Recruitment
Ardkeen Quality Food Store operates in a very competitive environment. Our customers are very discerning and well informed and they have many retail choices. That’s why we strive to do things better than our competitors, like sourcing better quality food products that can't be bought elsewhere and we work hard to deliver a better service to our customers. To continue to do this and compete effectively we need a great team, therefore we are always looking for new people to join us who share our commitment to high standards and innovation in food retailing.
We are a family business and our culture is different from our competitors. We are committed to helping every employee achieve their full potential.
We post vacancies here as they arise or you can connect with us on our social media platforms to be one of the first to know of any upcoming positions.
We are seeking applications from enthusiastic and energetic people who would like to be part of our team delivering first class customer service as:
customer assistant fresh meat department [full/part- time]
We are looking for a positive and out-going person with some experience in working with food in a customer service environment.
Excellent communication skills and a positive attitude are essential.
The successful applicant is also likely to have;
• the ability to work well as part of a team in a busy environment
• an understanding of the elements of good customer service.
• an ability to be thorough and consistent in their work.
• an enthusiasm to achieve results in a positive atmosphere.
• an interest in good food.
Duties will include;
• Serving customers at our Meat Counter to an excellent standard
• Preparing meat to display and maintaining a first-class quality display of meat.
• Ensuring a very high standard of hygiene and food safety throughout the department.
The job will involve working both day and evening hours, during the week and at weekends, altogether between 20 - 30 hours per week.
Pay will be commensurate with experience and qualifications
Please apply in writing indicating which position you are applying for and enclosing a current CV, to:
Mr. Val Lambe
General Manager
Ardkeen Quality Food Store
Dunmore Road,
Waterford. or by email to; vlambe@ardkeen.com
Closing date for applications is Sunday 10th March 2019
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chef/cook [full/part- time]
Our Ardkeen range of prepared meals, desserts, salads soups and breads are freshly made everyday on the premises. Only the highest quality fresh ingredients are used.
This position consists of working as part of a team baking and cooking products within the established Ardkeen range as sales demand, ensuring that produce is continually available to the customer, as well as improving on and developing the range of products for sale.
Additional requirements include;
• Experience in producing good food commercially
• Flexibility to work some early mornings, evenings and weekends.
• Willingness to undertake further training.
• Willingness to work as part of a team as well as on one’s own initiative.
• Excellent command of spoken & written English and proficient numeracy skills.
This position will involve working both day and evening hours, during the week and at weekends.
Pay will be commensurate with experience and qualifications
Please apply in writing indicating which position you are applying for and enclosing a current CV, to:
Mr. Val Lambe
General Manager
Ardkeen Quality Food Store
Dunmore Road,
Waterford. or by email to; vlambe@ardkeen.com
Closing date for applications is Sunday 10th March 2019
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kitchen assistant [full/part- time]
This job consists of working as part of a team to help prepare our range of salads, baked goods and chilled meals to our specific recipes.
Also, to maintain excellent standard of hygiene and safety as well as some interaction with our customers.
Some cooking and fresh food production experience together with a positive disposition and knowledge of the HACCP process are pre-requisites. Flexibility in working times will be required to meet the demands of the business.
Also required are:
• Flexibility to work some early mornings, evenings and weekends.
• Willingness to undertake further training.
• Willingness to work as part of a team as well as on one’s own initiative.
• Excellent command of spoken & written English and proficient numeracy skills.
• Good health and wellbeing and ability to fulfil a physically demanding role.
This position will involve working both day and evening hours, during the week and at weekends.
Pay will be commensurate with experience and qualifications
Please apply in writing indicating which position you are applying for and enclosing a current CV, to:
Mr. Val Lambe
General Manager
Ardkeen Quality Food Store
Dunmore Road,
Waterford. or by email to; vlambe@ardkeen.com
Closing date for applications is Sunday 10th March 2019
