Catering Assistant – Navan

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Catering Assistant Jobs Navan | Healthcare Catering Role

Looking for Catering Assistant jobs in Navan or Kitchen Assistant work in healthcare?

We are recruiting Catering Assistants to join a busy healthcare facility in Navan, supporting the safe preparation, delivery and service of nutritious meals for patients and staff.

This is a frontline healthcare catering role where your work directly supports patient wellbeing, service quality and daily hospital operations. Ideal for candidates with experience in catering, kitchen assistant roles or healthcare food service.

Key Responsibilities:

Prepare and serve meals and beverages in line with dietary and nutritional guidelines
Deliver meals to wards and assist patients respectfully during mealtimes
Support kitchen operations, including food preparation and plating assistance
Maintain high standards of hygiene across kitchens, equipment, trolleys and utensils
Follow HACCP, food safety and infection control procedures at all times
Stock, label and rotate ward pantry supplies correctly
Work closely with catering teams, kitchen staff and ward teams to ensure smooth service

Requirements:

6–12 months’ experience in catering assistant or kitchen assistant roles
Experience in healthcare catering, hospital kitchens or high-volume food service is an advantage
Strong understanding of HACCP food safety standards
Legal right to work in Ireland
Garda Vetting is mandatory for relevant roles.
International Police Clearance is required where a candidate has lived or worked outside Ireland for 6 months or more since the age of 16
Ability to provide 5 years of verifiable work references
Reliable, flexible and a strong team player with good communication skills
Full Driver’s License (Desirable)

Salary & Benefits

€17.53 per hour
Double pay on Sundays and Bank Holidays
Full-time daytime hours, typically 7:00am–6:30pm, supporting work–life balance
Supportive healthcare environment with structured onboarding
Ongoing placements and career development opportunities
Professional support from office team and out-of-hours on-call service
Competitive pay scale with scheduled reviews recognising contribution and growth
For non-EEA Nationals, eligibility and requirements for an employment permit apply.