Catering Assistant & Kitchen Porter - Dublin Canteen

Sedgwick; Dublin; On-site; EUR 12,000 - 16,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension Scheme

Holiday allowance

Tax Saver Travel Scheme

Training and development

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Sedgwick is seeking a reliable Catering Assistant to support food preparation, service and hygiene in our Dublin staff canteen. The role also covers Kitchen Porter duties to maintain a safe, compliant back-of-house environment.

The ideal candidate will have HACCP/food safety training, practical kitchen experience, and strong allergen and hygiene awareness. This is a fixed term contract, part-time (20 hours per week) with development opportunities and benefits.

Qualifications

• HACCP / Food Safety training aligned to duties (e.g., Level 1 within first month; Level 2 for high-risk foods).

Responsibilities

• Food preparation & service support: assist with basic prep, serving, replenishing counters, and safe holding during service.
• Dishwashing/pot washing: wash, sanitise, and store crockery and utensils; ensure availability during service.
• Cleaning & hygiene: sweep/mop floors, sanitise prep areas, sinks and equipment; routine deep cleans.
• Deliveries & storage: receive, date-label and store deliveries; manage FIFO and temperature controls.
• Allergen controls: follow allergen procedures and provide written allergen information at point of sale.
• Waste & recycling: segregate, remove and store waste; maintain clean back-of-house areas.
• Records & checks: complete HACCP-related checks and logs as directed.
• Teamwork & safety: use chemicals safely, escalate issues, support catering tasks as needed.

Skills

HACCP / Food Safety Training

Practical kitchen experience

Allergen awareness

Hygiene standards

Physical capability

Manual Handling certificate

Basic First Aid

Temperature monitoring systems

Job description

Sedgwick is seeking a reliable Catering Assistant to support food preparation, service and hygiene in our Dublin staff canteen. The role also covers Kitchen Porter duties to maintain a safe, compliant back-of-house environment.

The ideal candidate will have HACCP/food safety training, practical kitchen experience, and strong allergen and hygiene awareness. This is a fixed term contract, part-time (20 hours per week) with development opportunities and benefits.