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.

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.

We consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.