26/08/2026
π Weβre Hiring!
The Melting Pot is looking for a Driver / Centre Assistant to join our team in Castle Court, Castle Street, Roscommon.
Job Description:
The successful candidate will be enthusiastic, flexible, innovative in their approach and committed to providing a quality service that responds to the individual needs and priorities of the people we support.
Your principal duties & responsibilities will be:
β’ To drive the Melting Pot van in accordance with legal requirements and procedures on meal delivery runs and any other business as directed
β’ Perform daily safety and maintenance checks
β’ Always clean the van after use or prior to next use
β’ Ensure the van is safely and securely parked and stored
β’ Advise the Manager of any requirements for maintenance or repairs
β’ To communicate with customers in a clear and concise and polite manner and to ensure they are respected and made to feel welcome
β’ To report any incident that involves injury, damage to any passenger, pedestrians or third-party promptly immediately to the Manager
β’ To carry our driving duties safely and be fully conversant with the duty of employees under the Health & Safety legislation
β’ To ensure prompt and accurate completion of all appropriate reports
β’ Assisting in the kitchen ensuring that all food preparation and production is carried out to the highest standards to ensure customer satisfaction and compliance with HACCP regulations
β’ Preparation and presentation of food to ensure compliance with food safety legislation
β’ To follow rigidly and observe all hygiene regulations in accordance with HACCP
β’ Report and, where possible, take action on incidents, accidents, near misses and damage as per Health & Safety requirements
β’ Report any faulty or damaged equipment immediately
β’ Ensure that all reasonable care is taken for the health and safety of yourself and others in
β’ Be aware of and promote Fire Safety rules and regulations
β’ Attendance of any training course required by management
β’ Promote the Service where possible with a view to its development and sustainability
β’ Undertake any other duties as required in order to keep the facility running smoothly
β’ Confidentiality to be maintained at all times
β’ Provide cover as required for staff across the Service
β’ Carry out all duties in accordance with the agreed policies and procedures The Melting Pot Community Society Ltd
Experience required
β’ A full clean Driving Licence is essential
β’ Experience of working with people in the community
β’ Experience of working in a food environment
β’ Knowledge of Community Services Programmes
Skills/Knowledge required
β’ Highly organized
β’ Excellent written and oral communication skills
β’ Health & Safety knowledge
β’ Garda vetting and satisfactory references are essential
β’ CSP Eligibility
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The Melting Pot, Charity No 20100124, is a Non profit making organisation.