We're currently recruiting a Catering Assistant to join Compass Group Ireland on a full-time basis, contracted to 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, daytime.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone with a passion for food who is looking to develop their culinary skills and progress towards a future Chef position. Working alongside our experienced kitchen team, you'll gain hands-on experience across food preparation, kitchen operations, food safety, and service delivery while building the foundations of a successful catering career.

No two shifts are the same, and you'll have the opportunity to learn, grow and develop your skills in a supportive and fast-paced environment.

What you'll do

• Assist senior chefs with ingredient preparation, including chopping, weighing and preparing ingredients for service
• Support the kitchen team with mise en place and daily food preparation tasks
• Prepare simple dishes and food items to company recipes and standards
• Help create attractive food displays and presentations that enhance the customer experience
• Maintain the highest standards of food safety, hygiene and HACCP compliance
• Ensure all kitchen areas, equipment and workstations are kept clean and organised
• Learn core culinary techniques and kitchen workflows across various kitchen stations
• Support the wider catering team in delivering an excellent customer experience
• Uphold Health & Safety regulations and contribute to a safe working environment
• Proudly represent Compass Group Ireland and embody our positive brand values

What we offer

• Free meals while at work
• Flexible working to support work-life balance
• Additional Leave Purchase scheme to balance home and work life
• Life assurance cover
• Additional, seasonal and overtime hours available
• Career Pathways to support career progression and culinary development
• Structured learning and development programmes designed to help you progress towards a Chef career
• Access to wellness programmes to promote the mental health and wellbeing of our colleagues
• Employee Assistance Programme to guide and support our employees
• Exciting internal reward and recognition schemes

About you

Our ideal Catering Assistant will:

• Have a genuine passion for food and a desire to build a career within catering and hospitality
• Be eager to learn and develop new culinary skills
• Demonstrate a positive, can-do attitude and strong work ethic
• Enjoy working as part of a busy and supportive team
• Show excellent attention to detail and commitment to food quality
• Understand the importance of food safety, hygiene and HACCP standards
• Stay calm and organised during busy service periods
• Demonstrate excellent timekeeping and reliability
• Put health and safety first in every task
• Previous catering, kitchen or food preparation experience would be advantageous, but enthusiasm and willingness to learn are equally important

You must be legally authorised to work in Ireland. We are not currently able to offer visa sponsorship or assistance.

About us

At Compass Ireland, our people are our business. When you join 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. This role offers a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to begin or further their culinary career, with ongoing support, training and development towards future Chef opportunities.

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.

Please review our Privacy Notice for details on how we maintain, protect and why your personal data is collected when you apply for a job with Compass Group. We will not retain any CVs or job applications for longer than necessary.

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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!