Kitchen Porter – Dublin 4

Kitchen Porter Jobs Dublin 4 | Healthcare Catering Roles

Looking for Kitchen Porter jobs in Dublin 4 or healthcare catering kitchen work?

We are recruiting a Kitchen Porter to join a busy healthcare catering kitchen in Dublin 4, supporting safe, hygienic and efficient food service for patients and staff.

This is a hands-on healthcare kitchen role suited to candidates with experience in high-volume kitchens, hospital catering or food service environments who are seeking daytime shifts, reliable hours and long-term opportunities within healthcare catering.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness and organisation across kitchen areas, equipment and utensils
• Wash dishes, cookware and service equipment to support continuous kitchen operations
• Assist with basic food preparation including peeling, chopping and portioning
• Support ward pantry and beverage station stocking
• Record temperatures and assist with HACCP food safety compliance
• Follow infection control and hygiene procedures at all times
• Work closely with chefs, catering assistants and ward staff to ensure smooth service delivery

Requirements

• 6–12 months’ experience in a kitchen porter, catering assistant or high-volume kitchen role
• Healthcare or hospital kitchen experience an advantage
• Basic understanding of HACCP and food safety standards
• Legal right to work in Ireland
• Ability to provide 5 years of verifiable work references
• Reliable, flexible and comfortable working in a fast-paced healthcare environment
• Strong teamwork and communication skills
• 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

Salary & Benefits

• €17.53 per hour
• Double pay on Sundays and Bank Holidays
• Daytime shifts only, typically 7:00am–6:30pm
• Monday–Sunday roster depending on service requirements
• Supportive healthcare catering team environment
• Ongoing training, skill development and progression opportunities
• Clear pathway from temporary agency work to longer-term placements
• Competitive pay structure with scheduled reviews recognising contribution and growth