Job Title: Catering Assistant / Kitchen Porter
Location :Leixlip Co Kildare
Total Hours Per Week:40 hours
Days Per Week-Monday – Friday 5 days
Shift Pattern - 7am – 3.30:pm Mon - Friday
Job Description
Catering Assistant / Kitchen Porter
Ability to work as part of a team with a positive working attitude.
Adaptable and flexible within the role.
Job Purpose:
To support the kitchen team by maintaining high levels of cleanliness, hygiene, and organisation. The Kitchen Porter plays a vital role in ensuring the smooth running of the kitchen by cleaning equipment, utensils, and work areas, and assisting with basic food preparation when required.
Key Responsibilities:
· Wash and sanitise dishes, pots, pans, and kitchen utensils efficiently.
· Clean food preparation areas, kitchen surfaces, floors, and appliances to ensure hygiene standards are met.
· Remove waste and recycling regularly, following site-specific disposal procedures.
· Replenish stock of cleaning supplies, paper towels, and kitchen consumables.
· Assist with unloading deliveries and storing food and equipment appropriately.
· Support chefs and kitchen staff with basic food prep tasks when required.
· Follow all food hygiene and health & safety guidelines.
Maintain a clean and safe environment for kitchen and service staff
Personal Qualities:
· Reliable, punctual, and hard-working.
· A team player with a positive attitude.
· Willing to learn and take direction from senior kitchen staff.
· Strong sense of responsibility and cleanliness.
· Excellent interpersonal skills
· Full flexibility to work various shifts
· Ability to work on short notice
· Strong attention to detail with regards to cleaning standards
· Superior Customer focus
Practical:
* Ensure high standard of cleaning as directed
* Promote a high standard of customer service to Client employees
* Use of cleaning and catering equipment
* Care of equipment
Customer Relations :
* Encourage good relations with all clients on contract site
* Promptly deal with any customer queries or complaints
* Maintain an efficient work practice in busy areas during service i.e. during any service
Training:
* Part take in induction training for new staff
* Part take in ongoing training from ISS internal or external training departments
* Cooperate with safe working practices (manual handling/safe use of chemicals etc.)
* Adhere to all training in relation to food hygiene and cleaning so as to promote the highest
standard of safety and hygiene awareness
* Follow all guidelines and training given by supervisor/trainer at all time in the food
environment
HSEQ:
* Understand how ISO fits into daily business operations.
* Read, understand and work in accordance with the company's HSEQ Policies.
* Complete tasks in accordance with company HSEQ procedures and work instructions
* Ensure safe work practices and procedure are followed on site
* Use of Personal Protective Clothing and Equipment
Other features of the job
It may be necessary to work alternative hours, shift patterns or unsociable hours, including weekends and sometimes more than contracted hours. As part of your job, you will be expected to attend training events and/or meetings and travel to other locations may be required. Local requirements will govern your patterns and locations of work.
Company Overview
At ISS, we're committed to creating spaces where everyone can thrive. We bring people and places together, offering a welcoming and inclusive workplace where every identity, skill, and passion has a place to grow. Whether you're on the frontline or behind the scenes in strategy and sales, you're part of something that truly impacts our clients, our people, and our world. People make places – and at ISS, we're proud of the impact our people have in industries like healthcare, education, and professional services.
Your potential is our purpose. Our dedicated team supports employee growth through continuous learning, upskilling, and unique opportunities for advancement. ISS also champions inclusion: we're proud members of The Valuable 500, advancing initiatives for diverse abilities, gender balance, and age inclusion.
Safety and wellbeing are our foundation. Through rigorous health and safety standards, regular training, and wellness programs, we're committed to being a safe space for all our staff. Recognising our people's achievements is a key part of our culture – from our Apple Awards to our Global Leadership conference, we celebrate your impact.
Join ISS and discover a career with purpose, growth, and recognition. Come be part of the journey to becoming the World's Greatest Service Organisation
ISS Facility Services is an equal opportunities employer
Job Type: Permanent
Pay: €13.50 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
* Bike to work scheme
* Company events
* Employee assistance program
* Wellness program
Experience:
* HACCP: 1 year (preferred)
* Catering assistance/Kitchen porter: 1 year (required)
Language:
* English (required)
Work authorisation:
* Ireland (required)
Location:
* Co Kildare, Leixlip, CO. Kildare (required)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: INDLP