About this role
Fruition is a fresh, vibrant new brunch café located at the Irish Museum of Modern Art. We are passionate about exceptional food, great coffee, and creating a welcoming atmosphere in one of Dublin’s most iconic cultural spaces. As a new business with big aspirations, our goal is to become one of the best café destinations in the city. We’re offering a work experience opportunity for a Kitchen assistant who will learn the inner workings of a busy kitchen and contribute to a fast-growing hospitality business. The candidate will assist with dishwashing, deep cleaning kitchen equipment, waste management, keeping the kitchen floors and work areas clean and safe, handling deliveries, and basic food prep including chopping, peeling, and portioning. They will also support the kitchen team by restocking stations, organising cold storage and dry goods, and learning essential food safety practices including HACCP and allergen management. This is a great opportunity to build hands-on kitchen experience with support from an experienced Head Chef in a creative, ambitious café environment.. This is a training and work experience opportunity; no prior experience in this role is necessary. Accredited and/or sector recognised training will be provided to support your placement. Participants are eligible to participate in the WPEP QQI Work Experience Module which was developed by the Education & Training Boards in collaboration with the Department of Social Protection. This optional module will fulfil your accredited training requirements for the WPEP. The participant will receive formal and informal training in the following areas: - Daily cleaning procedures and maintaining hygiene standards - Dishwashing, waste disposal, and deep cleaning of kitchen equipment - Basic food preparation, including peeling, chopping, and portioning - Safe handling and storage of deliveries - Stock rotation and organisation using FIFO principles - Introduction to HACCP and food safety practices - Allergen awareness and cross-contamination prevention - Supporting kitchen service and understanding the kitchen flow - Working effectively as part of a team in a high-paced environment - Clear communication and taking direction in a professional kitchen - Understanding the structure of a café kitchen and how a food business is run