Kitchen Porter

OCS; Dublin; On-site; EUR 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Online Doctor Consultations

Competitive Salary

Contributory Pension

Annual Leave 21-26 days

Birthday leave after 1 year

Discount Programme

Employee Assistance Programme

Training and Development Opportunities

Free onsite Parking

Job summary

OCS UK & Ireland is seeking a kitchen porter/food service assistant to support daily operations in our catering unit. You will check deliveries, ensure hygiene standards, and assist with service and cleaning to meet our quality expectations.

The role requires careful attention to food safety, adherence to FIFO, and active participation in training. Competitive salary, pension, and benefits are provided along with on-site parking.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of food hygiene and HACCP standards required.
• Good command of English for communication with team and customers.

Responsibilities

• Check in food deliveries to ensure high standards of produce.
• Ensure HACCP regulations are followed.
• Raise quality concerns with Head Chef or Catering Manager.
• Maintain FIFO stock rotation and proper storage.
• Assist in cleaning and upkeep of kitchen equipment and areas.
• Support service area setup and food/beverage service.
• Record temperatures and daily waste; attend training sessions.

Skills

Food hygiene

HACCP knowledge

English proficiency

Job description

About The Role:

Days of Working: Monday to Friday

We offer a wide range of support and benefits to our employees including:

• Free Online Doctor Consultations via Web-doctor
• Competitive Salary
• Contributory Pension after qualifying period
• 21 Days Annual Leave increasing with service to 26 Days
• Additional Leave Day on your Birthday after 1 year service
• Staff Benefits/Discount Programme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Training and Development Opportunities
• Free onsite Parking

The hours of work will primarily be from 6.30am to 3pm Monday-Friday. These days and times could be adjusted to suit business needs and every effort will be made to notify in advance of any changes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Checking in of food deliveries ensuring that only the highest standards of produce is accepted into the units.
• Ensure all food hygiene regulations are adhered to, in particular H.A.C.C.P regulations
• Raise any quality concerns while accepting in deliveries to the Head Chef or the Catering Manager immediately.
• To ensure that all food storage complies with food hygiene regulations and that F.I.F.O stock rotation system is being followed.
• Cleaning duties associated with food production/service and related equipment and/or furniture.
• Complete all assigned items on cleaning schedules and signing off on relevant paperwork.
• Support the preparation of service area and/or service points.
• Support the service of food and/or beverages to customers to the standards set by OCS Catering.
• Correct storage of food items and equipment after service.
• Monitor and record food and equipment temperatures.
• Record daily waste
• Attend in-house training sessions.
• Maintain personal hygiene, appearance and uniform to company regulations at all times.
• To present an image at all times conducive to good customer relations.
• Comply and assist in the promotion and implementation of the company’s health and safety policy.
• Comply and assist in the promotion and implementation of the company’s policies and procedures.
• Understand and adhere to C.O.S.H.H Regulations, wear the correct personal protective equipment (P.P.E) and to observe manual handling regulations when lifting pulling or carrying heavy objects.
• To be aware of safety hazards within the kitchen and surrounding areas and to report them to your line manager
• Other duties assigned by your line manager from time to time to ensure the smooth running of the department.

Key Requirements:

• Flexibility and ability to work on own initiative.
• A good knowledge of Food Hygiene including HACCP.
• Good understanding of English.

About The Company:

OCS UK & Ireland is a leading facilities management company with 50,000+ colleagues and a turnover in excess of £2bn. We deliver innovative, award-winning services within facilities management, hard services, cleaning, security and catering. Our mission is to make people and places the best they can be for our colleagues, customers and the communities we serve. Our commitment to doing business the right way is rooted in our TRUE values - Trust, Respect, Unity, and Empowerment.

Why Work for OCS?

• Award-Winning Employer: Ranked 36th on Glassdoor’s Best Companies to Work For 2025 — we value and motivate our people.
• Digital Learning: The OCS Academy offers digital courses and resources to help you build skills and grow your career.
• Retail Perks With our Hapi app, you can gain access to exclusive discounts, rewards and wellbeing resources.
• Professional Growth: 600+ live learners across UK&I — Empowering colleagues with further development and qualifications!
• Flexible Pay: Access a portion of earned wages before payday with our Wagestream App! (Contract Specific)

We are an equal opportunities employer and rely on a diverse workforce with a broad range of knowledge, skills, and backgrounds to deliver our goals. We offer an inclusive and welcoming environment and actively encourage applications from all individuals regardless of race, gender, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or age.