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Kitchen Assistant. Cooking Experience Required.
The SpitJackIrelandfull_timeVerifiedPosted 4 Aug 2025
About the role
<p><strong>The Role:</strong></p><p>This is an exciting opportunity to join an award winning team known for providing the highest level of food and service in our market. This is very much a hands on operations role.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Job Benefits:</strong></p>
<ol>
<li>29 days holiday including public holidays.</li>
<li>Exceptional gratuities and tips.</li>
<li>Industry leading staff food policy; order a free dish and a hot beverage straight from the customer menu when on duty.</li>
<li>Dine at The SpitJack with a friends and family and enjoy a 50% discount. In both restaurants in Cork and Limerick.</li>
<li>Partial uniform is provided.</li>
<li>Flexi and Part-Time schedules available to suit your needs.</li>
<li>Increased pay rates on Sundays and Bank Holidays.</li>
<li>Opportunity for career growth through internal promotions.</li>
<li>Dedicated learning manager with access to over 1000 e-learning courses.</li>
<li>Advanced online training programs and the opportunity for all employees to advance to our management training program.</li>
<li>Annual staff Christmas party.</li>
<li>City centre location, with easy access to public transport.</li>
</ol><p><br/></p><p><strong>Person Specification Required:</strong></p><ul>
<li>Must be passionate about operations and working in the kitchen</li>
<li>Have good hygiene awareness</li>
<li>Be able to work under pressure whilst also producing excellent cuisine</li>
<li>Confident working on your own initiative and also part of a successful team</li>
<li>Have experience in a busy restaurant operation</li>
<li>Must be standards driven and detail-orientated</li>
<li>Excellent communication skills</li>
<li>Attention to detail and persistence is a necessity</li>
</ul><p> </p><p><strong>The Ideal Candidate:</strong></p><ul>
<li>2 years experience in a similar establishment</li>
<li>Previous experience in a kitchen as a kitchen porter of chef is essential</li>
<li>Excellent knowledge of Food and Beverage product and operations</li>
<li>Fluent in English, second language an advantage</li>
<li>Have full permission or hold a valid visa to work in the EU</li>
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