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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.
Kitchen Porter
Full Time
37.5 hours per week
Monday to Friday – 7:00am–3:00pm and 9:00am–5:00pm (rota basis)
€14.15 per hour
Opportunities for career development
Plus our Sodexo employee benefits package
Leopardstown, Dublin 18
Support a professional kitchen operation
Sodexo is looking for a reliable and motivated Kitchen Porter to join our catering team in Leopardstown.
You’ll play an important role in maintaining a clean, organised and efficient kitchen, supporting the chefs and wider catering team to deliver a high-quality service.
What you’ll do
Maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene across the kitchen and service areas
Clean and sanitise kitchen equipment, work surfaces, crockery, utensils and other items
Support the team with receiving and storing deliveries, including correct stock rotation
Remove and dispose of kitchen waste and recycling safely and responsibly
Support chefs with basic food preparation when required
Ensure kitchen and storage areas are clean, organised and ready for service
Follow all relevant food safety, hygiene, Health & Safety and site procedures
Work collaboratively with chefs and catering colleagues to support an efficient service
What you’ll bring
Previous kitchen, catering or hospitality experience is desirable but not essential
A good understanding of cleanliness and hygiene standards
A reliable, professional and conscientious approach
Ability to work effectively in a busy kitchen environment
Good teamwork and communication skills
Willingness to learn and take on new responsibilities
Flexibility to support the wider team and operational requirements
Why Sodexo?
Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of something greater.
Belong in a company and team that values you for you.
Act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions.
Thrive in your own way.
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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