Food Service Assistant

WSH Group; Dublin; On-site; EUR 16,531 - 22,041; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday allowance

Birthday off

Volunteering days

Grandparent leave

Maternity leave 26 weeks

Pension and life insurance

Free meals on shift

Training opportunities

Apprenticeships

Perkbox discounts

Wellbeing hub

Employee assistance

Cycle to work

Job summary

BaxterStorey is seeking a part-time Food Service Assistant for weekend shifts to join our on-site team in Dublin. You will assist in food preparation, serve meals and beverages, and help maintain a clean, safe kitchen environment.

Ideal candidates have food handling experience, strong customer service skills, and the ability to work flexibly. Training and development opportunities are provided within our inclusive hospitality culture.

Qualifications

• Food handling experience in hospitality or food service.
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices.
• Excellent customer service and communication in English.
• Ability to work weekends and part-time hours.
• Strong teamwork and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in food preparation, including washing, cutting, and portioning ingredients
• Serve meals and beverages to customers in a friendly and efficient manner
• Operate and maintain kitchen equipment, ensuring cleanliness and proper functioning
• Follow food safety and sanitation procedures to maintain a hygienic work environment
• Restock serving lines, condiment stations, and dining areas as needed
• Assist with inventory management and storage of food items and supplies
• Collaborate with team members to ensure smooth kitchen operations and timely service
• Respond promptly and professionally to customer inquiries and concerns
• Participate in cleaning and organizing kitchen and dining areas
• Assist with special events and catering services as required

Skills

Food handling

Customer service

Teamwork

Food safety

Attention to detail

English communication

Flexibility

Cash handling

Job description

Location: Kilmashogue Ln, Whitechurch, Dublin 16 (Education Sector)

Role: Food Service Assistant (Term - time) Part-time (Weekend)

Working Pattern: 06.30am - 14.30pm / 11.00am - 19.00pm

Hours Per Week: 20 hours

Rate of Pay: 14.15 per hour

Benefits

• 20 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Birthday off
• 3 volunteering days
• 3 days grandparent leave
• 26 week’s enhanced maternity leave
• Secondary carer leave
• Wedding/commitment day leave
• Free meals on shift
• Bespoke training and development opportunities
• Apprenticeship opportunities for all experience levels
• Pension and life insurance
• Discounts available on our Perkbox app; high street shops, holidays & cinema
• Wellbeing hub
• Access to employee assistance programme
• Cycle to work scheme

Responsibilities

• Assist in food preparation, including washing, cutting, and portioning ingredients
• Serve meals and beverages to customers in a friendly and efficient manner
• Operate and maintain kitchen equipment, ensuring cleanliness and proper functioning
• Follow food safety and sanitation procedures to maintain a hygienic work environment
• Restock serving lines, condiment stations, and dining areas as needed
• Assist with inventory management and storage of food items and supplies
• Collaborate with team members to ensure smooth kitchen operations and timely service
• Respond promptly and professionally to customer inquiries and concerns
• Participate in cleaning and organizing kitchen and dining areas
• Assist with special events and catering services as required

Qualifications

• Food handling experience
• Previous experience in food service or hospitality industry preferred
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices
• Excellent customer service skills with a friendly and professional demeanor
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
• Flexible and adaptable to changing priorities and work schedules
• Basic math skills for cash handling and inventory management
• Physical stamina to stand, walk, and lift up to 25 pounds for extended periods
• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced work environment
• Excellent communication skills in English, both verbal and written

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are proud to be an inclusive employer and welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds. We celebrate individuality and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage applications from people of all ages, abilities, gender identities, sexual orientations, races, religions, and socio‑economic backgrounds.

BaxterStorey is committed to encouraging equity, diversity, and inclusion (ED&I) among our workforce and aims for our workforce to be truly representative of all sections of society, and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To support our commitment we have set ourselves an ambition to ‘set the standard and to be recognised for having the most inclusive culture in hospitality’.