Restaurant jobs in Baltimore, County Cork

KSG Catering is a leading provider of café, restaurant and hospitality services to a broad range of clients and blue-chip companies. Our mission is to deliver excellence in food and service to enhance the daily culinary experiences of our customers.

You can find us in 120 locations in Ireland – we serve 13 million meals per year, and we employ 1,350 skilled people across our business. We are on a fast track within the restaurant and food services industry and are seeking hard-working professionals to take us even further.

We are seeking to hire a Catering / Kitchen Assistant to join the KSG Catering team in our restaurant in Western Extension Industrial Estate, Waterford, X91 V62N.

This role is primarily Monday to Friday, with daytime hours between 9:00 am and 3:00 pm, working 20 hours per week. Flexibility to work occasional weekends is required to meet business needs.

Company Benefits

• Paid training & Career development
• Access to KSG Employee Assistance Program
• Complimentary Meals & Uniform
• TaxSaver commuter tickets scheme available
• Refer a friend initiative available
• Bike to work scheme

Requirements

• A friendly, positive, and can-do attitude
• Previous experience in a catering, kitchen, or hospitality environment is desirable
• Kitchen porter or kitchen assistant experience is an advantage
• Good understanding of food hygiene and HACCP principles
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
• Reliable, punctual, and able to work well as part of a team
• Good communication skills
• Flexibility to assist in different areas of the kitchen as required
• Manual handling knowledge is desirable (training can be provided)

Responsibilities

• Assisting with basic food preparation as directed by the chefs
• Washing pots, pans, crockery, cutlery, and kitchen utensils
• Operating and maintaining the dishwasher
• Keeping the kitchen, food preparation areas, and storage areas clean and organised
• Cleaning and sanitising kitchen equipment, work surfaces, floors, and waste disposal areas
• Receiving and storing deliveries in accordance with food safety procedures
• Assisting with stock rotation and ensuring correct food storage
• Following all HACCP and food safety procedures, including record keeping where required
• Assisting with waste management and recycling procedures
• Supporting the catering team during busy service periods
• Attending to customer needs when required
• Clearing and cleaning tables to ensure a pleasant dining environment
• Cleaning general dining and floor areas
• Ensuring high standards of cleanliness, hygiene, and customer service at all times
• Going the extra mile to provide an excellent customer experience

Our aim is to offer you a career, not just a job. We look forward to hearing from you!

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Benefits:

• Bike to work scheme
• Employee assistance program
• Food allowance
• Sick pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Skibbereen, County Cork: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

• Are you aware that flexibility to work occasional weekends is required to meet business needs?

Experience:

• Catering & Kitchen Assistant: 1 year (required)

Language:

• Professional Level English (required)

Work Location: In person