Skills this job asks for
Food safetyHospitalityCommunication
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Sponsorship unlikely
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No government sponsor record hereThis employer posted directly and does not match a government sponsor register.
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The posting doesn’t mention sponsorshipSilence isn’t a refusal — ask the recruiter before investing much time.
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Pay is below the visa salary barStated pay (€14.15 per hour) is below the Ireland Critical Skills Employment Permit minimum of €36,605.
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- Pay is below the visa salary bar
- Stated pay (€14.15 per hour) is below the Ireland Critical Skills Employment Permit minimum of €36,605. Source: https://enterprise.gov.ie/en/what-we-do/workplace-and-skills/employment-permits/permit-types/critical-skills-employment-permit/, rules effective 2026-03-01.
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Before you apply
Sponsorship unknown
No register record and no sponsorship wording in the posting. Worth asking the employer before investing significant time.
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About the role
In order to work in Ireland a non-EEA National, unless they are exempted, must hold a valid employment permit. Please review the Eligibility and requirements for an employment permit if you are unsure of your eligibility to apply for this vacancy.
Part time
19 hours per week
Wednesday, Thursday & Friday
4:30pm - 11:00pm
€14.15 per hour + shift premium
Free parking, free meals
Opportunities for career development
Plus our Sodexo employee benefits package
Food Service Assistant
Ballina, Mayo - Part time
Serve incredible food, enjoy incredible perks.
Be part of a team where great service and good food come together. Explore what Sodexo can bring to the table. Step into a role where you bring energy to every shift, serving delicious meals and brightening our customers’ day with every interaction. A role where you're paid to put a smile on someone's face. Feed our customers, and we'll fuel your career!
What you will do:
Deliver friendly and welcoming service to colleagues, clients, and customers
Assist with daily service set up, food prep and serving from our tempting menus
Keep service and dining areas clean, tidy, and well-organised
Work closely with the kitchen team to keep everything running smoothly
Follow food safety, hygiene, allergen and storage guidelines
What you will bring:
Experience in hospitality or food service is a bonus, but we’ll give you full training!
Communication skills and a friendly, can-do attitude
A focus on cleanliness and hygiene
A team-player, with willingness to help out
We also offer a range of perks, rewards and benefits for our colleagues and their families:
Unlimited access to an online platform offering wellbeing support
An extensive Employee Assistance Programme to help with everyday issues or life's larger problems, including legal and financial advice, support with work or personal issues impacting your wellbeing
Access to a 24hr virtual GP Service
Sodexo Discounts Scheme, offering great deals 24/7 across popular big-brand retailers
Save for your future by becoming a member of the Pension Plan
Opportunities to enable colleagues to grow and succeed throughout their career at Sodexo, including a variety of learning and development tools
Bike to Work Scheme to help colleagues to do their bit for the environment whilst keeping fit
Sodexo UK and Irelands enhanced benefits and leave policies
Sodexo reserves the right to close this advert early if we are in receipt of a high number of applications
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