Location: IDA Industrial Estate, Cork Rd, Waterford
Reporting to: Head Chef
Hours: 39
Shift Pattern: TBC - Day Time Hours, No Late Nights
Job Summary
A Kitchen Porter plays a vital role in maintaining the cleanliness, organization, and efficiency of the kitchen. You’ll support chefs and kitchen staff by ensuring all areas are clean, equipment is maintained, and supplies are well-stocked, helping the kitchen run smoothly and safely.
Key Responsibilities
- Wash and sanitize dishes, utensils, pots, pans, and kitchen equipment.
- Keep kitchen areas clean, tidy, and compliant with food hygiene standards.
- Assist with basic food preparation tasks as required (e.g., peeling, chopping).
- Empty and clean bins, and handle waste disposal safely.
- Clean and maintain kitchen floors, work surfaces, and storage areas.
- Unload and organize deliveries of food and kitchen supplies.
- Support chefs and kitchen staff during busy service periods.
- Follow all health, safety, and hygiene procedures.
- Report any maintenance or safety issues promptly.
Experience / Person Specification
- Must have full legal rights to work in the country. Evidence will be required
- Previous experience in a kitchen or catering environment (preferred but not essential).
- Strong attention to cleanliness and hygiene.
Job Dimensions:
A positive work attitude, being adaptable, self-starting and a team player
1. Practical:
- Greet and Feed staff/ guests/residents in a polite and friendly manner
- Cooking by the menu
- Cleaning of the kitchen after use and maintain a clean kitchen
- Food orders as per menu
- Work with the menus together with manager on duty
- Handle deliveries according to procedure.
2. Customer Relations
- Encourage good relations with all colleagues on site
- Promptly deal with any queries or complaints from manager
- Cooperate with safe working practices (manual handling and safe use of chemicals)
- Adhere to all training in relation to cleaning so as to promote the highest standard of safety and hygiene awareness
- Have an interest in environment and sustainability initiatives.
- Follow all guidelines and training given to you by the supervisor/trainer in the work environment.
3 Training
- Part take in induction training for new staff
- Part take in ongoing training from ISS internal or external training departments
- Cooperate with safe working practices (manual handling/safe use of chemicals etc)
- Adhere to all training in relation to food hygiene and cleaning so as to promote the highest standard of safety and hygiene awareness
- Follow all guidelines and training given to you by the supervisor/ trainer in the food environment.
- Till operation and customer service at point of sale
4. HSEQ
- Understand how ISO fits into daily business operations.
- Read, understand and work in accordance with the company’s HSEQ Policies.
- Complete tasks in accordance with company HSEQ procedures and work instructions
- Ensure safe work practices and procedures are followed on site
- Use of Personal Protective Clothing and Equipment (w/a)
Other features of the job
It may be necessary to work alternative hours, shift patterns or unsociable hours, including weekends and sometimes more than contracted hours. As part of your job, you will be expected to attend training events and/or meetings and travel to other locations may be required. Local requirements will govern your patterns and locations of work.
ISS Facility Services is an equal opportunities employer.
Be Who You Are. Become What You Want. Be Part of Something Bigger.
At ISS, we’re committed to creating spaces where everyone can thrive. We bring people and places together, offering a welcoming and inclusive workplace where every identity, skill, and passion has a place to grow. Whether you’re on the frontline or behind the scenes in strategy and sales, you’re part of something that truly impacts our clients, our people, and our world. People make places – and at ISS, we’re proud of the impact our people have in industries like healthcare, education, and professional services.
Your potential is our purpose. Our dedicated team supports employee growth through continuous learning, upskilling, and unique opportunities for advancement. ISS also champions inclusion: we’re proud members of The Valuable 500, advancing initiatives for diverse abilities, gender balance, and age inclusion.
Safety and wellbeing are our foundation. Through rigorous health and safety standards, regular training, and wellness programs, we’re committed to being a safe space for all our staff. Recognising our people’s achievements is a key part of our culture – from our Apple Awards to our Global Leadership conference, we celebrate your impact.
Join ISS and discover a career with purpose, growth, and recognition. Come be part of the journey to becoming the World’s Greatest Service Organisation
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: €14.15 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee assistance program
- Wellness program
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Waterford, County Waterford: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Kitchen Porter: 1 year (required)
Language:
Work authorisation:
Work Location: In person
