Catering Assistant

Aramark; Shannon; On-site; EUR 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark Ireland is seeking a friendly Catering Assistant to join our Shannon team. You will serve food and beverages, assist with food preparation, handle payments, and help maintain a clean, welcoming service area.

In a fast-paced environment, you will work with colleagues to meet service timelines, rotate stock, and support high standards of safety and customer care. Enthusiasm, reliability, and good communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in fast-paced catering is essential.
• Ability to meet service deadlines.
• Food Hygiene Level 2 desirable; training will be provided.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Physical stamina to stand for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Serve food and beverages following brand standards and portioning guidelines.
• Respond to customer enquiries in a friendly, informative manner.
• Process payments accurately using designated systems.
• Maintain cleanliness and organisation of the serving area and adhere to food safety protocols.
• Collaborate with team to meet service timelines and support daily operations.

Skills

Food service

Customer service

Cash handling

Teamwork

Food safety

Education

Food Hygiene Level 2

Job description

We are seeking an enthusiastic and organised Catering Assistant to join our dynamic catering team in Shannon, Ireland. In this role, you will play a vital part in delivering exceptional food and beverage services, ensuring every customer receives a warm welcome and high-quality experience. Working in a fast-paced environment, you will support our catering operations whilst maintaining the highest standards of food safety, presentation, and customer service. - Serve food and beverages to customers following prescribed methods of portioning, presentation, and combinations in line with company brand standards

• Respond to customer enquiries about products and services in a friendly and informative manner - Perform food preparation tasks as directed by line managers, adhering to all brand standards and food safety protocols - Process payments accurately and efficiently using designated systems - Maintain cleanliness and organisation of the serving area, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations
• Work collaboratively with team members to meet service timelines and support smooth daily operations - Assist with stock rotation, inventory checks, and reporting as required - Demonstrate flexibility in adapting to changing priorities and customer needs throughout service periods - Contribute to a positive, inclusive working environment by supporting colleagues and maintaining professional conduct

Qualifications

• Previous experience working in a fast-paced catering environment is essential - Proven ability to work efficiently to timelines and meet service deadlines
• Food Hygiene Certificate – Level 2 is desirable; however, relevant training will be provided - Strong people skills and ability to communicate effectively with customers and colleagues - Excellent attention to detail and commitment to maintaining high standards of food safety and hygiene - Physical stamina and ability to stand for extended periods during service
• Reliable, punctual, and committed to professional conduct - Basic numeracy skills for handling payments and stock management - Willingness to learn and develop within the catering industry - Ability to work as part of a collaborative team in a busy environment

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.