Food Service Assistant

Job Description

We are seeking an enthusiastic and customer-focused Food Service Assistant to join our team in St Columba's College, Whitechurch, Dublin 16, Ireland. St Columba's is a secondary boarding school situated across the M50 in the south county Dublin foothills. As a vital member of our food service operations, you will contribute to creating a positive dining experience for our customers while maintaining high standards of food quality and safety.

• Assist in food preparation, including washing, cutting, and portioning ingredients
• Serve meals and beverages to customers in a friendly and efficient manner
• Operate and maintain kitchen equipment, ensuring cleanliness and proper functioning
• Follow food safety and sanitation procedures to maintain a hygienic work environment
• Restock serving lines, condiment stations, and dining areas as needed
• Assist with inventory management and storage of food items and supplies
• Collaborate with team members to ensure smooth kitchen operations and timely service
• Respond promptly and professionally to customer inquiries and concerns
• Participate in cleaning and organizing kitchen and dining areas
• Assist with special events and catering services as required

PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT INFORMATION BEFORE YOU APPLY.

• The site is difficult to get to using public transport, please explore your transport options.
• The hours are determined by the school's term time, eg the school is closed for 3 weeks at Easter & Christmas, 4 weeks in August and 1 week in October and February.
• The full-time role is usually 40 hrs/wk but this is not guaranteed due to the school's term time.
• The shifts are typically 5 days over 7 but flexibility would be desired, overtime is sometimes available.
• The shifts are typically 11:00 - 19:00 but flexibility is desired, sometimes 07-15:00

Qualifications

• Food handling experience
• Previous experience in food service or hospitality industry preferred
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices
• Excellent customer service skills with a friendly and professional demeanor
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
• Flexible and adaptable to changing priorities and work schedules
• Basic math skills for cash handling and inventory management
• Physical stamina to stand, walk, and lift up to 25 pounds for extended periods
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced work environment
• Excellent communication skills in English, both verbal and written

Additional Information

For almost 20 years, for every client, in every location (whether that’s an office, stadium, cathedral or university), we have created beautiful spaces, exciting menus and friendly teams, so that each and every customer can have the hospitality experience they deserve.

We need the brightest and the best to join us to make this all possible. We will support you to create your hospitality legacy and build a career that you are proud of.

Our drive and belief in our people, means that we always strive to supercharge our team’s careers. ‘Better’ is a daily habit that sits deep within our DNA, meaning learning will be front and centre of your experience working with us.

Join us, and be part of the food revolution!

BaxterStorey Values:

ALWAYS VISIONARY

We strive for better, we never settle, never compromise, never follow. We lead the way, blazing our own trail.

WHOLEHEARTEDLY POSITIVE

We are up-beat, motivating and inspiring. Our love for what we do radiates through our food, and is amplified by our people.

CREATIVELY COLLABORATIVE

We embrace our differences to push creativity and we work together to be better.

FOREVER CONSCIOUS

We work together as a team to lead by example, protecting the planet and supporting local communities.

Interested? Even if you don’t meet all requirements, we’d like to hear from you. If you are motivated and hungry to learn, we can work together to develop your potential.

We are proud to be an inclusive employer and welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds. We celebrate individuality and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage applications from people of all ages, abilities, gender identities, sexual orientations, races, religions, and socio-economic backgrounds.

BaxterStorey is committed to encouraging equity, diversity, and inclusion (ED&I) among our workforce and aim for our workforce to be truly representative of all sections of society, and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To support our commitment to this we have set ourselves an ambition to ‘set the standard and to be recognised for having the most inclusive culture in hospitality’.

Join us and bring your unique perspective to our team.

Compensation: N/A to 14.9 (EUR) (WEEKLY)