Kitchen Porter

The iNUA Hotel Collection; Sligo; On-site; EUR 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff meals during shifts

On-the-job training

Development opportunities

Flexible shift patterns

Workplace support

Job summary

Cliste Hospitality in Sligo, Ireland, is seeking a Kitchen Porter to support a busy kitchen team. The role is part-time and permanent, focusing on cleanliness, equipment readiness, and assisting with basic food preparation as needed. Training will be provided on the job.

Successful candidates will follow food safety procedures, maintain high standards of cleanliness, and work as part of a reliable, team-oriented kitchen. Eligibility to work in Ireland is required.

Qualifications

• Practical kitchen experience or willingness to learn on the job.
• Ability to work in a busy, physical role and take direction.
• Awareness of basic food hygiene and safe handling.

Responsibilities

• Wash, sanitise and store crockery, cutlery, pots and pans using cleaning equipment.
• Maintain cleanliness of kitchen surfaces, floors and storage areas to food safety standards.
• Manage waste disposal and recycling per site procedures.
• Receive and store deliveries; assist with unpacking and stock rotation.
• Support chefs with basic food preparation tasks (peeling, chopping, portioning).
• 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 work

Time management

Reliability

Teamwork

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.

QualificationsFormal 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.
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, and access to workplace support and development opportunities. Specific terms and benefits will be provided during the recruitment process.