Job Description
Title:  Catering Assistant
Requisition #:  REF421A
Location:  Swords, Coun, IE
Career Area:  Food Services
Information at a Glance

Company Description

At Aramark, we empower our people to create experiences that matter. We share a passion for hospitality, it's at the foundation of everything we do. We believe a career should develop your talents, fuel your passions, and empower your professional growth. No matter what you're pursuing, we can help you reach your full potential. Every day presents a new challenge and opportunity to discover something new about yourself.

Job Description

We are seeking an enthusiastic and reliable Catering Assistant to join our dynamic catering team in Swords, Ireland. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a busy catering environment, supporting the delivery of outstanding food and customer service whilst developing your skills as part of a friendly and collaborative team. You will play a vital role in ensuring smooth operations and maintaining the highest standards of service and cleanliness throughout our catering facility. - Assist with food preparation and service delivery in a fast-paced catering environment, responding flexibly to changing priorities - Perform washing up, cleaning, and general housekeeping duties to maintain a hygienic and organised workspace

  • Follow all food hygiene and health and safety procedures at all times, demonstrating commitment to maintaining safe working practices - Support colleagues to ensure efficient and seamless service delivery, contributing to a welcoming and inclusive working environment - Provide excellent customer service to all customers with a positive and empathetic approach
  • Maintain high standards of cleanliness and organisation throughout the catering facility, paying close attention to detail in all assigned duties - Assist with stock management and basic inventory tasks as directed, demonstrating organisational skills - Demonstrate resilience and efficiency when working under pressure during busy service periods - Maintain personal hygiene standards and adhere to all health and safety regulations consistently

Qualifications

**What We Are Seeking:** - A positive and enthusiastic attitude towards work and customer service - Excellent people skills and ability to communicate effectively with colleagues and customers - Strong ability to work collaboratively as part of a team, supporting colleagues when required - Reliable and flexible approach to work, with good time keeping and punctuality

  • Commitment to maintaining high standards of service, cleanliness, and food hygiene - Physical stamina and ability to work on your feet for extended periods - Attention to detail and strong organisational skills - Willingness to follow instructions and procedures consistently - Ability to work under pressure and remain resilient during busy periods
  • Basic numeracy skills for stock management tasks **Desirable Experience:** - Previous experience in catering or food service (however, full induction and training will be provided)

**Essential Requirements:** - Enhanced DBS check required - Legal right to work in Ireland - Willingness to undergo food hygiene training as part of your induction - Commitment to maintaining personal hygiene standards and adhering to health and safety procedures

Additional Information

About Aramark 
Aramark Ireland is a leader in food, facilities, and workplace services, supporting clients across healthcare, education, business, and the public sector. With over 40 years in Ireland and more than 8,000 colleagues across Ireland and Northern Ireland, we are committed to service excellence, innovation, sustainability, and creating meaningful experiences for our clients, colleagues, and communities.  

Aramark is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcomes applications from all candidates.