Kitchen Porter – Dublin 2

Kitchen Porter Jobs Dublin 2 | Hospital Kitchen Jobs Dublin City Centre
  
3Q Recruitment is recruiting a Kitchen Porter to join a busy healthcare catering kitchen in Dublin 2, supporting safe, hygienic and efficient food service for patients and staff.
  
This role is ideal for candidates searching for Kitchen Porter jobs in Dublin 2, hospital kitchen roles in Dublin City Centre, or daytime healthcare catering work within a structured and regulated environment.
  
The facility is easily accessible via Luas, DART and multiple Dublin Bus routes, making it convenient for candidates commuting from across Dublin City and surrounding areas.
  
The Role
  
Working within a hospital kitchen, you will support chefs and catering teams by maintaining high hygiene standards and ensuring smooth daily operations.
  
This is a hands-on healthcare kitchen role offering daytime shifts only – no late nights or split shifts.
  
Key Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness and organisation across kitchen areas, equipment and utensils
• Wash dishes, cookware and service equipment
• Assist with basic food preparation including peeling, chopping and portioning
• Support ward pantry and beverage station stocking
• Record temperatures and assist with HACCP food safety checks
• Follow infection control and hygiene procedures
• Work closely with chefs and catering assistants to ensure smooth service delivery

  
Requirements

• 6–12 months’ experience as a Kitchen Porter, Catering Assistant or similar role
• Healthcare or hospital kitchen experience an advantage
• Basic understanding of HACCP and food safety standards
• Legal right to work in Ireland
• Ability to provide 5 years of verifiable work references
• Reliable, flexible and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
• Strong teamwork and communication skills
• 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

  
Salary & Benefits

• €17.53 per hour
• Double pay on Sundays and Bank Holidays
• Daytime shifts only (typically between 7:00am – 6:30pm)
• Monday–Sunday roster depending on service requirements
• Structured healthcare catering environment
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Potential for longer-term placements
• Dublin 2 location – accessible via Luas, DART and Dublin Bus