Catering Assistant
Apleona Ireland • Sligo
Saint Johns Terrace 34, F91 FK7K Sligo
At Apleona, we are always on the lookout for talented and dynamic individuals to join our team. We are currently recruiting for a Catering Assistant to be based in sligo
Shift Pattern: Monday 10:00 - 15:00 Wednesday 10:00 - 15:00 Friday 10:00 - 18:00
Main duties and responsibilities
- Ensure that all food and products are consistently prepared and served according to the Canteen’s recipes, portioning, and serving standards
- Fill in where needed to ensure customer service standards and efficient operations
- Prepare all required paperwork, including forms, reports, and schedules, in an organised and timely manner
- Ensure that all equipment is kept clean and in excellent working condition through personal inspection and by following the canteen’s preventative maintenance programs
- Ensure product costing takes place and approval is sought before planning and pricing menu items. Establish portion sizes and prepare standard recipe cards
- Ensure accurate stocktaking each week and submit timesheets
- Control food cost and usage by following proper requisition of products from storage areas, product storage procedures, standard recipes, and waste control procedures
- Report any violations of company policies, rules, and procedures
- Oversee the training of personnel in the safe operation of all equipment and utensils
- Responsible for overseeing kitchen personnel in cleanliness and sanitation practices
- Ensure compliance with HACCP regulations
- Responsible for maintaining appropriate cleaning schedules for floors, mats, walls, other equipment, and food storage areas
- Check and maintain proper food holding and refrigeration temperature control points
- Maintain professional appearance at all times, clean and well-groomed in accordance with company standards and uniform policy
- Develop a positive working relationship with fellow workers and customers, and avoid conflict
- Attends training sessions as required
The successful candidate must also be/have:
- A minimum of 2 years of experience in kitchen preparation and cooking
- At least 6 months of experience in a similar capacity
- Must be able to communicate clearly with managers, kitchen staff, and School staff & Students
- Be a team player, have time management and organisational skills
- Be motivated, enthusiastic, and indeed reliable
- Be able to reach, bend, stoop, and frequently lift as required within the kitchen environment
- Be able to work in a standing position for long periods of time
We look forward to your application
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“At Apleona FoodSpace, we have always believed that great workplace food starts with responsibility. For over a decade, we’ve been shaping a food philosophy rooted in sustainability, transparency and quality local produce. While this approach is now becoming standard across the industry, we continue to look ahead – rethinking how food can help futureproof our planet. From working closely with farmers and producers to operating zero‑waste kitchens and cooking everything from scratch, we explore every step of the food system with care, creativity and purpose.”
"No two weeks are ever the same in catering, which is exactly what I love about the role. My work combines hands-on cooking with leading and developing a strong team, alongside managing the day-to-day realities of a busy site. I started my career as a chef in 2010 and joined FoodSpace in 2023, progressing to Chef Manager in 2024. The most rewarding part of my job is seeing the team grow, thrive, and work together in a positive, supportive kitchen culture.”
