Kitchen Porter- Casual

Dalata Hotel Group; Portlaoise; On-site; EUR 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals on duty

50% F&B discount

Employee hotel rates

Friends & Family discount

Extra annual leave

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work

Pension access

Dalata Academy development

Staff events & charity

Job summary

Dalata Hotel Group in Portlaoise is seeking a Kitchen Porter to join Maldron Hotel Portlaoise on a casual, part-time basis (24 hours per week). You will support the Head Chef and Sous Chef, help monitor food, and ensure clean, well-maintained kitchen ware and work areas to HACCP standards.

This role offers training through the Dalata Academy and opportunities to grow within the group, with a friendly team environment and flexible hours including mornings and evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• Previous kitchen experience is required.
• Flexibility in working hours (mornings/evenings & weekends).
• Ability to work well in a team or on own initiative.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Head Chef & Sous Chef with the overall running of the kitchen.
• Take direction from department managers and assist in the monitoring of food.
• Maintaining a supply of clean ware/cooking ware & kitchen utensils at all times.
• Responsible for the cleanliness of the kitchens at all times.
• Work alongside the chef team to maintain HACCP standards.

Skills

Kitchen experience

Flexibility

Teamwork

Job description

Job Description

Job Ref: DAL5912
Branch: Maldron Hotel Portlaoise
Location: Maldron Hotel Portlaoise
Salary/Benefits: Competitive Salary
Contract type: Casual
Hours: Part Time
Hours per week: 24
Posted date: 03/09/2026
Closing date: 03/10/2026

Kitchen Porter

You will receive training through our Dalata Academy to help you learn important skills. You will also meet experienced team members who can help you grow. At Dalata, we believe in promoting from within. If you work hard, you can have new opportunities in the future. Join us and be part of a friendly team!

Benefits

• Free employee meals on duty
• 50% Off F&B in all properties €/£60
• Employee rate on rooms for all Dalata owned hotels
• 30% Off Friends & Family rate
• Extra annual leave day for every year worked (5 days to maximum of 5 days)
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to Work Scheme/Transport Schemes
• Pension access (Ask your HR Manager for local pension information)
• Development opportunities through our Dalata Academy to support your career journey
• Staff appreciation Initiatives, fun team building activities and regular charity events

Your Job

• Assist the Head Chef & Sous Chef with the overall running of the kitchen.
• Take direction from department managers and assist in the monitoring of food.
• Maintaining a supply of clean ware/cooking ware & kitchen utensils at all times.
• Responsible for the cleanliness of the kitchens at all times.
• Work alongside the chef team to maintain HACCP standards.

What You’ll Need

• Previous experience working in a kitchen.
• Flexibility in working hours as the role includes mornings/evenings & weekends.
• Ability to work as part of a team or on own initiative.

About Us

Dalata Hotel Group - We bring the heart of hospitality to every hotel we own and operate. We see our growth and expansion plans as a way of spreading our unique way of caring for our guests further around the world, bringing better experiences to more people. Currently, the Dalata difference can be felt at each of our hotels in Ireland, the UK, Germany & the Netherlands, and we'll keep expanding this further, focusing on key UK cities, Dublin and Continental Europe. Helping our people to grow and develop their careers is vitally important to us and is one of our highest priorities. We have many exciting and unique internal development programmes, each crafted to make sure our employees get the learning they need to be able to take the next step in their careers.

Dalata Hotel Group is an Inclusive Employer. We actively encourage people from all backgrounds and abilities to apply to be part of our team. However, we understand everyone's needs are different; therefore, if you require any accommodations with this application process, please highlight your needs when you are completing your application process.

Location

Start your next getaway in the heart of Ireland at Maldron Hotel Portlaoise. Situated in the heart of Ireland, just off exit 17 on the M7 motorway, only 45-minutes from Dublin and an hour from Cork, it's your epic basecamp to experience more near and far. Our Club Vitae leisure centre lets you energise after a long day of exploring so you're refreshed and ready for your next adventure. Ancient ruins, stunning landscapes, and so much more all await when you take your first step.

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