JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title: Kitchen Porter
Department: Catering
Reports to: Sous Chef /Head Chef/ Catering Ops Manager / Head of Catering
Date: 2025
Salary: €16.80 per hour

QUALIFICATIONS

• Good General Health
• Flexibility to meet department requirements

EXPERIENCE

• Preferable 6 months relevant work experience.
• Preferable knowledge of Food Hygiene

JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES AND KNOWLEDGE

• Cleaning
• Observes all infection control policies for proper food handling, storage, hand washing, glove wearing, uniform and grooming. Works as a team player to meet goals and department demands.
• Exhibits high level of customer/patient relation skills.
• Exhibits ability to work as member of team in daily performance of duties.
• Interaction with all hospital departments.
• Knowledge of all standard procedures for food preparation, goods in, storage and hygiene.

• Carry out necessary cleaning tasks in order to maintain a clean, tidy and hygienic environment.
• Sweep/mop floors during service and at the time of the shift.
• Wash up all soiled crockery, cutlery, glassware, pots and pans.
• Unload deliveries, collect waste and carry it to refuse bins
• Collects and places rubbish in designated containers. Breaks down cardboard boxes.
• Lift and carry heavy items.
• Stocks storeroom and freezer, rotating supplies for first and last out.
• Stocks canteens
• Participates in quality control and quality improvement data gathering.
• Observe the correct use and care of equipment reporting any defect in materials or equipment properly.
• Follow HACCP guidelines and ensure that all the necessary information is being recorded accurately and efficiently.
• Observes infection control and HACCP policies in food handling storage, wearing gloves and proper protective equipment.
• Knows and follows hospital policies, procedures and practices in compliance with legislations and JCI requirements.
• Knows and follows fire and disaster plan, Manual Handling technics, use PPE if needed
• Provide assistance to other staff if needed
• Food preparation
• Any other duties, which may be necessary from time to time