Job Title: Kitchen Operative

Employer: The Mendicity Institution

Founded in 1818, The Mendicity Institution is Dublin’s oldest working charity, supporting individuals experiencing homelessness, isolation, and marginalisation. We empower people to build better lives through inclusive, innovative, and high-quality services. In 2024, we served over 50,000 meals and supported more than 2,000 service users. We are currently recruiting a Kitchen Operative to join our team.

Location: The Mendicity Institution, 9 Island Street, Dublin 8

Purpose of Job: 

As a Kitchen Operative, you’ll prepare and deliver evening meals while maintaining a clean and safe kitchen environment. You’ll play a vital part in our mission to support those in need with dignity, care, and respect.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook and service an evening meal
• Ensure the kitchen, dining area and workspaces are clean throughout and at the end of shifts
• Ensure cleaning of all utensils and equipment as per Health & Safety guidelines
• Uphold standards of safety and hygiene at the Mendicity
• Keep accurate records and report any accidents or incidents
• Be familiar with and follow emergency and evacuation procedures
• Attend relevant training and take on additional duties as required

The ideal person will have

• 1 year previous experience working in a catering / kitchen environment
• Knowledge of food hygiene legislation (Regulation 852/2004/EC)
• Ability to work alone, on own initiative and to work as part of a team

Contract terms and duration

This is a full-time position M-F evenings from 3pm - 11pm (40 hours per week)

This position is subject to Garda Vetting. This position is subject to funding. Probationary period is 3 months.

Salary: €13.50 per hour

Applications

If you’re passionate about supporting vulnerable communities and have the kitchen skills to make a difference, we’d love to hear from you.

Please send a cover letter detailing your suitability for the role and your CV to lori@mendicity.org before Tuesday 27th May at 5pm.