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Catering Assistant - Mullingar

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    3Q Recruitment
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    Ref: #JOB-2427991
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    Co. Westmeath,
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    No of positions: 1
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    Paid Position
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    39 hours per week
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    17.53 Euro Hourly
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    Published On: 09 Jan 2026
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    Closing On: 06 Feb 2026

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Catering Assistant – Mullingar | Healthcare Catering Job
  
We are recruiting a Catering Assistant for a busy healthcare facility in Mullingar, supporting kitchen, ward and canteen services across the site. This is a key position within the healthcare catering team, helping to deliver nutritious meals safely and ensuring food service areas are kept to the highest hygiene and compliance standards.
  
This role is ideal for candidates with experience in hospital catering, healthcare food service, or high-volume kitchen environments, and who are looking to develop their skills within a clinical setting.
  
Key Responsibilities

Assist in preparing and serving meals and beverages in line with dietary and portion guidelines
Support ward meal delivery and provide respectful assistance to patients during mealtimes
Maintain high hygiene standards across kitchens, canteen areas, equipment and preparation spaces
Follow HACCP, food safety and infection control procedures at all times
Correctly store, label and rotate food to maintain freshness and minimise waste
Help run canteen operations to ensure a smooth, efficient and customer-focused service
Keep kitchen and canteen pantries organised, stocked and ready for daily service
Follow proper waste disposal and recycling practices
Work collaboratively with catering, canteen and ward teams to support safe and reliable food service

Requirements

6–12 months’ catering or kitchen experience (experience in healthcare catering or hospital kitchens an advantage)
Knowledge of HACCP and food safety standards
Legal right to work in Ireland and ability to complete Garda Vetting
Ability to provide five years of verifiable work references
Strong teamwork, reliability and communication skills
High commitment to hygiene and infection control requirements
Flexibility to work various daytime shifts across a weekly roster, including weekends and Bank Holidays

Salary & Benefits

€17.53 per hour
Double Pay on Sundays and Bank Holidays
Full-time daytime hours, typically 7:00am–6:30pm, working 5 days over 7
A meaningful role contributing directly to patient wellbeing and daily healthcare operations
Ongoing placement opportunities and professional development
Supportive team environment within a well-established healthcare facility
Competitive pay scale with scheduled reviews recognising growth and contribution 
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