Job Description
Job Overview
The successful candidate will report to the Canteen Manager and will provide a high quality level of Customer Service and hygiene across our 3 sites in Newry.
Main Activities / Tasks:
* Managing and replenishing stock as required;
* Ensuring that the Canteen seating area and kitchen are cleaned to a high standard;
* Carrying out till duties on a daily basis;
* Serving food to customers;
* Washing and circulating dishes – plates, cutlery, pots and pans;
* Maintaining a high level of customer service at all times;
* Assisting with food preparation when required;
* Responsible for closing the Canteen in the evenings.
About The Role
Job Overview
The successful candidate will report to the Canteen Manager and will provide a high quality level of Customer Service and hygiene across our 3 sites in Newry.
Main Activities / Tasks:
* Managing and replenishing stock as required;
* Ensuring that the Canteen seating area and kitchen are cleaned to a high standard;
* Carrying out till duties on a daily basis;
* Serving food to customers;
* Washing and circulating dishes – plates, cutlery, pots and pans;
* Maintaining a high level of customer service at all times;
* Assisting with food preparation when required;
* Responsible for closing the Canteen in the evenings.
Essential Criteria:
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with all customers;
* A proven ability to provide a high level of Customer Service;
* A proven ability to work as part of a busy team;
* Ability to travel and work at private functions outside of standard working hours from time to time.
Desirable Criteria:
* Hold a current food hygiene certificate
* Previous experience of working in a busy Canteen environment
Skills Needed
About The Company
Founded in 1969 by the late Lord Ballyedmond in Newry, Norbrook is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of veterinary pharmaceuticals. The company develops, produces, and exports a broad portfolio of products for both large and companion animals—antibiotics, anti-inflammatories, antiparasitics, intramammaries and more—with over 300 product registrations.
Norbrook operates multiple world-class manufacturing sites in Northern Ireland (including Newry and Monaghan) and Kenya, and supports its markets through regional sales, technical and regulatory teams. It exports to more than 100 countries and is known for its regulatory compliance (including FDA, EMA & VMD approvals) and ongoing investment in R&D.
For candidates seeking a role in animal health, Norbrook offers a blend of scientific excellence, global impact, and long-term career growth.
Company Culture
At Norbrook, the culture is grounded in scientific excellence, ownership, and community commitment. The company values innovation, continuous improvement, and precision, ensuring its people stay ahead with training and professional development.
Employees often speak of a strong sense of purpose—knowing their work improves animal health globally—and a collaborative environment where quality and compliance matter deeply.
Being family-owned, there remains a close connection between leadership and staff, with transparency, respect, and accountability. Norbrook also places importance on giving back locally—through charity efforts, community engagement, and environmental awareness—making it an employer where work is meaningful not just in product, but in impact.
Desired Criteria
* Hold a current food hygiene certificate
* Previous experience of working in a busy Canteen environment
Required Criteria
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with all customers
* A proven ability to provide a high level of Customer Service
* A proven ability to work as part of a busy team;
* Ability to travel and work at private functions outside of standard working hours from time to time.
Closing Date Wednesday 4th March, 2026