Kitchen Porter jobs in Dunboyne, County Meath

Head Kitchen Porter

Location: Dublin

Pay: €14.50–€16 per hour, depending on experience and suitability

Base Hours: 36 hours per week, with additional hours available

Schedule: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday

Working Hours: Primarily daytime hours, with occasional later finishes up to 8:00pm

Work Location: In person

About the role

· We are looking for a reliable, organised and hardworking Head Kitchen Porter to take ownership of the cleaning, goods-in and general support functions within our fresh food production kitchen.

· The primary responsibility of this role is to ensure that the building and kitchen are consistently clean, organised and maintained to a high standard.

· The role will also have responsibility for goods-in, including receiving deliveries, checking and putting away stock, stock rotation and supporting stocktaking.

· This is a hands-on role. The successful candidate will carry out kitchen porter duties themselves and will work alongside the wider kitchen team. They will not have direct line-management responsibility, but they will have ownership of these areas and will be accountable for ensuring the required jobs are completed properly and on time.

Key responsibilities

Cleaning & Kitchen Porter Duties

· Take ownership of the cleanliness and organisation of the kitchen and wider building.

· Ensure daily cleaning duties are completed to the required standard.

· Maintain the wash-up area and ensure cookware, equipment and utensils are cleaned efficiently.

· Carry out and coordinate regular deep-cleaning tasks.

· Maintain clean and hygienic floors, work areas, equipment and storage areas.

· Manage kitchen waste and ensure waste areas are kept clean and organised.

· Identify cleaning or maintenance issues and raise them with the appropriate person.

· Ensure cleaning schedules and required hygiene standards are consistently maintained.

Goods-In & Stock

· Take responsibility for the goods-in process.

· Receive deliveries and check that goods are correct and in suitable condition.

· Maintain appropriate stock rotation and storage standards.

· Assist with stocktaking and keeping stock areas organised.

· Ensure food and other goods are stored safely and efficiently.

Accountability

· Take ownership of completing the responsibilities of the role each day.

· Ensure cleaning, goods-in and fulfilment tasks are completed accurately and on time.

· Be proactive in identifying jobs that need to be done rather than waiting to be instructed.

· Maintain high standards of hygiene, organisation and reliability throughout the working day.

What we're looking for

· Previous experience working as a kitchen porter or in a similar kitchen, catering or food production environment.

· Reliable, hardworking and organised.

· Strong attention to cleanliness and detail.

· Able to take ownership of responsibilities without needing constant supervision.

· Comfortable working independently and prioritising tasks.

· Good practical understanding of cleaning, hygiene and safe food handling.

· Comfortable receiving deliveries and handling stock.

· Willing to be hands-on and carry out kitchen porter duties.

· Positive attitude and willingness to support the wider kitchen team.

· Good communication and the ability to raise issues when something needs attention.

Hours & flexibility

· The base working week is 36 hours across five days, with additional hours available where required.

· The role is primarily daytime-based, although some shifts may finish later, with a latest finish of approximately 8:00pm.

What we offer

· €14.50–€16 per hour, depending on experience and suitability.

· 36-hour base working week.

· Additional hours available.

· Predominantly daytime working.

· A role with clear ownership and responsibility.

· Variety across cleaning, goods-in, stock and fulfilment.

· A quality-focused environment producing fresh, small-batch food.

Pay: €14.50-€16.00 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 36.0 per week

Benefits:

• On-site parking

Experience:

• Kitchen Porter: 2 years (required)

Language:

• English (required)

Work authorisation:

• Ireland (required)

Work Location: In person