Job Ref: KHL1646
Branch: The Europe Hotel Resort
Location: Fossa, Killarney, Co. Kerry, V93 KHN6, Ireland
Salary/Benefits: Competitive Salary
Contract type: Permanent
Hours: Full Time
Shift pattern: Flexible
Hours per week: 40
Posted date: 18/06/2026
Closing date: 20/07/2026
Kitchen Porter
We are currently recruiting for a Kitchen Porter who will work in our Kitchen Department. As Kitchen Porter, you will be required to perform duties requested by the Head Chef. You will be part of a diverse team operating at a fast-paced centre of excellence.
Duties:
- Be aware of the agreed standards for all kitchen areas
- Ensure all crockery, cutlery and kitchen equipment are cleaned and stored
- You will maintain the hygiene and operational cleanliness levels within all kitchens, storage areas, waste areas and the staff canteen along with back of house areas and staff toilets
- Aware of the Health Safety Regulations and to be compliant with HACCP procedures
- Follow all hotel procedures and maintain personal and work hygiene to a high degree
- Involved in the maintenance of the kitchen area, sweeping and mopping floors, steam clean bins and empty bins when full etc.
- Cleaning and maintaining the delivery and waste areas, including bottle and food waste bins, to a very high standard
- Attending or fulfilling all required trainings scheduled by kitchen/hotel management
- Ensure equipment in the kitchen department is functioning and report issues with maintenance to your team leader
- Organizing kitchens for banqueting events
- Ability to assist in the preparation and serving of food when requested
- Ensure that the work outlined on the daily cleaning sheets is completed to the highest standard and in the most efficient manner
- Ensure that stock levels of the chemical room are maintained
- Ensure that the correct chemicals and colour coded cleaning equipment is used correctly
- Ensure that all spills/breakages are attended to immediately with the correct equipment and safety signage
Requirements:
- Ability to multi-task
- Ability of working and carrying out tasks on your own accord without supervision
- Confident working in a fast paced environment
- Attention to detail
- Flexible with regards to hours, including evening work
- Good self-presentation.
- team player and ability to display enthusiasm in all interactions.
- Fluency of the English language, both verbal and written, is essential
- Maintaining a safe and hygienic kitchen environment
- Positive Attitude
- Ability to work under pressure
- Planning and organization skills with strong attention to details is essential
Benefits:
- Competitive salaries
- Complimentary meals whilst on duty
- Pension Schemes
- Employee Discounts
- Career Development
- Training
- Tax saving Schemes
- Employee Social Events
- Complimentary laundry of company provided uniforms
- Please note that we are only able to consider candidates who have independently obtained the legal right to work in Ireland for this position. Proof of eligibility to work in Ireland may be required upon application.
**Staff accommodation is not available for this role
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