Job Details

Kitchen Porter

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    Sodexo Ireland
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    Ref: #JOB-2468208
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    University of Galway, Co. Galway,
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    No of positions: 1
  • Image Part Time
    Paid Position
  • Image Hours per week
    37.5 hours per week
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    14.85 Euro Hourly
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    Published On: 08 Sep 2026
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    Closing On: 22 Sep 2026

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Full Time
37.5 hours per week
Monday to Friday
€14.85 per hour
Opportunities for career development
Plus our Sodexo employee benefits package

Kitchen Porter
University of Galway

This role delivers in more ways than one
We're passionate about cooking up exceptional service for students, colleagues and visitors across the University of Galway campus, and we know that a clean and efficient kitchen is the key to making that possible. An energetic and proactive team player, you'll be the backbone of our catering services, helping to keep our kitchens running smoothly every day.

Join a team that values you for being you. Valued. Recognised. Rewarded.

What you will do:
Keep all kitchen areas, equipment, crockery and utensils clean, tidy and well-organised
Help chefs check, accept and correctly store incoming deliveries
Dispose of kitchen waste and recyclables safely and responsibly
Assist chefs with food preparation tasks when required
Support the smooth running of kitchen operations during busy service periods
Follow food safety, hygiene and health and safety procedures at all times
Work closely with the kitchen team and support colleagues where needed

What you will bring:
We provide full training, but previous kitchen or hospitality experience is a plus
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-energy environment
A good eye for cleanliness and hygiene
A team-first attitude and willingness to pitch in wherever needed
Reliability, flexibility and a positive approach to work
The ability to follow procedures and work safely
Sodexo and our clients are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults within a regulated activity.

We also offer a range of perks, rewards and benefits for our colleagues and their families:
Unlimited access to an online platform offering wellbeing support
An extensive Employee Assistance Programme to help with everyday issues or life's larger problems, including legal and financial advice, support with work or personal issues impacting your wellbeing
Access to a 24hr virtual GP Service
Sodexo Discounts Scheme, offering great deals 24/7 across popular big-brand retailers
Save for your future by becoming a member of the Pension Plan
Opportunities to enable colleagues to grow and succeed throughout their career at Sodexo, including a variety of learning and development tools
Bike to Work Scheme to help colleagues to do their bit for the environment whilst keeping fit
Sodexo UK and Irelands enhanced benefits and leave policies

Sodexo reserves the right to close this advert early if we are in receipt of a high number of applications 
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Career Level

  • Not Required

Candidate Requirements

Essential Desirable

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