Catering Assistant

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Leinster; On-site; EUR 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark Ireland is seeking a Catering Assistant in Dublin to join our dynamic catering team. You will help with preparation, serving, and presentation of food and beverages, ensuring top hygiene and guest satisfaction.

You will work with colleagues to deliver friendly, efficient service, handle payments, keep serving areas clean, and support basic inventory and administrative tasks as needed. This role suits organised, reliable individuals who thrive in a fast-paced hospitality environment.

Qualifications

• Excellent customer service skills with a genuine commitment to creating positive experiences.
• Sound knowledge of food safety and hygiene practices.
• Strong teamwork and communication abilities, with the capacity to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Desirable: experience in food preparation or catering environments.
• Desirable: food hygiene certification or willingness to obtain one during induction.

Responsibilities

• Prepare fresh, made-to-order food items and serve customers, handling payments with precision.
• Maintain clean and inviting serving areas, keeping counters and display units well-stocked.
• Uphold food safety and hygiene standards across back-of-house areas and service spaces.
• Support inventory management and basic administrative tasks as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Food safety

Teamwork

Communication

Tools

POS systems

Basic computer skills

Job description

At Aramark we empower our people to create experiences that matter. We share a passion for hospitality, it's at the foundation of everything we do. Hospitality excellence is brought to life by our people every day. We embrace our responsibility to our people, our communities, and our planet. While the services we provide, and the industries we serve, are extensive, we never waver from our people-first approach.

Job Description

We are seeking an enthusiastic and organised Catering Assistant to join our dynamic catering team in Dublin, Ireland. In this role, you will play a vital part in delivering exceptional food service and creating a welcoming experience for our clients and guests. Working collaboratively with our catering team, you will support the preparation, serving, and presentation of high-quality food and beverages whilst maintaining the highest standards of hygiene and professionalism.

• Prepare fresh, made-to-order food items including hot and cold selections, ensuring all items meet our rigorous quality standards - Serve customers with a friendly, professional demeanour, taking orders accurately and handling payments with precision - Maintain clean and inviting serving areas, keeping counters, display units, and merchandise well-stocked and attractively presented
• Uphold food safety and hygiene standards by cleaning back-of-house areas, crockery, cutlery, and light equipment using appropriate methods and materials - Keep public-facing areas spotless and welcoming, attending to detail in all aspects of the service environment
• Communicate proactively with your line manager, reporting customer feedback, stock requirements, equipment faults, and any potential hazards identified during your shift - Support inventory management by monitoring stock levels and assisting with basic administrative and computer-based tasks as assigned - Work flexibly as part of a collaborative team, adapting to changing priorities and supporting colleagues to ensure smooth service delivery

Qualifications

**Required:** - Excellent customer service skills with a genuine commitment to creating positive experiences - Sound knowledge of food safety and hygiene practices - Strong teamwork and communication abilities, with the capacity to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment

• Reliability and flexibility, including willingness to adapt to varying shift patterns - Attention to detail and organisational skills - Physical stamina and ability to stand for extended periods - Basic numeracy skills for handling payments and stock management **Desirable:**
• Previous experience in food preparation or catering environments - Food hygiene certification or willingness to obtain one during induction - Experience using point-of-sale systems or basic computer skills - Enthusiasm for learning new skills and developing within the catering industry

Additional Information

About Aramark
Aramark Ireland is a leader in food, facilities, and workplace services, supporting clients across healthcare, education, business, and the public sector. With over 40 years in Ireland and more than 8,000 colleagues across Ireland and Northern Ireland, we are committed to service excellence, innovation, sustainability, and creating meaningful experiences for our clients, colleagues, and communities.

Aramark is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcomes applications from all candidates.