Kitchen Porter Jobs – Westmeath | Healthcare Catering Kitchen Roles
Looking for Kitchen Porter jobs in Westmeath or healthcare catering kitchen work?
3Q Recruitment is recruiting Kitchen Porters to join busy healthcare catering kitchens across Westmeath, supporting safe, hygienic and efficient food service for patients, residents and staff.
This is a hands-on healthcare kitchen role, suited to candidates with experience in high-volume kitchens, hospital catering or food service environments who are seeking daytime shifts, reliable hours and long-term opportunities within healthcare catering.
Key Responsibilities
- Maintain cleanliness and organisation across kitchen areas, equipment and utensils
- Wash dishes, cookware and service equipment to support continuous kitchen operations
- Assist with basic food preparation, including peeling, chopping and portioning
- Support ward pantry, trolley and beverage station stocking
- Record temperatures and assist with HACCP food safety compliance
- Follow infection control and hygiene procedures at all times
- Work closely with chefs, catering assistants and ward staff to ensure smooth service delivery
Requirements
- 6–12 months’ experience in a kitchen porter, catering assistant or high-volume kitchen role
- Healthcare or hospital kitchen experience an advantage
- Basic understanding of HACCP and 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 comfortable working in a fast-paced healthcare environment
- Strong teamwork and communication skills
Pay & Benefits
- €17.53 per hour
- Double pay on Sundays and Bank Holidays
- Daytime shifts only, typically 7:00am–6:30pm
- Monday–Sunday roster depending on service requirements
- Supportive healthcare catering team environment
- Ongoing training, skill development and progression opportunities
- Clear pathway from temporary agency work to longer-term placements
- Competitive pay structure 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 Porter in Westmeath, 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 9, 2026
