Kitchen Porter

Sodexo; Swords; On-site; EUR 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing platform

Employee Assistance Programme

24hr Virtual GP

Discount Scheme

Pension Plan

Learning & development

Bike to Work

Enhanced benefits & leave

Job summary

Sodexo is hiring a Catering Assistant for Dublin Airport. You will support day-to-day catering operations, assist with food prep, cleaning, and service, and help maintain food safety and hygiene standards in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires teamwork, flexibility to rotate shifts including weekends and holidays, and a commitment to high service standards. Sodexo offers a comprehensive benefits package and employee support resources.

Qualifications

• Must have a positive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Reliable, punctual and hardworking.
• Physical stamina to stand for long periods and lift/carry equipment.
• Good organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work well in a team and adapt to rotating shifts.

Responsibilities

• Wash dishes, crockery, cutlery, pots, pans and kitchen equipment using manual and mechanical cleaning methods.
• Keep kitchen, food preparation and storage areas clean, tidy and hygienic at all times.
• Support chefs and catering staff with basic food preparation as required.
• Receive, check and safely store food deliveries in accordance with food safety procedures.
• Remove waste and recycling, ensuring correct disposal in line with company procedures.
• Replenish cleaning materials and kitchen supplies where required.
• Operate kitchen cleaning equipment safely and correctly.
• Follow all Food Safety, HACCP, Health & Safety and COSHH procedures.
• Report equipment faults, hazards or maintenance issues promptly.
• Assist with the set-up and clearing of kitchen and service areas.
• Work collaboratively with the wider catering team to ensure smooth day-to-day operations.

Skills

Positive attitude

Reliable

Punctual

Hardworking

Organisational skills

Teamwork

Flexible shifts

Job description

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Dublin Airport - Full time

Please note: Due to airport security requirements, applicants must hold a valid passport with at least 6 months' validity remaining, have a minimum B2 level of English, and be able to successfully complete Garda Vetting and Aviation Security Clearance. Employment is conditional upon meeting all of these requirements.

As a Catering Assistant, you'll support the smooth day-to-day operation of catering services by assisting with food preparation, service, cleaning and customer care. Working as part of a friendly and supportive team, you'll help ensure food safety, cleanliness and excellent service standards are maintained at all times. This is a fast-paced role that requires flexibility, teamwork and a positive attitude.

What you'll do:

• Wash dishes, crockery, cutlery, pots, pans and kitchen equipment using manual and mechanical cleaning methods.
• Keep kitchen, food preparation and storage areas clean, tidy and hygienic at all times.
• Support chefs and catering staff with basic food preparation as required.
• Receive, check and safely store food deliveries in accordance with food safety procedures.
• Remove waste and recycling, ensuring correct disposal in line with company procedures.
• Replenish cleaning materials and kitchen supplies where required.
• Operate kitchen cleaning equipment safely and correctly.
• Follow all Food Safety, HACCP, Health & Safety and COSHH procedures.
• Report equipment faults, hazards or maintenance issues promptly.
• Assist with the set-up and clearing of kitchen and service areas.
• Work collaboratively with the wider catering team to ensure smooth day-to-day operations.

What you'll bring:

• A positive attitude and strong willingness to learn.
• Reliable, punctual and hardworking.
• Ability to work in a physically demanding role, including standing for long periods, lifting and carrying equipment.
• Good organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Flexible approach to working rotating shifts, including weekends, nights and public holidays.

Why Sodexo?:

Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it's a chance tobe part of something greater.

Belong in a company and team that values you foryou.

Act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions.

Thrive in your own way.

We also offer a range of perks, rewards and benefits for our colleagues and their families:

• Unlimited access to an online platform offering wellbeing support
• An extensive Employee Assistance Programme to help with everyday issues or life's larger problems, including legal and financial advice, support with work or personal issues impacting your wellbeing
• Access to a 24hr virtual GP Service
• Sodexo Discounts Scheme, offering great deals 24/7 across popular big-brand retailers
• Save for your future by becoming a member of the Pension Plan
• Opportunities to enable colleagues to grow and succeed throughout their career at Sodexo, including a variety of learning and development tools
• Bike to Work Scheme to help colleagues to do their bit for the environment whilst keeping fit
• Sodexo UK and Irelands enhanced benefits and leave policies

A little more about Sodexo:

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better every day for everyone to build a better life for all. As the global leader in services that improve the Quality of Life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100million consumers each day through our unique combination of On-Site Food and FM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services and Personal & Home Services.

We are committed tobeingan inclusive employer. We are a forces friendly employer. We welcome and encourage applications from people with a diverse variety of experiences, backgrounds and identities. We encourage our employees to get involved with our Employee Networks such as Pride, Sodexo Parents & Carers, Sodexo Disability, Ability network, SoTogether, Generations and Origins.

We're a Disability Confident Leader employer. We're committed to changing attitudes towards disability, and making sure disabled people have the chance to fulfil their aspirations. We run a Disability Confident interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria for the job.

Ready to be part of something greater?

Belong in a team, thrive in service.

Sodexo reserves the right to close this advert early if we are in receipt of a high number of applications