Kitchen Assistant- Cover Staff

Job Introduction

Kitchen Assistant (Cover Staff) – Tigers Childcare

Ballybrack, Cabinteely, Leopardstown, Knocklyon | Part-time | 6 Months Fixed-Term | 27.5 hours | Monday - Friday 10am to 4pm | €15.15 per hour

At Tigers Childcare, we don’t just hire for roles — we hire for impact. Whether you work directly with children, support behind the scenes, or lead teams across services, your work helps shape a nurturing environment where children – and colleagues – can thrive.

If you're organised, values-driven, and ready to contribute to something bigger, this could be your next chapter.

Why We Do What We Do

Tigers Childcare creates exceptional environments where children thrive through play, exploration and meaningful relationships. With 33 centres and growing, we’re one of Ireland’s leading childcare providers – committed to quality, inclusion and continuous improvement.

The same values that guide how we support children – curiosity, care, consistency and high expectations – shape how we support our teams. At Tigers, we invest in your development, prioritise wellbeing, and make sure everyone feels they belong.

How You’ll Make an Impact

• Maintain a clean, safe and hygienic kitchen to support the wellbeing of children and staff.
• Support daily food preparation, including washing, peeling, chopping, and cooking foodstuffs.
• Follow HACCP procedures and Tigers Childcare policies to ensure food safety and compliance.
• Contribute to a culture of cleanliness, safety, and professionalism across the service.

What You’ll Need to Succeed

Must-Haves

• HACCP trained or familiarity with HACCP procedures
• Fluent English
• Reliability, strong attention to hygiene and safety, and a team-focused attitude
• Be able to travel between centres

Nice-to-Haves

• Prior kitchen, catering, or cleaning experience in a childcare or educational setting
• Interest in working in a childcare environment and supporting centre operations

The Perks, the Pay, and the Purpose

What the Role Offers You

• A purposeful role contributing to the smooth operation of a childcare centre
• Supportive colleagues and a values-led workplace
• Structured onboarding and opportunities for development
• Recognition for your hard work and care

Salary & Benefits

• Competitive hourly rate: €15.15 per hour
• 30 paid holiday days (including bank holidays, with service-based increases)
• 5 days statutory sick pay
• FlyeFit Gym discount
• 10% discount on HSF Health Plan
• €500 referral bonus (unlimited)
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Educational Assistance Programme
• CPD and career development opportunities
• Tigers Stripes Recognition Programme
• Onboarding induction, colleague appreciation days, and quarterly paid team meetings
• Break room facilities and on-site parking

Let’s Build Something Brilliant Together

If this sounds like your kind of role, we’d love to hear from you. Apply via our website.

All roles are subject to Garda Vetting and reference checks in line with regulatory requirements and Tigers Childcare’s Safeguarding Policy. Tigers Childcare is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

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