Catering Assistant — HACCP-Driven Kitchen Support

Highfield Healthcare; Dublin; On-site; EUR 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free uniform

Safety shoes

Free/discounted food

Pension access

TaxSaver (cycle to work)

Employee discount

Job summary

Highfield Healthcare is seeking a Catering Assistant to support the catering team for 300+ residents and staff. The role covers meal delivery, basic food prep, and maintaining HACCP standards within a busy, multicultural kitchen environment.

The successful candidate will follow HACCP guidelines, manage goods flow, and keep all areas clean and stocked. Equality and safety are emphasised, with benefits including uniform and discount schemes post-probation.

Qualifications

• Authorisation to work in Ireland; no work permits issued for this role.
• Experience in a kitchen porter, catering, or similar role desirable.
• Good understanding of food safety and hygiene standards; HACCP knowledge is a plus.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and as part of a multicultural team.
• Strong organisational skills with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Ensure HACCP programme is understood and implemented.
• Oversee goods in and out of the kitchen and maintain records.
• Assist with the delivery of meals to units.
• Assist with basic food preparation as required by the chef.
• Keep kitchen, fridges, freezers, cold room and stores clean and tidy.
• Replace delph, crockery and cutlery to designated areas for re-use.
• Wash pots and pans as used.
• Complete all HACCP forms as required.
• Ensure all kitchen equipment and areas are clean and tidy at all times.

Skills

HACCP knowledge

Multicultural team

Food safety

Organisational skills

Flexible prep duties

Ireland work eligibility

Job description

Highfield Healthcare is seeking a Catering Assistant to support the catering team for 300+ residents and staff. The role covers meal delivery, basic food prep, and maintaining HACCP standards within a busy, multicultural kitchen environment.

The successful candidate will follow HACCP guidelines, manage goods flow, and keep all areas clean and stocked. Equality and safety are emphasised, with benefits including uniform and discount schemes post-probation.