Catering Assistant – Dublin City Centre

Dublin
Posted 1 week ago
REF NO: 1292936
3Q Recruitment Jobs
Temp
€17.53

Healthcare Catering Assistant – Dublin City Centre | Hospital Catering Role

3Q Recruitment is hiring Healthcare Catering Assistants to work in a busy hospital setting in Dublin City Centre. This is a hands-on, rewarding role supporting patient care through food preparation, ward delivery and meal service.

If you’re looking for stable daytime hours, a supportive healthcare environment and ongoing work, this is an excellent opportunity.
Role Overview

Location: Dublin City Centre
Pay: €17.53 per hour
Shifts: Daytime only
Environment: Hospital / healthcare catering

Working Hours

Flexible roster – 5 days over 7
Day shifts: 8:30am – 5:30pm
Ward-based work and meal delivery included

What You’ll Do

Prepare and serve meals and drinks for patients and staff
Deliver meals to hospital wards and assist patients during mealtimes
Maintain high standards of kitchen hygiene and cleanliness
Stock, rotate and manage ward pantry supplies
Follow HACCP food safety and infection control procedures
Work closely with catering and ward teams to ensure smooth daily service

What You’ll Need

6–12 months’ experience as a Catering Assistant, Kitchen Porter or similar role
(healthcare or hospital experience is an advantage)
Basic knowledge of food hygiene and HACCP
Legal right to work in Ireland and ability to complete Garda Vetting
Ability to provide 5 years of work references
Reliable, flexible and comfortable working as part of a team

Pay & Benefits

€17.53 per hour
Double pay on Sundays and Bank Holidays
Full-time hours with daytime shifts only
Supportive, friendly healthcare working environment
Ongoing placements and opportunities for progression
Backed by an experienced office team and 24/7 on-call support
Central Dublin City Centre location, easily accessible by DART, bus and Luas
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 City Centre. 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 City Centre