Job Description: Kitchen Porter
About Irish Film Institute
The Irish Film Institute is Ireland’s national cultural institution for film. At the IFI’s historic home in Eustace Street, Temple Bar, our diverse audiences and loyal members enjoy our 3 cinemas, IFI Irish Film Archive’s research and access facilities, IFI Film Shop and IFI Café Bar; and our four digital streaming platforms, IFI@Home, IFI Player, IFI@Schools and IFI International.
The IFI has developed strategic objectives around three core activities:
EXHIBIT - Providing audiences throughout Ireland with access to the finest independent, Irish and international cinema
PRESERVE - Preserving and promoting Ireland’s moving image heritage through the IFI Irish Film Archive
EDUCATE - Providing opportunities for audiences of all ages and backgrounds to learn and critically engage with film through IFI Education
Purpose of job: To provide assistance to Chefs and to maintain the kitchen area
Reporting to: Head Chef
Key Tasks and Responsibilities:
Cleaning
Washing crockery, cutlery and utensils to a standard that are fit for use in food preparation and consumption
Operation of the dishwasher
Ensuring the kitchen floor is clean, dry and tidy.
Ensure that all work surfaces are clean and are fit for use in food preparation.
Cleaning of equipment, cookers, ovens, fryers etc.
Ensure that the kitchen is free from obstruction
Food Preparation
Sundry food preparation as may be required as directed by the Chefs
Food Deliveries
On occasion, check food deliveries.
Put away food and kitchen supplies in the relevant storage places.
End of Shift
Switching off equipment and gas.
Health and Safety
Ensure that all tasks are carried out in a safe and hygienic manner and to the highest standards of health and safety.
Ensure that you observe the highest standards of personal hygiene and that you are appropriately presented and dressed, and that proper footwear is worn,
Other
Any other relevant tasks
Skills and Experience required
Experience in a busy working environment
Work well as part of a team
This role is offered as a two-year fixed term casual contract.
Benefits:
Employee discounts on Café Bar, Film Shop & Free Cinema tickets.
The IFI is an Equal Opportunities Employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.