experience in the area of professional psychology, no more than three years of which was spent in gaining the post-graduate professional qualification and no less than two years full-time spent in post-qualification experience as a professional psychologist. · Years in excess of the permitted three years for completion of the post-graduate training or time not worked will not be taken into consideration when assessing the five years’ experience requirement. · Previous experience in a senior post. · Experience of interdisciplinary working. · Demonstrated competence in provision of psychological support to adults with intellectual disability and Autistic adults with high support needs (essential) · Excellent interpersonal and consultation skills. · A commitment to person-centred values. · Full driving licence, access to car and ability to travel across a broad geographical area (essential). Informal Enquiries: Ms Ruth Connolly, Principal Clinical Psychology Manager. Mobile: 087 9058074 Closing Date for receipt of completed applications: Thursday 30th May 2024 @ 5pm To apply and for further details please go to our web page at: https://www.muiriosa.ie/employment/ N.B. When applying for positions on Rezoomo, it is recommended to use a PC, Laptop or Tablet as some mobile phones are not compatible with this software.
Area Sales Executive
Does playing a role in business growth sound exciting to you? Are you energized by developing new business leads into new clients, while also managing and developing existing business? Would you like to work for a global company in Money Transfer that believes when money moves, better things can happen? Are you interested in joining a globally diverse organization where our unique contributions are recognized and celebrated, allowing each of us to thrive? Then it’s time to join Western Union as an Area Sales Executive! Western Union powers your pursuit. In this role, we’ll be looking for you to grow the business by signing, training and activating new Western Union agents and managing business development activities with existing agents in your territory spanning extensive travel in Ireland and Northern Ireland. Role Responsibilities: We are passionate about diversity. Our commitment is to provide an inclusive culture that celebrates the unique backgrounds and perspectives of our global teams while reflecting the communities we serve. We do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, political affiliation, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, or veteran status. The company will provide accommodation to applicants, including those with disabilities, during the recruitment process, following applicable laws.
