Kitchen Porter

Excel Recruitment; Mallow; On-site; EUR 19,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Holiday pay accrual

Support from a dedicated recruitment c

Opportunity to gain experience across

Job summary

Excel Recruitment is currently seeking a reliable Kitchen Porter to support busy kitchen operations in Mallow, County Cork. The role involves washing dishes, maintaining cleanliness, and assisting with basic preparation while upholding high hygiene standards.

Typical hours are 8am–4pm, Monday to Friday, with weekly pay and holiday accrual. HACCP and Manual Handling certification is required or training can be provided; prior kitchen experience is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Kitchen Porter, Catering Assistant, or in a busy kitchen environment is an advantage.
• Strong attention to cleanliness, hygiene, and organisation.
• Ability to work well under pressure in a fast‑paced setting.
• Good knowledge of food hygiene and safety standards.
• HACCP and Manual Handling certification required (training can be facilitated)
• Reliable, punctual, and professionally presented
• Flexibility to take on temporary and short‑term shifts across Cork

Responsibilities

• Wash dishes, utensils, pots, pans, and kitchen equipment thoroughly
• Keep kitchen, back‑of‑house, and wash‑up areas clean, tidy, and organised
• Support chefs and catering teams with basic preparation and service duties where required
• Dispose of waste correctly and follow recycling procedures
• Adhere to all food safety, HACCP, and health & safety procedures
• Work efficiently as part of a busy kitchen team to keep service running smoothly

Job description

Kitchen Porter (J48460) Mallow, Republic of Ireland

Salary: EUR14.15 - EUR14.15 per hour

We are currently recruiting a reliable and hardworking Kitchen Porter to support busy kitchen operations in Mallow on a ongoing basis. This role is suited to someone who is hands‑on, dependable, and comfortable working in a fast‑paced kitchen environment while maintaining high hygiene and safety standards.

Key Responsibilities

Wash dishes, utensils, pots, pans, and kitchen equipment thoroughly

Keep kitchen, back‑of‑house, and wash‑up areas clean, tidy, and organised

Support chefs and catering teams with basic preparation and service duties where required

Dispose of waste correctly and follow recycling procedures

Adhere to all food safety, HACCP, and health & safety procedures

Work efficiently as part of a busy kitchen team to keep service running smoothly

Requirements

Previous experience as a Kitchen Porter, Catering Assistant, or in a busy kitchen environment is an advantage

Strong attention to cleanliness, hygiene, and organisation

Ability to work well under pressure in a fast‑paced setting

Good knowledge of food hygiene and safety standards

HACCP and Manual Handling certification required (training can be facilitated)

Reliable, punctual, and professionally presented

Flexibility to take on temporary and short‑term shifts across Cork

Benefits of Working with Excel Recruitment

Weekly pay

Holiday pay accrual

Support from a dedicated recruitment consultant

Opportunity to gain experience across various kitchen and catering sites in Mallow

• Monday to Friday, 8am to 4pm

If you’re an experienced Kitchen Porter seeking kitchen work in Mallow, we’d be delighted to hear from you.