Catering Assistant

Aramark Ireland; Castlebar; On-site; EUR 19,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniform/shoes provided

Staff meals provided during shifts

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

Aramark Ireland is recruiting a Catering Assistant to join the Restaurant/Canteen team at Mayo University Hospital on a part-time contract up to 25 hours per week for six months, with potential review afterward. The role supports front-line operations and delivers excellent service, with training provided.

The position offers uniform and shoes provided, staff meals during shifts, and opportunities for advancement for those who want a long-term career with us.

Qualifications

• High personal standards with attention to detail.
• Team player with strong customer service skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Working knowledge of food hygiene and HACCP desirable.
• Flexibility and ability to work on own initiative.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all food hygiene regulations are adhered to and HACCP procedures followed.
• Assist with food preparation and front-line service in the canteen.
• Maintain a clean, safe working environment and perform cleaning duties.
• Provide excellent customer service and handle till duties as needed.
• Manage stock rotation on a first-in, first-out basis.
• Support the team with additional duties to ensure smooth operation.

Skills

Customer service

Team player

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Food hygiene knowledge

Flexibility

Job description

We are currently recruiting for a Catering Assistant to join our team at the Restaurant/Canteen at Mayo University Hospital. (part time; up to 25h / week) 6 month contract which can be review after that time.

The successful candidate will have great customer service skills and play a vital role in supporting the front-line operations.

• It's preferable if the candidate is available 5/7 days.
• €14.15 per hour, increased rate for Sundays.
• Whilst previous experience is desirable, it is not essential as full training will be provided.
• Uniform/shoes provided, and staff meals provided during shifts.
• Advancement opportunities available for employees who would like to build a career with us.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all food hygiene regulations are adhered to, and adhere to our HACCP systems,
• Be responsible for the food preparation (not Cooking) and service in line with HACCP/Food Hygiene procedures,
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment, cleaning duties,
• Can work on your own initiative,
• Provide excellent customer service,
• Ensure Stock rotation on a first in first out basis,
• Ensure the canteen floor is always maintained in a clean and tidy fashion,
• Till duties
• Complete other reasonable duties assigned by your line manager from time to time to ensure the smooth running of the department.

Requirements

• Have high personal standards, with attention to detail,
• Team player with great customer service skills is a must.
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Working knowledge of food hygiene and HACCP is desirable.
• Flexibility and ability to work on own initiative.