Kitchen Assistant Jobs Dublin 24 | Healthcare Kitchen Assistant Role
Looking for Kitchen Assistant jobs in Dublin 24 or healthcare kitchen assistant work with daytime hours?
We are recruiting a Kitchen Assistant to join a busy healthcare facility in Dublin 24, supporting the preparation, delivery and service of nutritious meals for patients and staff. This is a frontline healthcare support role, where your work directly contributes to patient comfort, safety and recovery.
This role suits candidates with experience in kitchen assistant, catering assistant or healthcare food service roles, who value structure, teamwork and consistent daytime work in a regulated environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist with meal preparation and service for patients and staff
- Deliver meals to wards and support patients respectfully during mealtimes
- Maintain high hygiene standards across kitchens, trolleys, equipment and utensils
- Follow HACCP, food safety and infection control procedures at all times
- Stock, label and rotate ward pantry supplies correctly
- Support daily kitchen operations to ensure smooth, reliable service
- Work collaboratively with catering teams, ward staff and supervisors
Requirements
- 6–12 months’ experience as a Kitchen Assistant or Catering Assistant
- Healthcare or hospital kitchen experience is an advantage
- Working knowledge 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
Salary & Benefits
- €17.53 per hour
- Double Pay on Sundays and Bank Holidays
- Full-time daytime hours, typically 7:00am–6:30pm
- Supportive healthcare working environment
- Ongoing placements with potential progression 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 Kitchen Assistant in Dublin 24, 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.
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Job Expiry: May 5, 2026
