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Catering Assistant – Athy
Join a respected healthcare facility in Athy as a Catering Assistant, supporting both wards and kitchen duties. This hands-on, rewarding role helps deliver fresh, nutritious meals in a clean, compassionate environment. It’s perfect for candidates looking for kitchen porter jobs, catering assistant jobs in Ireland, or kitchen jobs in hospitals, especially those with 6–12 months’ experience in healthcare or high-volume catering.
Responsibilities:
- Prepare and serve meals and beverages while meeting all dietary and nutritional requirements.
- Deliver meals to wards and assist patients during mealtimes.
- Support daily kitchen porter duties including dishwashing, cleaning, and stock rotation.
- Maintain high hygiene standards in food prep and service areas.
- Follow all HACCP, infection control, and food safety protocols.
- Work as part of a busy catering team to ensure smooth mealtime operations.
Requirements:
- 6–12 months’ experience in catering, preferably in a hospital kitchen or similar fast-paced setting.
- Strong understanding of food hygiene and HACCP compliance.
- Legal Right to Work in Ireland and Garda Vetting clearance.
- Ability to provide 5 years of work references.
- A full driver’s licence is desirable for commuting to the facility.
Salary & Benefits:
- €17.35/hour, with Double Pay on Sundays & Bank Holidays.
- Day shifts only (typically between 7:00 am and 6:30 pm) for better work-life balance.
- Supportive environment with ongoing placement opportunities.
- Work with one of Ireland’s trusted catering recruitment agencies.
- Ideal stepping stone for those seeking temporary catering jobs or support worker temp jobs.
About Us:
At 3Q Recruitment, We Operate a People-First Approach.
We are a full-suite niche specialist agency in temporary, permanent, and contract recruitment, focused on connecting the Healthcare Sector with experienced, reliable Catering/Hospitality professionals across Ireland. With our Head Office in Dublin and Candidate & Processing Hubs in Offaly and Galway, we work with Non-Profit, Communities, HSE, and Healthcare industries nationwide to provide high-quality staffing solutions, delivering trusted, experienced professionals efficiently and reliably.
Our team supports candidates and clients alike with tailored recruitment services that include interview preparation, upskilling, administrative guidance, on-site visits, and a 24/7 support line. What sets us apart? We always go the extra mile for candidates and clients. Our premium recruitment services are built on our 3 Q’s: Quality, Qualified, and Quantity. With 25 years of experience, 5 million temping hours, 200+ temps on panels, and 100s of careers created, We Don’t Just Fill Jobs; We Build Teams and Grow careers.
Apply Today!
If you’re ready for a fulfilling role as Catering Assistant, we invite you to apply and join our dedicated team.
For more information about this position and other opportunities in catering and hospitality, please contact our Office Team at (01) 878 3335. Join us in making a positive impact in the healthcare community and contribute to the well-being of those we serve.
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