KITCHEN ASSISTANT CORK - 7am to 13pm
We’re looking for a food-loving, detail-focused Kitchen Assistant to join the team at Sprout. Someone who takes pride in clean spaces, and help keeping the kitchen running smooth.
Kitchen Assistant (Dishwashing Focus)
As a Kitchen Assistant (Kitchen Porter) at Sprout, you’ll play a vital role in keeping our kitchen running smoothly and safely.
This role is primarily focused on dishwashing and kitchen cleaning, making sure chefs and the wider team always have clean equipment to work with. You may also support with light prep and general kitchen tasks.
You don’t need previous experience — what matters most is a positive attitude, reliability, and pride in keeping things clean and organised.
Reporting to: Restaurant Leader
Contract: Part-time available
Pay: €14.15 per hour
What you get
Free delicious food on every shift
50% off for you and three friends when you're off
Real opportunities to grow — we love promoting from within
Learning and development through Sprout University
Free online wellbeing and mental health support
Regular team socials and celebrations
A fun, supportive team that genuinely cares
What you’ll do
Keep the kitchen spotless
Clean and sanitise work surfaces, floors, sinks, equipment and utensils throughout the day so the kitchen stays safe and ready to use.
Look after equipment
Clean kitchen equipment properly, follow the correct cleaning procedures and help make sure everything is stored safely and where it should be.
Keep things organised
Make sure the kitchen is tidy, stock is stored correctly and work areas stay clear and organised throughout the shift.
Support the prep team
If you have time outside of cleaning, you can help with basic food prep, washing and preparing ingredients, and getting the kitchen set up for the day.
Stay on top of cleaning
Work through cleaning checklists, spot jobs that need doing and take action rather than waiting to be asked.
Keep food and people safe
Follow food safety, allergen, hygiene and health & safety procedures carefully at all times.
Jump in when it gets busy
Support the wider kitchen and restaurant team wherever needed, especially during busy periods.
You’ll probably love being a Kitchen Assistant at Sprout if...
You take real pride in keeping things clean and organised
You notice when something needs doing and get on with it
You don’t mind getting stuck into the less glamorous jobs
You like being busy and working as part of a team
You’re reliable and someone people can count on
You care about doing things properly and safely
You’re curious and happy to learn new skills
You like the idea of growing into other kitchen roles over time
If you’re looking for a role where cleaning is someone else’s job or where you can leave things for the next shift, this probably isn’t the one.
A little about experience
You don’t need previous kitchen experience, we’ll teach you everything you need to know.
What matters most is that you’re willing to learn, comfortable with physical and hands-on work, and genuinely take pride in keeping the kitchen clean, safe and organised.
If that sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you.
- Department
- Kitchen
- Location
- Cork