Catering Assistant

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

Benefits offered by this job

Uniform provided

Staff meals provided during shifts

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

Aramark Ireland is recruiting a Catering Assistant for the Restaurant/Canteen at Mayo University Hospital on a part-time basis (up to 25 hours per week) with a 6-month contract that can be reviewed. Training will be provided, uniform and staff meals are available during shifts, and opportunities for advancement exist for those who wish to grow with us.

The role emphasizes customer service and frontline support, with responsibilities in food hygiene, service, and canteen operations.

Qualifications

• Experience in frontline customer service is preferred; training will be provided.
• Team player with good customer service is essential.
• Strong interpersonal skills and flexibility to work varying shifts.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all food hygiene regulations are observed and HACCP procedures followed.
• Be responsible for food preparation (not cooking) and service in line with HACCP procedures.
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment and perform cleaning duties.
• Ability to work on your own initiative.
• Provide excellent customer service to staff and visitors.
• Ensure stock rotation on a First In, First Out basis.
• Keep the canteen area clean and tidy; perform till duties as required.
• Carry out other reasonable duties as assigned by the line manager.

Skills

Customer service

Team player

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

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.