Kitchen Porter

Role overview

Aramark is hiring Kitchen Porters for a client location in Cork, County Cork, Ireland. This is a full-time on-site role with a 39-hour weekly contract, spread across 5 days out of 7. Team members must be fully flexible, as shift patterns can change based on operational requirements.

Key responsibilities

• Follow food safety and hygiene standards at all times, with particular attention to HACCP requirements.
• Accept food deliveries only after checking that products meet quality expectations.
• Store food correctly in line with hygiene rules and maintain FIFO stock rotation.
• Carry out cleaning tasks for service areas, equipment, and furniture as needed.
• Prepare service counters and related serving points before use.
• Ensure food items and equipment are put away properly after service.
• Keep personal grooming, appearance, and uniform in line with company standards.
• Support the company’s health and safety policies and help put them into practice.
• Track and log food and equipment temperatures.
• Assist in other kitchen areas on-site during quieter periods in hospitality.
• Stay alert to kitchen and surrounding-area hazards and report them to the line manager.
• Take on additional duties assigned by the line manager to support smooth department operations.

Requirements

• Interest in food and customer service.
• Prior work experience is expected.
• Working knowledge of food hygiene practices, including HACCP.
• Good command of English.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule across 5 days out of 7.

Additional information

This role is a 39-hour per week contract. Shifts may vary depending on business needs.

Qualifications

A keen interest in food and service, previous experience, a solid understanding of food hygiene including HACCP, and good English comprehension are required.