KITCHEN ASSISTANT

Sprout & Co; Connacht; On-site; EUR 19,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great food on shift

Growth opportunities

Team discount across locations

Well-being support

Team socials

Job summary

Sprout & Co in Ireland’s Connacht region seeks a Kitchen Assistant who thrives in a buzzing kitchen and loves great food. You’ll prep vegetables, support chefs, and keep the kitchen spotless and safe. No heavy experience required—just a can-do attitude and willingness to learn.

You’ll report to the General Manager and work full-time or part-time with a supportive team, competitive pay, and room to grow as the company values people and positivity.

Qualifications

• Loves fresh food and seasonal ingredients.

Responsibilities

• Versatile Team Player – help the kitchen set up for the day, support prep, and jump in wherever needed.
• Hygiene Hero – follow cleaning checklists and keep surfaces, kit and corners spotless.
• Process Perfection – follow prep procedures and kitchen SOPs for efficiency.
• Food Safety – follow hygiene rules to meet allergen safety standards.
• Health & Safety – support GM in keeping the kitchen safe and well-run.
• All Hands On Deck – assist the wider team during busy times, especially lunch rush.

Skills

Food Enthusiast

Team Player

Curious

Detail-Focused

Hospitable

Innovative Spirit

Job description

As a Kitchen Assistant, you're a key part of the team that keeps everything ticking — from prepping veg and supporting the chefs to making sure our kitchen is spotless and safe. You don’t need tons of experience — just a great attitude, a love for food, and a strong work ethic.

Reporting to:

General Manager

Contract:

Full-time & Part-time available

Pay:

€14.15–€14.50 per hour depending on experience and role

What You’ll Be Doing

• Versatile Team Player – Help the kitchen get set up for the day, support with prep, and jump in wherever needed.
• Hygiene Hero – Follow our cleaning checklists and make sure every surface, piece of kit and corner of the kitchen is spotless.
• Process Perfection – Stick to our prep procedures and kitchen SOPs, making sure everything is efficient and running smoothly.
• Food Safety – Follow food safety rules to the letter, ensuring we meet the highest hygiene and allergen safety standards.
• Health & Safety – Support your GM in keeping the kitchen a safe, well-run space.
• All Hands On Deck – You’re ready to help the wider team during busy times, especially the lunch rush.

Who You Are

• Food Enthusiast – Loves everything about fresh food and gets excited about what’s in season.
• Team Player – Always happy to lend a hand and support the people around you.
• Curious – You enjoy learning new things and aren’t afraid to ask questions.
• Detail-Focused – You care about doing things properly, safely, and to a high standard.
• Hospitable – You bring positive energy and take pride in keeping the kitchen running like clockwork.
• Innovative Spirit – You're part of a team that’s always looking to improve how we do things.

What We’re Looking For

• You don’t need experience for this role, we’ll teach you everything you need to know. What matters most is your attitude and willingness to learn. Here’s what we’re looking for:
• Good Level of English - You can understand instructions and communicate confidently with customers and the team.
• Take pride in the cleaning details – You love keeping things clean and are proud of a shiny restaurant.
• Reliable – You turn up on time and take pride in doing a good job.

Why Work at Sprout?

• Great food for you on every shift
• Growth opportunities – we love to promote from within
• Team discount across all locations
• Well-being and mental health support
• Regular team socials and celebrations
• A fun, friendly team who genuinely care

If you’re someone who thrives in a team, loves a bit of buzz, and wants to grow in a company that values people and positivity, we’d love to hear from you.