Hospitality Assistant

OCS; Dublin; On-site; EUR 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

OCS UK & Ireland is hiring a Catering Assistant in Dublin to support service delivery in our catering operation. You will prepare service areas, maintain hygiene, and assist in front-of-house duties during busy periods while upholding high standards of service.

You will contribute to sustainability objectives, demonstrate excellent timekeeping and reliability, and work with a team committed to safety and customer satisfaction. This role sits within our Total FM division.

Qualifications

• Timekeeping and reliability are essential.
• Self-initiative, well organised and able to work independently.
• Flexible with a can-do attitude and adaptable to busy periods.
• Attention to detail and consistency in service.
• Previous experience in a similar role is advantageous.
• General knowledge of health and safety procedures.
• Understanding of basic food hygiene and HACCP requirements.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare service areas and service points.
• Ensure service delivery is consistent and of high standard across events.
• Provide excellent customer service with a helpful approach.
• Maintain personal hygiene, appearance and uniform standards.
• Clear and clean service areas and related equipment.
• Store food items and equipment properly after service.
• Assist in catering department operations, including front of house during peak times.
• Contribute to sustainability objectives.

Skills

Timekeeping

Initiative

Can-do attitude

Attention to detail

Experience in similar role

Health and safety knowledge

Food hygiene and HACCP

Communication and interpersonal skills

Job description

About The Role

• Preparation of service area and/or service points.
• As part of the catering operation, ensure service delivery is consistent and to the highest standard across all events.
• Provide excellent customer service with a dedicated and helpful approach.
• Maintain personal hygiene, appearance, and uniform standards at all times.
• Clearing and cleaning duties associated with service and related equipment and/or furniture.
• Correct storage of food items and equipment after service.
• Assist in the service within the whole Catering department as requested, including front of house duties during busy periods .
• Contribute to the organisation’s sustainability objectives.
• Excellent time keeping and reliability
• Self-initiative, well organised and ability to work on his/her own
• A can‑do attitude and flexible approach to work.
• Excellent attention to detail and consistency
• Previous experience in a similar role would be advantageous.
• General knowledge of health and safety procedures.
• Understanding of basic food hygiene and HACCP
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparation of service area and/or service points.
• As part of the catering operation, ensure service delivery is consistent and to the highest standard across all events.
• Provide excellent customer service with a dedicated and helpful approach.
• Maintain personal hygiene, appearance, and uniform standards at all times.
• Clearing and cleaning duties associated with service and related equipment and/or furniture.
• Correct storage of food items and equipment after service.
• Assist in the service within the whole Catering department as requested, including front of house duties during busy periods .
• Contribute to the organisation’s sustainability objectives.

Essential Hiring Criteria

• Excellent time keeping and reliability
• Self-initiative, well organised and ability to work on his/her own
• A can‑do attitude and flexible approach to work.
• Excellent attention to detail and consistency
• Previous experience in a similar role would be advantageous.
• General knowledge of health and safety procedures.
• Understanding of basic food hygiene and HACCP
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

About The Company

OCS UK & Ireland is a leading facilities management company with a turnover of £1.7bn and 50,000+ colleagues. We deliver innovative, award-winning services to the public and private sectors and our mission is to make people and places the best they can be.

This role sits within our Total FM business division that provides catering, cleaning, hard services, pest control, and security services to a wide range of prestigious clients.

Working at OCS is more than just a job; it’s an amazing opportunity to begin or expand your career in Facilities Management. OCS has an ambition to become an ‘Employer of choice’ in our sector and are proud to invest in our colleague’s personal and professional development. OCS provides our colleagues with opportunities to gain qualifications through funded development programmes that are aligned to the knowledge, skills and behaviours attached to their role.

We are an equal opportunities employer and rely on a diverse workforce with a broad range of knowledge, skills, and backgrounds to deliver our goals. We offer an inclusive and welcoming environment and actively encourage applications from all individuals regardless of race, gender, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or age.