Catering Assistant – Dublin 10

Dublin 10
Posted 1 week ago
REF NO: 13053251
3Q Recruitment Jobs
Temp
€17.53

Catering Assistant – Dublin 10 | Healthcare Catering Role

3Q Recruitment is recruiting a Catering Assistant to join a busy healthcare facility in Dublin 10, supporting the preparation, delivery and service of nutritious meals for patients and staff.

This is a hands-on healthcare catering role, central to ensuring safe, efficient and respectful mealtimes across the facility. Your work will directly support patient comfort, wellbeing and daily service continuity.

The Role Working as part of a clinical catering team, you will assist with food service, maintain hygiene standards and support ward-based mealtimes in a structured healthcare environment.

This role suits candidates who enjoy teamwork, routine and meaningful work, and who are comfortable working to clear food safety and infection control procedures.

Key Responsibilities

Prepare and serve meals and beverages in line with dietary and portion requirements
Deliver meals to wards and assist patients respectfully during mealtimes
Maintain cleanliness across kitchens, food preparation areas, trolleys and equipment
Follow HACCP, food safety and infection control procedures at all times
Stock, label and rotate ward pantry supplies to maintain freshness and compliance
Work closely with catering teams, ward staff and supervisors to support smooth service delivery

Requirements

6–12 months’ experience in catering or a busy kitchen environment
(healthcare experience is an advantage)
Knowledge of HACCP and food safety standards
Legal right to work in Ireland and ability to complete Garda Vetting
Ability to provide five years of verifiable employment references
Strong teamwork, communication and reliability
Flexibility to work daytime shifts across a rotating roster

Pay & Benefits

€17.53 per hour
Double pay on Sundays and Bank Holidays
Full-time, daytime shifts only
(typically 7:00am – 6:30pm)
Structured pathway from temporary work to permanent opportunities
Ongoing support from office and out-of-hours teams
A meaningful role contributing directly to patient care and daily service operations
Opportunities for upskilling and career development
Competitive pay structure with scheduled rate reviews

About Us:

At 3Q Recruitment, We Operate a People-First Approach.

We are a full-suite niche specialist agency in temporary, permanent, and contract recruitment, focused on connecting the Healthcare Sector with experienced, reliable Catering/Hospitality professionals across Ireland. With our Head Office in Dublin and Candidate & Processing Hubs in Offaly and Galway, we work with Non-Profit, Communities, HSE, and Healthcare industries nationwide to provide high-quality staffing solutions, delivering trusted, experienced professionals efficiently and reliably.

Our team supports candidates and clients alike with tailored recruitment services that include interview preparation, upskilling, administrative guidance, on-site visits, and a 24/7 support line. What sets us apart? We always go the extra mile for candidates and clients. Our premium recruitment services are built on our 3 Q’s: Quality, Qualified, and Quantity. With 25 years of experience, 5 million temping hours, 200+ temps on panels, and 100s of careers created, We Don’t Just Fill Jobs; We Build Teams and Grow careers.

Apply Today!

If you’re ready for a fulfilling role as a Catering Assistant in Dublin 10. We invite you to apply and join our dedicated team.
For more information about this position and other opportunities in catering and hospitality, please contact our Office Team at (01) 878 3335. Join us in making a positive impact in the healthcare community and contribute to the well-being of those we serve.

A Day in the Life of a Hospital Catering Assistant

Curious about what it’s really like working as a Catering Assistant in a healthcare setting?

From early preparation to ward meal delivery, catering assistants play a vital role in patient care, working within structured kitchens, clear routines and supportive healthcare teams.

👉 Read our “Day in the Life of a Hospital Catering Assistant” guide to learn:

What a typical shift looks like in a hospital setting
How healthcare kitchens and ward services are organised
How catering assistants work alongside chefs, ward staff and clinical teams
Why many people value the structure, stability and purpose of healthcare catering roles

This insight helps you decide whether a healthcare catering assistant job is the right fit for your experience, routine preferences and career goals.

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Catering Assistant – Dublin 10