Catering Assistant – Dublin City Centre

3Q Recruitment Ltd.
Published
February 26, 2026
Location
1st Floor, Spencer House, Spencer Row,, Dublin 1, Ireland
Job Type
Hours of Work
7 AM to 6:30 PM
Education Requirements
HACCP
Experience Requirements
6 months to 1 year of experience in catering or food service, Legal eligibility to work in Ireland, Strong communication and teamwork skills, Flexibility to work shifts,
Job Responsibilities
Meal Preparation & Service Assist in preparing and serving meals and beverages, ensuring all dietary requirements are met.
Job Industry
Healthcare
Salary
€17.53/per hour
Salary Currency
Euro
Job Order
1292936

Description

Healthcare Catering Assistant – Dublin City Centre | Hospital Catering Role

3Q Recruitment is hiring Healthcare Catering Assistants to work in a busy hospital setting in Dublin City Centre. This is a hands-on, rewarding role supporting patient care through food preparation, ward delivery and meal service.

If you’re looking for stable daytime hours, a supportive healthcare environment and ongoing work, this is an excellent opportunity.
Role Overview

  • Location: Dublin City Centre
  • Pay: €17.53 per hour
  • Shifts: Daytime only
  • Environment: Hospital / healthcare catering

Working Hours

  • Flexible roster – 5 days over 7
  • Day shifts: 8:30am – 5:30pm
  • Ward-based work and meal delivery included

What You’ll Do

  • Prepare and serve meals and drinks for patients and staff
  • Deliver meals to hospital wards and assist patients during mealtimes
  • Maintain high standards of kitchen hygiene and cleanliness
  • Stock, rotate and manage ward pantry supplies
  • Follow HACCP food safety and infection control procedures
  • Work closely with catering and ward teams to ensure smooth daily service

What You’ll Need

  • 6–12 months’ experience as a Catering Assistant, Kitchen Porter or similar role
    (healthcare or hospital experience is an advantage)
  • Basic knowledge of food hygiene and HACCP
  • Legal right to work in Ireland
  • Garda Vetting is mandatory for relevant roles.
  • International Police Clearance is required where a candidate has lived or worked outside Ireland for 6 months or more since the age of 16
  • Ability to provide 5 years of work references
  • Reliable, flexible and comfortable working as part of a team

Pay & Benefits

  • €17.53 per hour
  • Double pay on Sundays and Bank Holidays
  • Full-time hours with daytime shifts only
  • Supportive, friendly healthcare working environment
  • Ongoing placements and opportunities for progression
  • Backed by an experienced office team and 24/7 on-call support
  • Central Dublin City Centre location, easily accessible by DART, bus and Luas
  • Competitive pay structure with scheduled rate reviews
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