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 currently recruiting for the following positions at our Dunmore Road location:

trainee baker

We are seeking a motivated individuals who have an interest in pursuing a career as an artisan craft baker.

The role will encompass all aspects of our bakery business but the prime responsibility will be to develop into an experienced bread production baker.

The successful candidates will benefit from the tuition and knowledge of our accomplished Head Baker, Jordan Hédruel, whose professional career encompasses both a 5* Irish hotel and 2* Michelin French restaurant.

Trainees can expect to learn the technical and practical knowledge of baking ingredients, equipment, traditional methods of bread baking and production processes.

Although previous experience not a prerequisite, you must be passionate about food, be hard-working, reliable and motivated.

Weekend and early morning work will be required.
The rate of pay for the role will be determined by the skill and experience of the successful applicant

Mr. Brendan Condon
Food Production Manager
Ardkeen Quality Food Store
Dunmore Road
Waterford

or by email to;bcondon@ardkeen.com 

Closing date for applications is Thursday 12th August 2021