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Catering Assistant - Dublin City Centre

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    3Q Recruitment
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    Ref: #JOB-2435907
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    Co. Dublin,
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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: 26 Feb 2026
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    Closing On: 26 Mar 2026

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Healthcare Catering Assistant – Dublin City Centre | Hospital Catering Role

3Q Recruitment is hiring Healthcare Catering Assistants to work in a busy hospital setting in Dublin City Centre. This is a hands-on, rewarding role supporting patient care through food preparation, ward delivery and meal service.

If you’re looking for stable daytime hours, a supportive healthcare environment and ongoing work, this is an excellent opportunity.
Role Overview
Location: Dublin City Centre
Pay: €17.53 per hour
Shifts: Daytime only
Environment: Hospital / healthcare catering
Working Hours
Flexible roster – 5 days over 7
Day shifts: 8:30am – 5:30pm
Ward-based work and meal delivery included
What You’ll Do
Prepare and serve meals and drinks for patients and staff
Deliver meals to hospital wards and assist patients during mealtimes
Maintain high standards of kitchen hygiene and cleanliness
Stock, rotate and manage ward pantry supplies
Follow HACCP food safety and infection control procedures
Work closely with catering and ward teams to ensure smooth daily service
What You’ll Need
6–12 months’ experience as a Catering Assistant, Kitchen Porter or similar role
(healthcare or hospital experience is an advantage)
Basic knowledge of food hygiene and HACCP
Legal right to work in Ireland
Garda Vetting is mandatory for relevant roles.
International Police Clearance is required where a candidate has lived or worked outside Ireland for 6 months or more since the age of 16
Ability to provide 5 years of work references
Reliable, flexible and comfortable working as part of a team
Pay & Benefits
€17.53 per hour
Double pay on Sundays and Bank Holidays
Full-time hours with daytime shifts only
Supportive, friendly healthcare working environment
Ongoing placements and opportunities for progression
Backed by an experienced office team and 24/7 on-call support
Central Dublin City Centre location, easily accessible by DART, bus and Luas
Competitive pay structure with scheduled rate reviews
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