Kitchen Assistant

Centra; Naas; On-site; EUR 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Centra Naas is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to provide efficient support to the chef and kitchen staff at Monread Rd, Naas. This full-time role focuses on helping with food preparation, stock management, and customer service in a busy deli/catering setting.

The ideal candidate will be passionate about food, possess strong communication skills, and be able to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment. HACCP training is a plus.

Qualifications

• 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.

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

HACCP training

Excellent communication skills

Team player

Job description

Main purpose of the role:

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

Job Ref

53893

Job Title

Kitchen Assistant

Job Type

Full time

Location

Monread Rd, Naas

Salary

On Application

Closing Date For Applications

12-09-2026

Job Description

Main purpose of the role:

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.

• 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)