As a Kitchen Assistant, you're a key part of the team that keeps everything ticking — from prepping veg and supporting the chefs to making sure our kitchen is spotless and safe. You don’t need tons of experience — just a great attitude, a love for food, and a strong work ethic.

Reporting to: General Manager
Contract: Full-time & Part-time available
Pay: €14.15–€14.50 per hour depending on experience and role

What You’ll Be Doing

Versatile Team Player – Help the kitchen get set up for the day, support with prep, and jump in wherever needed.
Hygiene Hero – Follow our cleaning checklists and make sure every surface, piece of kit and corner of the kitchen is spotless.
Process Perfection – Stick to our prep procedures and kitchen SOPs, making sure everything is efficient and running smoothly.
Food Safety – Follow food safety rules to the letter, ensuring we meet the highest hygiene and allergen safety standards.
Health & Safety – Support your GM in keeping the kitchen a safe, well-run space.
All Hands On Deck – You’re ready to help the wider team during busy times, especially the lunch rush.

Who You Are

Food Enthusiast – Loves everything about fresh food and gets excited about what’s in season.
Team Player – Always happy to lend a hand and support the people around you.
Curious – You enjoy learning new things and aren’t afraid to ask questions.
Detail-Focused – You care about doing things properly, safely, and to a high standard.
Hospitable – You bring positive energy and take pride in keeping the kitchen running like clockwork.
Innovative Spirit – You're part of a team that’s always looking to improve how we do things.

What We’re Looking For

You don’t need experience for this role, we’ll teach you everything you need to know. What matters most is your attitude and willingness to learn. Here’s what we’re looking for:
Good Level of English - You can understand instructions and communicate confidently with customers and the team.
Take pride in the cleaning details – You love keeping things clean and are proud of a shiny restaurant.
Reliable – You turn up on time and take pride in doing a good job.

Why Work at Sprout?

Great food for you on every shift
Growth opportunities – we love to promote from within
Team discount across all locations
Well-being and mental health support
Regular team socials and celebrations
A fun, friendly team who genuinely care

If you’re someone who thrives in a team, loves a bit of buzz, and wants to grow in a company that values people and positivity, we’d love to hear from you.

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