Kitchen Porter – Dublin 18

Kitchen Porter – Hospital & Healthcare Catering | Dublin 18

3Q Recruitment is recruiting Kitchen Porters to support a busy healthcare catering kitchen in Dublin 18, contributing to clean, safe and efficient food services for patients, staff and visitors.

The location is easily accessible via the Green Line Luas and multiple Dublin Bus routes, making it suitable for candidates commuting from South Dublin and surrounding areas.

This is a practical, hands-on kitchen support role suited to candidates with experience in kitchen porter, catering assistant or food service roles who are seeking reliable daytime hours within a structured healthcare environment.

The Role

As a Kitchen Porter in a healthcare setting, you will support the smooth and safe running of the kitchen. You will work closely with chefs, catering assistants and ward teams to maintain hygiene and food safety standards at all times.

This position offers routine hours with no late nights or split shifts.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness across kitchen areas, equipment and work surfaces

• Wash dishes, cookware and service equipment

• Assist with basic food preparation, including peeling and chopping

• Support ward pantry, trolley and beverage station set-up and restocking

• Record temperatures and assist with HACCP food safety checks

• Follow infection control and hygiene procedures

• Work with chefs and catering teams to ensure efficient daily service

Requirements

• 6–12 months’ experience as a Kitchen Porter, Catering Assistant or similar role

• Hospital or healthcare kitchen experience (advantageous)

• 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 five years of verifiable work references

• Reliable and comfortable working in a fast-paced kitchen

• Good teamwork and communication skills

Pay & 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 needs

• Supportive healthcare catering environment

• Ongoing placements with potential for longer-term work

• Training and progression opportunities

• Supported by an experienced office team with 24/7 on-call service

• Dublin 18 location, accessible via Green Line Luas and Dublin Bus