Kitchen Assistant

Centra; Naas; On-site; EUR 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Centra Naas is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to provide efficient and effective support to the chef and other kitchen staff in a busy deli/catering setting.

You will train under the chef and contribute to the day-to-day operations, including food preparation, stock rotation and ensuring knowledge on allergens, while upholding Centra brand values.

Qualifications

• A passion for food and the ability to inspire shoppers.
• Excellent communication skills.
• The ability to work as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• HACCP training is beneficial but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Actively live Centra brand-values i.e. Proud, Energetic, Imaginative and Community-Based.
• Complete customer sales/orders as per store procedures.
• Prepare food lines for sale.
• Demonstrate high standards of product knowledge e.g. range/allergens.
• Practice efficient stock management including correct merchandising and rotation of stock in the Kitchen Department.

Skills

Passion for food

Excellent communication

Team player

Education

HACCP training

Job description

Main purpose of the role

Provide efficient and effective support to the chef and other employees in the Kitchen department.

Job Ref

53649

Job Title

Kitchen Assistant

Job Type

Full time

Location

Monread Rd, Naas

Salary

On Application

Closing Date For Applications

02-09-2026

Job Description

Provide efficient and effective support to the chef and other employees in the Kitchen department.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have/be

• A passion for food and the ability to inspire shoppers
• HACCP training is beneficial but not essential
• Excellent communication skills
• The ability to work as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.

Main duties

• Actively live Centra brand-values i.e. Proud, Energetic, Imaginative and Community-Based
• Complete customer sales/orders as per store procedures
• Prepare food lines for sale
• Demonstrate high standards of product knowledge e.g. range/allergens
• Practice efficient stock management including correct merchandising and rotation of stock in the Kitchen Department.

About The Locality

Reporting to the Chef, this is a full time position for someone who is a foodie and would like to develop more knowledge around hot food andpreparing dinner dishes in a deli/catering setting.

You will train under the chef and assist with the day to day running of thefood preparation section(s) of the deli business

• Assist in the day to day operations of the food/chef role and help the chef with daily activities and duties
• Salad, soup and vegetable prep
• Help map out daily dinners and execute from start to finish
• Work alongside the chef when on together, but once fully trained you can operate the Hot food department on quieter days where less dinner solutions are needed and the focus is on chicken fillet rolls & breakfast rolls etc. (eg. Sundays)