Kitchen Porter

THE MOORINGS; Kenmare Municipal District; On-site; EUR 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

The Moorings in Kenmare, Ireland, seeks a full-time temporary kitchen support role from now until October 2026. Accommodation is not provided, and there may be further opportunities in October, though not guaranteed.

The successful candidate will maintain kitchen hygiene, assist in food prep, manage waste and stock, and support laundry delivery for the kitchen. Experience in a similar environment is essential and a professional, courteous communication style is required.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar environment is essential.
• Good communication skills with a professional and courteous manner.
• Positive, can-do attitude.
• The ability to work as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Ensure kitchen and floor areas are free from waste and rubbish.
• Check deliveries are accountable and safely stored.
• Implement HACCP with the team.
• Maintain hygiene; exits and walkways kept clear.
• Manage stock and hygiene in fridges, freezers, and dry goods.
• Assist with laundry delivery and collections for kitchen.
• Assist in pot wash and some food preparation.
• Contribute to waste management and recycling in kitchen areas.

Skills

Kitchen experience

Teamwork

Communication

Positive attitude

Job description

About the Job:

• Full-time temporary role from now until October 2026.
• Position available now.
• Accommodation not provided with this role.
• There may be further possible opportunities in October, but it is not guaranteed.

The successful candidate will be responsible for

• Check all kitchen and floor areas are free from waste/rubbish.
• Ensure all deliveries are accountable and safely stored away.
• Implement HACCP system with the rest of the team.
• Keep all exits and walkways clear and clean.
• Maintain good stock rotation in all fridges/freezers and dry goods area and ensure a good hygiene policy.
• Laundry delivery & collections for kitchen.
• Assist in the pot wash/wash up area.
• Assist in some food preparation.
• Assist in the waste management/recycling programme in the kitchen areas/shops.
• Implement a daily housekeeping plan on all kitchen equipment and in the general area of the kitchen.
• Assist in the set up procedures of functions etc.
• To undertake any other duties that may be assigned to you from time to time.

Qualifications/Experience/Skill Set

• Experience in a similar environment is essential. Further training will be provided.
• Good communication skills with a professional and courteous manner.
• Positive, can-do attitude.
• The ability to work as part of a team.