Kitchen Porter

iNua Partnership; Sligo; On-site; EUR 17,000 - 19,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff meals during shifts

On-the-job training

Flexible shift patterns

Job summary

Cliste Hospitality in Sligo is seeking a Kitchen Porter to support the kitchen team. The role focuses on washing and storing crockery, maintaining clean surfaces, and assisting with basic prep. It suits someone who enjoys physical work, works well in a team, and is committed to food hygiene.

The position is part-time and permanent, offering on-the-job training, staff meals, and flexible shift patterns. Eligibility to work in Ireland is required.

Qualifications

• Experience in kitchen, catering or hospitality environment or willingness to learn on the job.
• Able to work efficiently in a busy, physical role and follow directions.
• Basic food hygiene and safe handling awareness.
• Good time management and reliability with flexible shifts.
• Team-oriented and clear communication with colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Wash, sanitise and store crockery, cutlery, pots and pans.
• Maintain cleanliness of kitchen surfaces, floors and storage areas.
• Manage waste disposal and recycling per site procedures.
• Receive and store deliveries; assist with unpacking and stock rotation.
• Support chefs with simple food preparation tasks as required.
• Follow health and safety and food hygiene procedures at all times.
• Report equipment faults, hazards or stock shortages to the supervisor.

Skills

Kitchen experience

Physical workload

Hygiene awareness

Time management

Team communication

Education

Food hygiene certificate (advantageous)

Tools

Dishwashing equipment

Job description

Kitchen Porter - Cliste Hospitality

Join Cliste Hospitality as a Kitchen Porter in Sligo, County Sligo, Ireland. This practical, hands-on role keeps the kitchen running smoothly and supports the team that delivers great food and memorable service. It is ideal for someone who enjoys physical work, values teamwork and takes pride in a clean, safe food environment.

Purpose of the role

The Kitchen Porter provides essential support to the kitchen brigade by maintaining cleanliness, ensuring equipment and utensils are ready for service, and assisting with basic food preparation tasks as required. This role helps the kitchen operate efficiently during service and between shifts.

Key responsibilities

• Wash, sanitise and store crockery, cutlery, pots and pans using appropriate cleaning equipment and chemicals.
• Maintain cleanliness of kitchen surfaces, floors and storage areas to food safety standards.
• Manage waste disposal and recycling in line with site procedures.
• Receive and store deliveries; assist with basic unpacking and rotation of stock.
• Support chefs with simple food preparation tasks when required (e.g. peeling, basic chopping, portioning).
• Follow health and safety and food hygiene procedures at all times.
• Report equipment faults, hazards or stock shortages to the supervisor.

Essential skills and experience

• Practical experience in a kitchen, catering or hospitality environment, or willingness to learn on the job.
• Ability to work efficiently in a busy, physical role and to follow direction from supervisors.
• Awareness of basic food hygiene and safe handling practices.
• Good time management and reliability with a flexible approach to shift patterns.
• Team-oriented attitude and clear communication with colleagues.

Desirable skills and experience

• Formal food hygiene training or certification.
• Experience operating commercial dishwashing equipment.
• Previous experience in a high-volume or fast-paced kitchen.
• Basic understanding of allergen awareness and cross-contamination risks.

Qualifications

Formal qualifications are not always required for this position. Where specified, a recognised food hygiene certificate or equivalent will be considered advantageous. Eligibility to work in Ireland is required.

What Cliste Hospitality offers

This is a part-time, permanent position. The role typically includes the kind of employment package you would expect for a kitchen porter in the catering and hospitality sector in this region:

• a competitive hourly rate
• flexible shift patterns to suit operational needs
• on-the-job training
• staff meals during shifts
• access to workplace support and development opportunities

Specific terms and benefits will be provided during the recruitment process.