Kitchen Assistant

About the Role

As a Kitchen Assistant at Sprout & Co, you will be crucial to maintaining a clean, well-organised, and safe kitchen environment that supports daily operations efficiently.

Key Duties

• Ensure the kitchen remains spotless by regularly cleaning and sanitizing surfaces, floors, sinks, equipment, and utensils.
• Carefully clean and maintain kitchen equipment following proper procedures and ensure safe and orderly storage.
• Keep work areas tidy and organized, managing stock storage appropriately throughout shifts.
• Assist the food preparation team with basic tasks such as washing and prepping ingredients and setting up the kitchen when time allows.
• Adhere strictly to food safety, allergen, hygiene, and health & safety regulations at all times.
• Proactively complete cleaning checklists and address tasks independently without needing prompts.
• Provide support to the kitchen and wider restaurant team during busy periods as required.

Who You Are

• You take pride in maintaining cleanliness and organization.
• You recognize tasks that need attention and act promptly.
• You don’t shy away from necessary but less glamorous tasks.
• You enjoy being active and contributing to a team environment.
• You’re dependable and can be counted on by colleagues.
• You focus on doing work properly and following safety procedures.
• You are eager to learn and develop new skills.
• You are interested in advancing within kitchen roles over time.

Experience & Training

No prior kitchen experience is needed, as full training will be provided. What counts most is a willingness to learn and comfort with hands-on, physical work while maintaining high standards of cleanliness and safety.

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive hourly wage ranging from €14.15 to €14.50 based on experience and role.
• Complimentary delicious meals during every shift.
• 50% discount for you and up to three friends when dining off-shift.
• Clear growth opportunities through promotions from within.
• Access to learning and development via Sprout University.
• Free online wellbeing and mental health support resources.
• Regular team social events and celebrations.
• A friendly, supportive team culture that genuinely cares.

Additional Information

This position reports to the Restaurant Leader and offers full-time and part-time contracts. The role is based on-site in Dublin, Ireland.