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Catering Assistant

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    Clare Youth Service
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    Ref: #CES-2440447
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    Carmody Street, Ennis, Clare, V95 EK75
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    No of positions: 1
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    Community Employment Programme
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    19.5 hours per week
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    Community Employment Programme Rates
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    Published On: 30 Mar 2026
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    Closing On: 08 May 2026

Eligibility to participate on CE is generally linked to those who are 21 years or over and in receipt of a qualifying social welfare payment for 1 year or more or 18 years and over for certain disadvantaged groups. Your eligibility will have to be verified by the Department.

To register your interest you can contact an Employment Personal Advisor (EPA) in your local Intreo Centre.

Applicants should supply suitable character references and be prepared to complete a Garda vetting application form.



Duties

This is a developmental opportunity, no experience necessary. Accredited training will be provided to support your career. 

Applicants must  have a motivation to learn and an interest in food and cooking. They should be able to demonstrate a moderate range of knowledge, skills and competencies relevant to the role, be able to work with responsibility and demonstrate the ability to work on their own initiative and as part of a team.
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The role of the Catering assistant will be to support the work of the Clare Youth Service by undertaking a wide range of Catering/ Coffee Shop related tasks.  
Duties will range from:
Planning  menus in consultation with Manager and Catering staff 
Producing foods for breakfast, lunch
Assisting with daily food preparation
Washing  up
Cleaning kitchens 
Taking care of all aspects of hygiene
Collection and disposal of waste 
Assisting with detailed stock takes 
Helping unload deliveries from suppliers.
Assist in the Coffee Bar, with Set-up, Food Service and Till operation 
Completing compulsory Food Hygiene Course and all other relevant training
All other necessary catering tasks

Applicant must be able to  communicate and liaise with staff/young people/volunteers/general public in an appropriate manner at all times. 

Applicants will be required to complete a Garda Vetting Application form. 

A minimum English language and literacy competency of B1 in writing, reading, listening, and speaking on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFRL) is required at entry to the programme for speakers of English as a second language.
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