Catering Assistant Jobs Navan | Healthcare Catering Role
Looking for Catering Assistant jobs in Navan or Kitchen Assistant work in healthcare?
We are recruiting Catering Assistants to join a busy healthcare facility in Navan, supporting the safe preparation, delivery and service of nutritious meals for patients and staff.
This is a frontline healthcare catering role where your work directly supports patient wellbeing, service quality and daily hospital operations. Ideal for candidates with experience in catering, kitchen assistant roles or healthcare food service.
Key Responsibilities:
- Prepare and serve meals and beverages in line with dietary and nutritional guidelines
- Deliver meals to wards and assist patients respectfully during mealtimes
- Support kitchen operations, including food preparation and plating assistance
- Maintain high standards of hygiene across kitchens, equipment, trolleys and utensils
- Follow HACCP, food safety and infection control procedures at all times
- Stock, label and rotate ward pantry supplies correctly
- Work closely with catering teams, kitchen staff and ward teams to ensure smooth service
Requirements:
- 6–12 months’ experience in catering assistant or kitchen assistant roles
- Experience in healthcare catering, hospital kitchens or high-volume food service is an advantage
- Strong understanding of HACCP food safety standards
- 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 verifiable work references
- Reliable, flexible and a strong team player with good communication skills
- Full Driver’s License (Desirable)
Salary & Benefits
- €17.53 per hour
- Double pay on Sundays and Bank Holidays
- Full-time daytime hours, typically 7:00am–6:30pm, supporting work–life balance
- Supportive healthcare environment with structured onboarding
- Ongoing placements and career development opportunities
- Professional support from office team and out-of-hours on-call service
- Competitive pay scale with scheduled reviews recognising contribution and growth
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 1 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: May 9, 2026
