Catering Assistant

Apleona; Dún Laoghaire; Presencial; EUR 17 000 - 24 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Apleona in Dún Laoghaire, Dublin, is seeking a Catering Assistant to join our team. The role involves supporting event catering, front-of-house service, and kitchen teams to deliver friendly, efficient experiences for clients and guests.

Working pattern includes Weekdays: one weekday per week, 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM, plus Saturday and Sunday shifts. Responsibilities include service, setup, safety, allergen information, and maintaining high standards of hygiene under the guidance of the Chef and

Qualificações

• Good understanding of English language.
• Experience in a similar environment.
• Good communications and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work on your own as well as part of a team.
• Flexibility to work bank holidays / cover.

Responsabilidades

• Contributing to a team culture focused on exceptional service, every time, for everyone.
• Providing excellent customer service by being attentive, responsive, and friendly.
• Communicating effectively with clients, guests, and team members to ensure a positive catering experience.
• Upholding consistent standards in presentation and products, assessing progress based on client feedback.
• Maintaining a clean and safe working environment, following Health & Safety guidelines (COSHH, EHO, Food Hygiene).
• Assisting in setup of catering equipment, tables, chairs, and decorations for events.
• Supporting catering staff during events to ensure smooth service flow.
• Addressing customer requests and inquiries professionally and promptly.

Conhecimentos

English language

Experience in catering environment

Communications

Problem solving

Teamwork & flexibility

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Overview

Application

Catering Assistant

Date posted: October 22, 2026

Hourly salary: €14.8

Permanent

Full-time

At Apleona, we are currently recruiting for a Catering Assistant to join our team based in Dún Laoghaire, Dublin.

Working Pattern:

• Weekdays: One weekday per week, 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
• Saturday: 9:30 AM – 7:00 PM
• Sunday: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Main duties and responsibilities

• Contributing to a team culture focused on exceptional service, every time, for everyone.
• Providing excellent customer service by being attentive, responsive, and friendly.
• Communicating effectively with clients, guests, and team members to ensure a positive catering experience
• Upholding consistent standards in presentation and products, regularly assessing progress based on client feedback to enhance experiences.
• Contributing to creating a positive work environment for the team.
• Adhering to Health and Safety guidelines, including proper handling of kitchen equipment and utensils.
• Adhering to Company rules, and professional standards and procedures (COSHH, EHO, Food Hygiene standards) to minimise risk to customers and staff.
• Maintaining a clean and safe working environment, reporting any hazards or incidents promptly
• Assisting in the timely preparation of menu items under the guidance of the Chef or Catering manager.
• Assisting with the setup of catering equipment, tables, chairs, and decorations according to event specifications.
• Collaborating with the catering team to create visually appealing and organized displays.
• Providing friendly, attentive, and timely service to create an exceptional experience for our clients.
• Assisting in planning and presenting dishes to maintain high-quality standards, ensuring correct meal portions to minimise waste.
• Preparing and cleaning service areas, hot cupboards, and equipment as directed. Washing dishes, cutlery, tumblers, jugs, serving utensils, containers, tables, and all other catering equipment.
• Providing clients with menu information, highlighting that the ingredients are high-quality and ethically sourced, and communicating allergen information based on our recipes.
• Reporting any defects in equipment or premises to line manager.
• Supporting catering staff during events by ensuring a smooth flow of service.
• Addressing customer requests and inquiries in a professional and friendly manner.
• Attending meetings and trainings as required.

Qualifications and experience

• Good understanding of English language
• Experience in a similar environment
• Good communications and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work on your own as well as part of team
• Flexibility required - availability to work bank holidays / cover