Catering & Kitchen Assistant

As our Catering & Kitchen Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting the daily preparation, reheating, packing, and distribution of approximately 650 meals for 5 schools across Dublin. You will be an integral part of a passionate and friendly team, working in a fast-paced kitchen environment to ensure meals are prepared safely, packed correctly, and delivered to the highest standards.

No previous experience is required, as full training will be provided. This is a part time position, working 24 hours per week, with opportunities to progress your career with us.

We invest in our people, celebrate individuality, and reward and recognise employees who go beyond the plate. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Reheating, portioning, and packing meals in line with production schedules for school delivery 
• Supporting basic food preparation as required 
• Assisting with packing and labelling meals for multiple school sites 
• Ensuring correct storage of food items and kitchen equipment 
• Maintaining a high standard of cleanliness across all kitchen and storage areas 
• Carrying out general kitchen porter duties, including waste disposal and cleaning schedules 
• Assisting, when required, with the loading and unloading of deliveries and supply vehicles 
• Working collaboratively with colleagues to support smooth daily operations 
• Following all food hygiene, health & safety, and allergen control procedures in line with training provided

 Our Ideal Lead Catering Assistant Will:

• A positive, can-do attitude 
• Strong teamwork and communication skills 
• Willingness to learn and take on a variety of kitchen-related tasks 
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment 
• A basic to good level of English 
• Previous experience in catering, food production, or kitchen work is an advantage, but not essential

 Compass Group reserves the right to enhance the criteria, if necessary, for the purposes of shortlisting.

At Compass Ireland, our people are our business. When you join the Compass Group you will be joining a supportive network of incredible individuals, each united by their passion for going the extra mile for the organisations we partner with. We are building a team who care about providing a great customer experience and want to grow and develop as we do. We are dedicated to investing in every colleague joining us and pride ourselves on being an equal opportunity employer; we celebrate diversity and are committed to building an inclusive environment for all our colleagues. We consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.

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Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength!