Catering Assistant Bank - UPMC Kildare Hospital

Location: UPMC Kildare Hospital
Job type: Casual/Bank

Overview of role:

To prepare and serve food/drink to the patients of UPMC Kildare Hospital. To ensure the kitchen is always clean.  Please note this is a Bank contract.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

Duties and Responsibilities

To assist in preparation and cooking, to portion, store, dispatch and serve food and beverages to patients, staff and visitors as directed.
To clean equipment and associated areas of work in accordance with cleaning schedules using recommended detergents, to leave kitchen and service area spotless at the end of the shift.
Adhere to good practice with regard to hygiene, health and safety and HACCP.
Working effectively within the kitchen team to ensure high customer service standards.
Minimising waste, improving waste reduction.
Ensuring that all food production is in line with high food standards.
Assist with record keeping as directed by catering manager/chef.
Carry out other duties as directed by line manager.

Health and Safety:

To uphold UPMC Kildare Hospital’s policy requirements in relation to Fire, Infection Control and Health and Safety at
Work regulations and to attend updates.
Identify potential risks for all staff, patients and visitors and adhere to relevant incident reporting procedures.
To observe a general duty of care for the health, safety and well-being of self, work colleagues, visitors and patients within the hospital, in addition to any specific risk management associated with this post.

Qualifications & Experience:

Eligible Criteria:

Previous catering experience in hospital setting or similar role an advantage.
HACCP trained would be a distinct advantage.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
You will be an excellent team player and have experience in a fast-paced environment.
Strong ability to work on own initiative whilst being an effective team member.
Strong customer service skills, awareness & sensitivity towards patients & customers.
Polite and professional manner.

Salary: €14.79 per hour

This job description is intended to be an outline of the areas of responsibility. As UPMC and the post holder develop, this job description may be subject to review in light of the changing needs of the business.

Equal Opportunity Statement and Benefits

UPMC is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

At UPMC we provide a total rewards program that is not only market competitive, but fair and provides growth opportunities for all our colleagues.

Benefits – Fully paid maternity and paternity leave for new parents. Competitive Pension Plan, company funded Death in Service Benefit x 3 times. Critical Illness cover for all employees up to the age of 66.

Performance and Recognition – Rewards for performance that supports the goals and mission of UPMC through our annual ACES programme.

Work-Life Balance – Enhanced annual leave up to a maximum of 27 days. Flexible working opportunities to support you to work around external family commitments.

Development and Career Opportunities – Opportunities for each employee to reach their career goals through continued learning and/or advancement.

About UPMC

UPMC is a renowned multinational academic medical centre committed to delivering people-focused care that’s close to home. Headquartered in Pittsburgh and affiliated with the University of Pittsburgh Schools of the Health Sciences, UPMC shapes the future of health through clinical and technological innovation, research and education. UPMC expands its expertise globally, bringing world-class care across continents through its UPMC International division — an owned and operated network of hospitals and ambulatory care centres in Italy, Ireland and Croatia. UPMC International brings new access to the signature specialty services of UPMC Hillman Cancer Centre, UPMC Sports Medicine and others to more people in more places around the world.

In Ireland UPMC has provided high-quality healthcare in the South East since 2006. UPMC’s operations in Ireland now include UPMC Whitfield Hospital in Waterford, UPMC Sports Surgery Clinic in Dublin, UPMC Kildare Hospital in Clane, and UPMC Aut Even Hospital in Kilkenny. Outpatient care is available at the UPMC Carlow Outreach Centre, UPMC Hillman Cancer Centre radiotherapy locations in Waterford and Cork, UPMC The 4th Practice in Mallow, and across UPMC Sports Medicine Clinics in Dublin, Waterford, Limerick, Tipperary, Cork, and Mayo. UPMC has also established a nationwide Concussion Network. UPMC's Global Technology Operation Centre is based in Kilkenny.

Catering Assistant Bank - UPMC Kildare Hospital

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