Catering Assistant

Catering Assistant

Are you hard-working, dependable, and looking for flexible work in the catering industry?

We are currently recruiting Catering Assistants for ongoing temporary roles across Dublin. These positions offer a great opportunity to gain experience in busy kitchen environments within schools, hospitals, care homes, and event venues.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Supporting kitchen staff with food preparation and basic cooking tasks
  • Provide excellent customer service if working on the front of house
  • Cleaning and maintaining hygiene standards in food prep and service areas
  • Operate basic POS or payment systems if required
  • Ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations

Requirements:

  • Previous experience in a similar catering or kitchen role (advantageous but not essential)
  • A strong work ethic and ability to work as part of a team
  • Good timekeeping and reliability
  • Flexibility to work varied shifts including mornings, evenings, and weekends
  • Valid Manual Handling and HACCP certificates (or willingness to obtain)

What We Offer:

  • Weekly pay
  • Flexible shifts to suit your availability
  • Friendly support from our recruitment team
  • Opportunities to work in a variety of locations and environments

Join an award-winning agency – Excel Recruitment has been recognised for excellence and offers a reliable and supportive pathway to success in the catering industry.

If you’re a motivated Kitchen Porter / Catering Assistant looking to start immediately, apply now or contact Daire if you have any queries 087 097 2382

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Head Chef – Daytime

Excel Recruitment is seeking an experienced Head Chef to join a high-end contract catering team in Galway.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a talented chef who thrives in a professional environment and is looking for a role with predominantly daytime hours, Monday to Friday.

With a focus on fresh, seasonal cooking and team leadership, this position offers excellent work-life balance alongside long-term career growth.

Benefits of the Head Chef role

  • Predominantly Monday to Friday role
  • Work-life balance with consistent daytime hours
  • Ongoing training, development, and upskilling opportunities
  • Access to a range of employee wellbeing and support programs
  • Pension scheme, life assurance, and other benefits
  • Career progression within an established and growing catering business

Requirements of the Head Chef

  • Proven experience as a Head Chef in a fast-paced, high-quality kitchen
  • Strong leadership and team development skills
  • Excellent communication, organisation, and time management
  • Financial acumen in managing gross profit margins and labour costs
  • Up-to-date knowledge of food safety standards and HACCP regulations
  • Computer literacy and comfort with stock and ordering systems
  • Valid work permit and full legal right to work in Ireland

Responsibilities of the Head Chef

  • Lead a professional kitchen team in delivering high-end corporate catering services
  • Create and execute seasonal, fresh, and locally sourced menus tailored to client needs
  • Maintain the highest standards in food preparation, quality, and presentation
  • Work alongside senior management to drive innovation and menu development
  • Manage stock levels, food purchasing, and supplier relationships efficiently
  • Train, supervise, and support kitchen staff to ensure smooth daily operations
  • Control kitchen costs and labour in line with financial targets and reporting metrics
  • Ensure full HACCP compliance, food safety, and cleanliness at all times
  • Schedule staff rosters in line with business needs and labour budgets

If you’re an ambitious and experienced Head Chef looking for a long-term role in a Monday to Friday kitchen environment, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply today with your CV or contact Kevin for a confidential chat 087 381 3866

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Catering Assistant

Catering Assistant – Limerick

Excel Recruitment is seeking a reliable Catering Assistant to join our temporary team supporting busy catering operations across Limerick. This role is ideal for candidates with strong full-time availability who can commit to full-day, Monday to Friday shifts when required.

Key Responsibilities

  • Handle till transactions and customer payments accurately and professionally
  • Deliver friendly, efficient service to customers throughout each shift
  • Assist with food preparation, service set-up, and maintaining dining areas
  • Keep workstations, equipment, and service areas clean, organised, and hygienic
  • Follow all food safety, HACCP, and health and safety procedures at all times
  • Take ownership of assigned duties to ensure service runs smoothly

Requirements

  • Previous experience as a Catering Assistant or within a busy food-service environment
  • Must have strong full-time availability for full-day weekday shifts, not just evenings or weekends
  • Confidence using tills and dealing with customers
  • Barista or coffee-making experience an advantage
  • Ability to work independently and use initiative
  • Good knowledge of food hygiene and safety standards
  • HACCP and Manual Handling certification required (training can be facilitated)
  • Reliable, punctual, and professionally presented

Benefits of Working with Excel Recruitment

  • Weekly pay
  • Holiday pay accrual
  • Support from a dedicated recruitment consultant
  • Opportunity to gain experience across various catering sites in Limerick

If you’re an experienced Catering Assistant seeking temporary work in Limerick and have strong full-time weekday availability, we’d be delighted to hear from you.
Apply below or contact Conor Meldrum at Excel Recruitment 087 770 3881

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Relief – Catering Assistant Athlone

Are you looking for temporary catering work that fits around your lifestyle? Excel Recruitment is recruiting Catering Assistants to work across multiple client locations the Athlone Area

This role offers flexibility and the chance to work in professional catering settings.

Responsibilities of a Catering Assistant

  • Cleaning dishes, pots, and kitchen equipment
  • Maintaining cleanliness across food preparation areas
  • Assisting kitchen teams with simple food prep tasks
  • Replenishing food service stations as needed
  • Delivering professional customer service

Requirements of a Catering Assistant

  • Manual Handling training (can be provided)
  • Food Safety or HACCP certification (training available)
  • Catering or hospitality experience is an advantage
  • Flexibility and reliability

Why Work with Excel Recruitment?

  • Shifts that suit your availability
  • Exposure to diverse hospitality settings
  • Build practical catering experience
  • Support from a friendly recruitment team
  • Weekly pay with holiday pay accrued

Apply below with your CV if interested or call John 0877044452

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Chef Wicklow

Are you a passionate and reliable Chef looking for flexible, ongoing work? Join our team of talented professionals providing high-quality culinary support across a variety of sites in County Wicklow.

Excel Recruitment are currently recruiting experienced Chefs for temporary assignments with immediate starts. You’ll have the opportunity to work in diverse environments, including hotels, restaurants, catering events, care facilities, and corporate settings.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Prepare and cook meals to a high standard in a timely manner
  • Follow health & safety and food hygiene regulations
  • Work independently or as part of a kitchen team
  • Adapt to different menus and kitchen setups
  • Maintain cleanliness and organisation in the kitchen

Requirements:

  • Proven experience as a Chef (CDP level or above)
  • Strong understanding of HACCP and allergen procedures
  • Ability to work in fast-paced environments
  • Flexibility with shifts and locations
  • Own transport is preferable due to lack of public transport
  • Eligibility to work in Ireland

What We Offer:

  • Ongoing, flexible work to suit your schedule
  • Weekly pay with competitive rates
  • Immediate start
  • Opportunities to work with a range of reputable clients

If you’re a skilled Chef seeking variety, flexibility, and consistent work, we’d love to hear from you!

Apply now with your CV or contact Daire directly to learn more. 089 0972382

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Chef

Relief Chef – Kildare

Excel Recruitment is currently seeking an experienced Relief Chef for an immediate start with a busy food service operation in County Kildare. This is an excellent opportunity for a chef who enjoys structured daytime hours and preparing high-quality, nutritious meals in a fast-paced kitchen environment.

Responsibilities:

  • Prepare and cook fresh, nutritious meals to a high standard
  • Assist with meal preparation and portioning in line with daily production requirements
  • Ensure all food safety and HACCP procedures are followed at all times
  • Maintain a clean, organized, and hygienic kitchen environment
  • Monitor stock levels and assist with stock rotation and storage
  • Work collaboratively with the kitchen team to ensure meals are prepared efficiently and on schedule

Requirements:

  • Minimum of 4 years’ experience as a Chef de Partie, Sous Chef, or similar role
  • Strong understanding of HACCP and food safety procedures
  • Manual Handling and HACCP certificates (or willingness to complete training)
  • Excellent time management and organizational skills
  • Legal entitlement to work in Ireland
  • A full driving licence and access to your own transport is an advantage

Benefits:

  • Competitive hourly pay, paid weekly
  • Accrued holiday pay

If you are interested in the relief chef position, please apply using the CV link below or apply directly Isabelle 087 375 1628

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Chef

Chef

We are currently recruiting experienced and passionate Chefs for exciting opportunities with our clients. The successful candidates will be responsible for preparing high-quality meals, maintaining excellent kitchen standards, and working effectively as part of a professional kitchen team.

Key Responsibilities

  • Prepare and cook menu items in accordance with recipes and quality standards.
  • Ensure consistency in food quality, presentation, and portion control.
  • Maintain high standards of food hygiene, cleanliness, and safety.
  • Monitor stock levels and assist with inventory control.
  • Minimise food waste and contribute to efficient kitchen operations.
  • Work collaboratively with the kitchen team to ensure smooth service.
  • Assist with menu development and daily specials where required.
  • Follow all food safety, health, and company procedures.

Requirements

  • Previous experience as a Chef
  • Strong knowledge of food preparation techniques and kitchen operations.
  • Good understanding of food safety and hygiene regulations.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
  • Excellent teamwork and communication skills.
  • Strong organisational and time management abilities.

What We Offer

  • Competitive pay with weekly payments
  • Flexible working hours
  • Paid holidays
  • Excellent work-life balance

If you’re interested in this opportunity, apply below or contact Nezaket on 087 429 7616. We’d be happy to discuss the role with you.

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Chef – North Dublin

Are you a passionate and reliable Chef looking for flexible, ongoing work? Join our team of talented professionals providing high-quality culinary support across a variety of sites in North Dublin.

Excel Recruitment are currently recruiting experienced Chefs for ongoing temporary assignments with immediate starts. You’ll have the opportunity to work in diverse environments, including hotels, restaurants, catering events, care facilities, and corporate settings.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Prepare and cook meals to a high standard in a timely manner
  • Follow health & safety and food hygiene regulations
  • Work independently or as part of a kitchen team
  • Adapt to different menus and kitchen setups
  • Maintain cleanliness and organisation in the kitchen

Requirements:

  • Proven experience as a Chef (Sous Chef level or above)
  • Strong understanding of HACCP and allergen procedures
  • Ability to work in fast-paced environments
  • Flexibility with shifts and locations
  • Own transport is an advantage but not essential
  • Eligibility to work in Ireland

What We Offer:

  • Ongoing, flexible work to suit your schedule
  • Weekly pay with competitive rates ( €18 – €21 per hour)
  • Immediate start
  • Opportunities to work with a range of reputable clients

If you’re a skilled Chef seeking variety, flexibility, and consistent work, we’d love to hear from you!

Apply now with your CV or contact Daire directly to learn more. 089 0972382

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Chef- South Dublin

Are you a passionate and reliable Chef looking for flexible, ongoing work? Join our team of talented professionals providing high-quality culinary support across a variety of sites in South Dublin.

Excel Recruitment are currently recruiting experienced Chefs for ongoing temporary assignments with immediate starts. You’ll have the opportunity to work in diverse environments, including hotels, restaurants, catering events, care facilities, and corporate settings.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Prepare and cook meals to a high standard in a timely manner
  • Follow health & safety and food hygiene regulations
  • Work independently or as part of a kitchen team
  • Adapt to different menus and kitchen setups
  • Maintain cleanliness and organisation in the kitchen

Requirements:

  • Proven experience as a Chef (Sous Chef level or above)
  • Strong understanding of HACCP and allergen procedures
  • Ability to work in fast-paced environments
  • Flexibility with shifts and locations
  • Own transport is an advantage but not essential
  • Eligibility to work in Ireland

What We Offer:

  • Ongoing, flexible work to suit your schedule
  • Weekly pay with competitive rates ( €18 – €21 per hour)
  • Immediate start
  • Opportunities to work with a range of reputable clients

If you’re a skilled Chef seeking variety, flexibility, and consistent work, we’d love to hear from you!

Apply now with your CV or contact Daire directly to learn more. 089 0972382

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Shop Manager – Butcher & Food Retail

Excel Recruitment is recruiting an experienced Shop Manager for a premium butchery, deli, and fresh food retail business in Dublin. This is a strong opportunity for a skilled butcher, fresh food manager, or food retail manager who takes pride in quality produce, great service, and leading a busy, high-performing team.

Benefits of this Shop Manager job in Dublin

  • Full-time, permanent position
  • Stable and secure employment
  • Supportive team environment
  • Ongoing training and development opportunities

Responsibilities of the Shop Manager

  • Manage the daily running of a busy butcher’s shop, deli, and fresh food counter
  • Lead, train, and support the team across butchery, kitchen, deli, and front of house
  • Maintain strong standards in food quality, HACCP, hygiene, merchandising, and presentation
  • Oversee stock control, ordering, traceability, waste, and margins
  • Drive sales and deliver a strong customer experience across fresh food and prepared meals

Requirements for this Shop Manager job

  • Proven butchery experience is essential
  • Management or supervisory experience in butchery, deli, fresh food, grocery retail, or hospitality
  • Strong leadership skills with the ability to organise and motivate a team
  • Good knowledge of HACCP, food safety, stock control, and fresh food standards
  • Commercial awareness across sales, waste, margins, and customer service
  • Full eligibility to work in Ireland

If you are an experienced butcher, deli manager, fresh food manager, or shop manager looking for a strong food retail role in Dublin, apply with your CV below or call Kevin for a confidential chat 087 381 3866

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