Full time Kitchen Porter

Role overview

Gourmet Food Parlour is hiring an experienced and energetic kitchen porter for its catering kitchen in Santry, County Dublin. This is a hands-on full-time, permanent position suited to someone who is motivated, dependable, and ready to contribute to a busy kitchen environment.

The role is ideal for a team-oriented person who takes pride in maintaining cleanliness, order, and hygiene standards, while also supporting the wider kitchen operation and growing with the business.

Key duties

• Clean crockery, utensils, and other kitchen items throughout the day.
• Carry out routine cleaning of kitchen work areas.
• Perform thorough cleaning of kitchen equipment when needed.
• Keep storage spaces organised, safe, and tidy.
• Assist with deliveries and related porter tasks.
• Maintain waste areas in good condition, including packaging disposal and recycling.
• Support porter duties across all areas under the Head Chef’s control.
• Take part in training required to complete tasks safely and correctly.
• Handle other reasonable duties that may be assigned from time to time.

What the employer is looking for

• A strong team player with a positive attitude.
• Someone who stays composed under pressure and can manage several tasks at once within tight deadlines.
• Reliable attendance and punctuality on a consistent basis.
• Flexibility to work early mornings, evenings, weekends, nights, and public holidays.
• Ability to follow store procedures, safety standards, and HACCP requirements.
• Clear, friendly communication with coworkers.
• Good personal hygiene and compliance with dress code standards aligned to HACCP.
• Willingness to perform varied duties across the store during each shift.
• A valid work permit or visa for Ireland.

Working conditions and additional information

This is a remote-ineligible role and must be performed on site in Santry. The schedule may include 8-hour shifts, 10-hour shifts, day shifts, and night shifts.

The company offers a flexible work environment, training and career progression opportunities, access to a dedicated training platform, an employee assistance programme, and free coffee during shifts. Additional benefits include employee discount, on-site parking, and a wellness programme.

Gourmet Food Parlour states that it is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a respectful workplace where all applicants are treated fairly.

Applicants should be available to work full-time hours. English is required, and the candidate must have authorisation to work in Ireland.