Kitchen Porter – Westmeath

Kitchen Porter Jobs Westmeath | Healthcare Catering & Hospital Kitchen Roles

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3Q Recruitment is recruiting Kitchen Porters for healthcare catering kitchens across Westmeath, supporting hospitals, care facilities and healthcare settings. These roles focus on maintaining safe, hygienic and efficient food service for patients, residents and staff.

This is a practical, 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, stable hours and long-term healthcare catering opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness and organisation across healthcare kitchen areas, equipment and utensils

• Wash dishes, cookware and catering service equipment

• Assist with basic food preparation including peeling, chopping and portioning

• Support ward pantry, trolley 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 healthcare teams to ensure smooth service delivery

Requirements

• 6–12 months’ experience in a Kitchen Porter, Catering Assistant or high-volume kitchen role

• Previous healthcare or hospital kitchen experience is an advantage

• Basic understanding of HACCP and food safety standards

• 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, flexible and comfortable working in a fast-paced healthcare environment

• Strong 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 requirements

• Supportive healthcare catering team environment

• Ongoing training and development opportunities

• Clear pathway from temporary agency roles to longer-term placements

• Competitive pay structure with scheduled reviews