Catering Assistant

Sodexo; Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown; On-site; EUR 29,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Employee benefits package

Discounts and wellbeing support

Pension plan

Wellbeing support access

Job summary

Sodexo is seeking a motivated Catering Assistant for a busy corporate site in Leopardstown. You will help deliver high-quality catering, assist with food preparation and service, and maintain exceptional cleanliness across dining areas.

Responsibilities include serving across hot counters, setting up displays and allergen info, and supporting beverages and stock replenishment. The role involves a collaborative team environment and rota-based hours on a full-time basis.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in hospitality, catering or food service is desirable but not essential.
• Strong customer service skills and a professional, welcoming approach.
• Good understanding of food safety, hygiene and cleanliness standards.
• Excellent attention to detail and pride in delivering high standards.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, serve and replenish food across hot food counters, deli bars, breakfast stations and other service areas.
• Set up service counters to ensure food, utensils, displays, menus and allergen information are ready for service.
• Support the preparation and service of hot beverages within coffee shop areas.
• Deliver a friendly, professional and efficient customer experience across serving, retail and dining areas.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene across kitchen, service and dining areas.
• Clean and sanitise equipment, workstations and service areas before, during and after service.
• Support with deliveries and stock replenishment, following FIFO stock rotation procedures.
• Operate the till system and process customer payments in line with company procedures.
• Support the management of staff breaks to ensure service areas remain appropriately covered during busy periods.
• Work closely with the Manager, Supervisor and Head Chef to support an efficient and high-quality service.
• Support the induction and development of new starters and agency colleagues, helping them understand site procedures and service standards.
• Mentor junior members of the team and promote a positive, professional and supportive working environment.
• Follow all relevant food safety, hygiene, allergen and health & safety procedures.
• Support the wider catering operation during busy periods and events as required

Skills

Hospitality

Customer service

Teamwork

Food safety

Till system

Tools

Till system

Job description

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Full Time
37.5 hours per week
Monday to Friday – 7:00am–3:00pm and 9:00am–5:00pm, on a rota basis
€14.93 per hour
Opportunities for career development
Plus our Sodexo employee benefits package

Leopardstown, Dublin 18

Deliver exceptional service in a professional environment

Sodexo is looking for a motivated and customer-focused Catering Assistant to join our team at a busy corporate site in Leopardstown.

You’ll play an important role in delivering a high-quality catering service, supporting food preparation and service while ensuring counters, dining areas and kitchen facilities are maintained to excellent standards.

Working as part of a collaborative team, you’ll help create a welcoming experience for customers while supporting the smooth and efficient running of the daily catering operation.

What you’ll do:

Prepare, serve and replenish food across hot food counters, deli bars, breakfast stations and other service areas

Set up service counters to ensure food, utensils, displays, menus and allergen information are ready for service

Support the preparation and service of hot beverages within coffee shop areas

Deliver a friendly, professional and efficient customer experience across serving, retail and dining areas

Maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene across kitchen, service and dining areas

Clean and sanitise equipment, workstations and service areas before, during and after service

Support with deliveries and stock replenishment, following FIFO stock rotation procedures

Operate the till system and process customer payments in line with company procedures

Support the management of staff breaks to ensure service areas remain appropriately covered during busy periods

Work closely with the Manager, Supervisor and Head Chef to support an efficient and high-quality service

Support the induction and development of new starters and agency colleagues, helping them understand site procedures and service standards

Mentor junior members of the team and promote a positive, professional and supportive working environment

Follow all relevant food safety, hygiene, allergen and health & safety procedures

Support the wider catering operation during busy periods and events as required

What you’ll bring:

Previous experience in hospitality, catering or food service is desirable but not essential

Strong customer service skills and a professional, welcoming approach

Good understanding of food safety, hygiene and cleanliness standards

Excellent attention to detail and pride in delivering high standards

Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team

A positive, proactive and flexible approach to your work

Ability to work confidently in a busy service environment

Willingness to learn and support the development of colleagues

A team-focused attitude with a willingness to assist wherever required

What we offer:

Opportunities for career development and progression

Training and development opportunities

A supportive and professional working environment

Access to Sodexo's employee benefits package

Why Sodexo?:

Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance tobe part of something greater.

Belong in a company and team that values you foryou.

Act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions.

Thrive in your own way.

We also offer a range of perks, rewards and benefits for our colleagues and their families:

• Unlimited access to an online platform offering wellbeing support
• An extensive Employee Assistance Programme to help with everyday issues or life's larger problems, including legal and financial advice, support with work or personal issues impacting your wellbeing
• Access to a 24hr virtual GP Service
• Sodexo Discounts Scheme, offering great deals 24/7 across popular big-brand retailers
• Save for your future by becoming a member of the Pension Plan
• Opportunities to enable colleagues to grow and succeed throughout their career at Sodexo, including a variety of learning and development tools
• Bike to Work Scheme to help colleagues to do their bit for the environment whilst keeping fit
• Sodexo UK and Irelands enhanced benefits and leave policies

A little more about Sodexo:

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better every day for everyone to build a better life for all. As the global leader in services that improve the Quality of Life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100million consumers each day through our unique combination of On-Site Food and FM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services and Personal & Home Services.

We are committed tobeingan inclusive employer. We are a forces friendly employer. We welcome and encourage applications from people with a diverse variety of experiences, backgrounds and identities. We encourage our employees to get involved with our Employee Networks such as Pride, Sodexo Parents & Carers, Sodexo Disability, Ability network, SoTogether, Generations and Origins.

We’re a Disability Confident Leader employer. We’re committed to changing attitudes towards disability, and making sure disabled people have the chance to fulfil their aspirations. We run a Disability Confident interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria for the job.

Click here to read more about what we do to promote an inclusive culture.

Ready to be part of something greater?

Belong in a team, thrive in service.

Sodexo reserves the right to close this advert early if we are in receipt of a high number of applications