JOB ALERT: The Houses of the Oireachtas hiring for new role with attractive salary package

The Houses of the Oireachtas Service are now running a competition for the role of kitchen porter.

Based in the catering section of the Service, the successful candidate will assist the kitchen staff in all back-of-house duties across the catering facilities in the Leinster House complex.

Those applying must possess and be able to demonstrate previous experience in a busy commercial kitchen and excellent knowledge of Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP), with the ideal candidate having relevant health and safety qualifications as well as certified manual handling experience.

The key responsibilities of the kitchen porter role include:

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• Checking that all kitchen and floor areas are free from waste/rubbish and keeping all exits and walkways clear and clean

• Maintaining good stock rotation in all fridges/freezers and dry goods areas and ensuring that the hygiene policy is followed

• Assisting in the pot-wash/wash-up area

• Undertaking a weekly deep clean on all equipment, floor areas and trolleys

• Assisting in the waste management/recycling programme in the kitchen areas and the bin yard

• Implementing the daily housekeeping plan on all kitchen equipment and in the general area of the kitchen

• Collecting and storing laundry

• Ensuring the correct use of all chemicals and storage of same in a safety-oriented environment

• Informing the Second Head Chef/Catering Manager of any maintenance issues that arise and ensuring that corrective actions are taken

• Informing the Second Head Chef/Catering Manager of the necessary stock purchasing requirements

Kitchen porter applicants must also have and be able to demonstrate the four key competencies identified for effective performance in this role: 

Teamwork

• Plays a full and constructive part in the team

• Is supportive and helpful to colleagues

• Works as a member of the team to make sure that the job is done well

Delivery of Results

• Approaches and carries out all work in a thorough and organised manner

• Completes work on time consistently and to a high standard

• Takes responsibility for the standard of their own work

Customer Service & Communication Skills

• Listens to customers and is respectful, courteous and professional

• Communicates clearly and fluently

Specialist Knowledge, Expertise & Self Development

 • Understands the importance of Health & Safety in the workplace and follows safety guidelines

• Understands the importance of setting and maintaining standards of cleanliness in the work environment 

The salary ranges from €588.77 to €959.94 per week with 25 days of annual leave provided, including Good Friday. The total hours of attendance are 39 hours per week. 

If you are interested in this role, candidates are required to email their completed application form as an attachment to recruitment@oireachtas.ie with the subject line of kitchen porter. 

Forms must be typed as handwriting will not be accepted. All sections of the application must be completed in full as the information supplied will play a central part of any eligibility sifting and shortlisting processes that follow.

The board may also look for additional competency examples of where you demonstrated the skills required for this post, so you should think of a number of examples where you demonstrated each of the skills. Do not forward any certificates with the form. However, candidates may be asked to provide original certificates and transcripts at the interview stage of the process. CVs and cover letters will not be accepted.

The selection methods used to fill this position may include: 1. Shortlisting of candidates on the basis of the information contained in theirapplications2. A competitive preliminary interview3. Remote interviewing4. Completion of online questionnaire(s)5. Work sample/role play/media exercise/presentation, and any other tests or exercises that may be deemed appropriate6. A final competitive interview.

Applications must be submitted no later than 3pm on Thursday, February 12.

To fill out your application today, you can go here.