Kitchen Assistant

The Address Collective; Sligo; On-site; EUR 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

The Address Collective in Ireland seeks a Kitchen Assistant to support the Head Chef and management in delivering safe, high‑quality meals. You will arrive on time in a clean uniform and help maintain kitchen hygiene and equipment in line with HACCP policies.

Responsibilities include maintaining hygiene, adhering to cleaning schedules, proper storage of crockery and utensils, safe handling of hazardous substances, and attending training sessions to support a tidy, efficient kitchen and delivery

Responsibilities

• To arrive promptly on duty as scheduled in a full, clean & presentable uniform in accordance with company grooming policy.
• Maintain the highest level of personal and work cleanliness and hygiene, and throughout all duties comply with HACCP requirements.
• To ensure that the agreed standard of uniform and personal hygiene is carried out in the kitchen at all times.
• To ensure all cleaning schedules are adhered to, and hygiene is checked daily.
• To comply with company legislations regarding Fire, Health and Safety, Hygiene, Food Hygiene, Customer Care and Security.
• To ensure all items of crockery, cutlery and glassware are washed, dried, polished and stored properly.
• To carry out cleaning duties as outlined in the kitchen-cleaning schedule.
• To empty bins when full.
• To be aware of any hazardous substances and to ensure that relevant protective clothing is worn and that the directions are followed.
• To attend training sessions and meetings as required.
• To read and carry out responsibilities as defined in Health and Safety Statement and Staff Handbook.
• Ensure work areas are kept clean, safe and tidy at all times.
• Report any maintenance issues immediately to management.
• All staff are required to make themselves available for training and communication meetings.

Job description

Job Title

Kitchen Assistant

Responsible to

Head Chef and/or Management

Responsible for

To ensure that all crockery, cutlery & kitchen utensils are stored and maintained correctly and to maintain the cleanliness of the kitchen and delivery areas in accordance with company policy and HACCP regulations.

Main Duties

• To arrive promptly on duty as scheduled in a full, clean & presentable uniform at all times in accordance with company grooming policy.
• Maintain the highest level of personal and work cleanliness and hygiene, and throughout all duties comply with HACCP requirements.
• To ensure that the agreed standard of uniform and personal hygiene is carried out in the kitchen at all times.
• To ensure all cleaning schedules are adhered to, and hygiene is checked daily.
• To comply with company legislations regarding Fire, Health and Safety, Hygiene, Food Hygiene, Customer Care and Security.
• To ensure all items of crockery, cutlery and glassware are washed, dried, polished and stored properly.
• To carry out cleaning duties as outlined in the kitchen-cleaning schedule.
• To empty bins when full.
• To be aware of any hazardous substances and to ensure that relevant protective clothing is worn and that the directions are followed.
• To attend training sessions and meetings as required.
• To ensure that your area of responsibility is maintained in a safe, hygienic, healthy and hazard‑free manner and environment.
• To comply with the delivery intake of produce.
• To comply with company regulations regarding fire, health and safety, hygiene, customer care and security. Adhere to the company's Code of Conduct.
• To read, understand and carry out your responsibilities as defined in the Health and Safety Statement and Staff Handbook.
• Ensure work areas are kept clean, safe and tidy at all times.
• Report any maintenance issues immediately to management,
• All staff of the company are required to make themselves available for training and communication meetings, for which advance notice will normally be given.