KITCHEN ASSISTANT

Sprout & Co; Cork; On-site; EUR 19,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free food on shifts

50% off for friends

Opportunities for growth

Learning and development

Wellbeing support

Team socials

Supportive team

Job summary

Sprout & Co in Cork is looking for a Kitchen Assistant to maintain a clean, organised kitchen. You’ll ensure work surfaces are sanitised, equipment is properly maintained, and assist with food prep when possible.

What’s essential is your reliability and willingness to learn and take pride in your work. Enjoy benefits like free food on shifts and opportunities for growth within the company.

Qualifications

• You don’t need previous kitchen experience; willingness to learn is essential.
• Comfortable with physical and hands-on work.
• Genuine pride in keeping the kitchen clean, safe, and organised.

Responsibilities

• Clean and sanitise work areas and equipment throughout the day.
• Ensure the kitchen is tidy and organised at all times.
• Support food prep when time allows.
• Follow food safety and hygiene procedures diligently.
• Assist the kitchen team during busy periods.

Skills

Reliability

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Willingness to learn

Job description

Our kitchen only works well when it’s clean, organised and ready for the day.
As a Kitchen Assistant, you’ll play a big part in keeping everything running smoothly, from cleaning equipment and work areas to keeping things organised, supporting prep and making sure the kitchen is always safe and ready for the team.
You don’t need loads of experience. What matters most is that you’re reliable, happy to get stuck in and take real pride in keeping things clean and in order.
Reporting to: Restaurant Leader
Contract: Full-time & Part-time available
Pay: €14.15–€14.50 per hour, depending on experience and role

What You Get

• Free delicious food on every shift
• 50% off for you and three friends when you're off
• Real opportunities to grow — we love promoting from within
• Learning and development through Sprout University
• Free online wellbeing and mental health support
• Regular team socials and celebrations
• A fun, supportive team that genuinely cares

What You’ll Do

Keep the kitchen spotless

Clean and sanitise work surfaces, floors, sinks, equipment and utensils throughout the day so the kitchen stays safe and ready to use.

Look after equipment

Clean kitchen equipment properly, follow the correct cleaning procedures and help make sure everything is stored safely and where it should be.

Keep things organised

Make sure the kitchen is tidy, stock is stored correctly and work areas stay clear and organised throughout the shift.

Support the prep team

If you have time outside of cleaning, you can help with basic food prep, washing and preparing ingredients, and getting the kitchen set up for the day.

Stay on top of cleaning

Work through cleaning checklists, spot jobs that need doing and take action rather than waiting to be asked.

Keep food and people safe

Follow food safety, allergen, hygiene and health & safety procedures carefully at all times.

Jump in when it gets busy

Support the wider kitchen and restaurant team wherever needed, especially during busy periods.

You’ll probably love being a Kitchen Assistant at Sprout if...

• You take real pride in keeping things clean and organised
• You notice when something needs doing and get on with it
• You don’t mind getting stuck into the less glamorous jobs
• You like being busy and working as part of a team
• You’re reliable and someone people can count on
• You care about doing things properly and safely
• You’re curious and happy to learn new skills
• You like the idea of growing into other kitchen roles over time

If you’re looking for a role where cleaning is someone else’s job or where you can leave things for the next shift, this probably isn’t the one.

A Little About Experience

You don’t need previous kitchen experience, we’ll teach you everything you need to know.
What matters most is that you’re willing to learn, comfortable with physical and hands-on work, and genuinely take pride in keeping the kitchen clean, safe and organised.
If that sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you.