Reporting to: Head Chef
Role Type: Permanent
Hours: Full-time
Salary: €14.15–€15.15 per hour (depending on experience)
Location: GROW HQ, Waterford
GIY is an award-winning social enterprise dedicated to creating a movement of people connected to real food. Organic, fresh, local, seasonal food grown in living soil.
GROW HQ, the home of GIY, opened in 2016 and features a multi-award-winning farm-to-fork café, organic farm shop, organic training gardens, and a regenerative farm located at Curraghmore Estate.
We are looking for a reliable and hardworking Kitchen Porter to join our kitchen team. This is a permanent, full-time position supporting our daytime café service and seasonal evening service.
The role will primarily involve working Wednesday to Sunday, with occasional Tuesday shifts during busier periods.
Operational Hours
Tuesday – Prep Day (occasional shifts)
Wednesday – 8:00am – 4:00pm
Thursday – 8:00am – 8:00pm (extended evening service during July & August)
Friday – 8:00am – 8:00pm (extended evening service during July & August)
Saturday – 8:00am – 8:00pm (extended evening service during July & August)
Sunday – 8:00am – 4:00pm
Job Responsibilities
- Washing dishes, pots, pans, and kitchen equipment.
- Maintaining a clean, organised, and hygienic kitchen and wash-up area.
- Assisting with basic food preparation when required.
- Receiving, checking, and putting away deliveries.
- Supporting the chefs and wider kitchen team throughout service.
- Following all food safety, hygiene, and cleaning procedures.
- Assisting with end-of-day cleaning and closing duties.
The Ideal Candidate Will Be
- Reliable, punctual, and hardworking.
- Able to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
- A positive team player with a willingness to learn.
- Comfortable following instructions and working independently when required.
- Previous kitchen experience is an advantage but is not essential, as full training will be provided.
Benefits & Perks
We believe in looking after our team and offer a range of benefits from day one, with additional perks and long-term rewards as your time with us grows.
Immediate Benefits
- 10% staff discount in our retail store.
- Free staff lunch on every shift.
- On-site parking.
- Access to complimentary growing, cooking, and wellness courses (subject to availability).
- Flexible working arrangements where operationally possible.
After Successful Completion of Probation
- Company Pension Scheme (subject to eligibility).
- Death in Service Benefit.
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
- Wellness Programme.
- Bike to Work Scheme.
- Sports Club Membership support.
- Paid volunteer days within the community.
- Additional annual leave based on length of service.
- Enhanced paid sick leave based on length of service.
How to Apply
Please submit your CV along with a one-page cover letter outlining how your skills and experience meet the criteria above and confirming that you are applying for the permanent, full-time Kitchen Porter position.
All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: €14.15-€15.15 per hour
Benefits:
- Food allowance
- On-site parking
- Store discount
Application question(s):
- Are you resident in Ireland?
Experience:
- Kitchen: 2 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Kitchen Qualification (required)
- Drivers License (required)
Work authorisation:
Work Location: In person
