Catering Assistant - Dublin 18

3Q Recruitment; Leinster; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a diligent Catering Assistant to support the preparation and service of meals within a busy healthcare facility in Dublin 18. The ideal candidate will have experience in kitchen or food services, strong communication skills, and the ability to maintain hygiene standards. Responsibilities include meal preparation, delivery, and patient assistance. This role offers €17.53 per hour, daytime shifts, structured training, and opportunities for career progression in healthcare catering.

Benefits

Double Pay on Sundays and Bank Holidays

Structured onboarding and training support

Ongoing support from office and out-of-hours teams

Qualifications

• 6–12 months’ experience in catering, kitchen assistant or food service roles.
• Healthcare or hospital catering experience is an advantage.
• Knowledge of HACCP and food safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve meals and beverages to patients and staff.
• Deliver meals to wards and assist patients during mealtimes with care and respect.
• Maintain cleanliness across kitchens, trolleys, equipment and utensils.

Skills

Catering experience

Strong communication skills

Teamwork

Job description

Application Details

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Job Description

Catering Assistant Jobs Dublin 18 | Healthcare Catering Role

3Q Recruitment is hiring a Catering Assistant to join a busy healthcare facility in Dublin 18, supporting the safe preparation, delivery and service of nutritious meals for patients and staff. This is a frontline healthcare catering role where your work directly contributes to patient comfort, recovery and daily clinical operations. You will work as part of a professional catering team, maintaining high hygiene standards and assisting patients respectfully during mealtimes. This role suits candidates with catering assistant, kitchen assistant or food service experience who are seeking daytime shifts, stable hours and long-term opportunities within healthcare.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve meals and beverages to patients and staff
• Deliver meals to wards and assist patients during mealtimes with care and respect
• Maintain cleanliness across kitchens, trolleys, equipment and utensils
• Follow HACCP, food safety and infection control procedures at all times
• Stock, label and rotate ward pantry supplies correctly
• Work closely with catering teams, ward staff and supervisors to ensure smooth service delivery

Requirements

• 6–12 months’ experience in catering, kitchen assistant or food service roles
• Healthcare or hospital catering experience is an advantage
• Knowledge of HACCP and food safety standards
• Legal right to work in Ireland and ability to complete Garda Vetting
• Ability to provide five years of verifiable work references
• Strong communication skills, reliability and a team-focused approach
• Flexibility to work daytime shifts across a weekly roster

Salary & Benefits

• €17.53 per hour
• Double Pay on Sundays and Bank Holidays
• Full-time daytime shifts (typically 7:00am–6:30pm)
• Structured onboarding and training support
• Clear pathway from temporary to permanent roles
• Ongoing support from office and out-of-hours teams
• Opportunity to contribute directly to patient care and wellbeing
• Upskilling and progression opportunities within healthcare catering
• Competitive pay scale with scheduled reviews recognising contribution and growth

• Sector: other service activities

Career Level

• Entry Level