Job Title: Catering Assistant- Volunteer
Responsible for: The direct delivery of food services to clients
Reports to: Catering Lead
Objective: To effectively deliver catering and services for our clients and in doing so, to uphold the philosophy and working ethos of MQI
Main Responsibilities:
To serve the food and present it in such a manner that conveys respect for the clients accessing Riverbank services
To maintain a clean environment by thoroughly cleaning all surfaces daily and adhering to the weekly/monthly cleaning schedules.
To regularly clean other appliances such as oven, freezer, and microwave.
Clean floors, work surfaces, furnishings and related equipment manually and by use of machine.
To clean tables of any spillages as they happen and to dispose of uneaten food after the client leaves the table
Prepare and present the food (hot food, sandwiches etc.) within the remit of the Catering department.
Comply with food hygiene/HACCAP regulations about food service equipment cleaning and departmental cleanliness
Maintain high personal hygiene standards
To observe all Health and Safety policies, especially Hygiene practices, and to be involved in continual quality improvement to ensure that the hygiene levels of the kitchen and serving area are always maintained and in line with IS340.
Adhere to manual handling/risk assessment/fire safety training
Report faulty equipment
Participate as a team member
Store goods correctly and use stock on a rotational basis •Any other duties as may be assigned
The management reserves the right to review and amend this document as appropriate.
GARDA VETTING IS A REQUIREMENT OF THIS ROLE
Merchants Quay Ireland is an equal opportunities employer
Person Specification:
Previous experience of working in a similar environment
Excellent people skills and the ability to work under pressure
Previous catering experience and advantage
Flexibility and punctuality
Hours: Sundays 8:30-2
Contract: Volunteer
Location: Riverbank, Dublin 8
Closing: 30 October 2025
If you are interested in applying for this role, please click the link by the 30th of October 2025 merchants-quay-ireland/jobs/32711/catering-assistant-volunteer-dublin