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
- Garda Vetting is mandatory for relevant roles.
- International Police Clearance is required where a candidate has lived or worked outside Ireland for 6 months or more since the age of 16
- 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 specialist agency in Temporary Recruitment and Permanent Recruitment, connecting the healthcare sector with experienced, reliable catering and hospitality professionals across Ireland. With our Head Office in Dublin and Candidate & Processing Hubs in Offaly and Galway, we support non-profit, community and healthcare services nationwide with high-quality temporary staffing solutions and permanent recruitment services.
Our team supports both candidates and employers with tailored recruitment services including interview preparation, upskilling, administrative guidance, on-site visits and 24/7 support. Whether you are seeking flexible temporary work or long-term permanent opportunities, we work closely with you to match the right role to your experience and career goals.
What sets us apart? We go the extra mile for both candidates and clients. Our recruitment services are built on our 3 Q’s: Quality, Qualified and Quantity. With over 25 years of experience, 5 million temporary staffing hours, 200+ professionals on our panel and hundreds of careers developed through both Temporary and Permanent Recruitment, 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 across Temporary Staffing and Permanent Recruitment, please contact our Office Team at (01) 878 3335.
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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Job Expiry: April 23, 2026
