Overview

Post Title:

Catering Assistant

Post Status:

Long – Term Temporary Full & Part-time Positions AvailableA panel will be formed to fill future vacancies

Department:

Catering Department

Location:

Beaumont Hospital & Affiliated Sites

Reports to:

Catering Management Team or other nominated Manager

Salary:

Appointment will be made on the Catering Assistant Scale (€35,547 - €43,150) at a point in line with Government pay policy

Hours of work:

Full-time/Part-Time on a Monday to Sunday 5/7 daytime rosterWorking hours vary on a 8 hour daily shift for full-time hours.

Closing Date:

12 Noon on 07/11/2025

Please note the hospital reserves the right to close the competition early should a substantial number of applications be received.

Job Summary:

The successful candidate will provide efficient, high quality Catering Services to patients at ward level, the staff restaurant, the Green Bean Café and production area, while complying with all Food Hygiene Regulations and internal procedures.

Responsibilities

Principal Duties & Responsibilities:

1. Maintain compliance with Hospital Policies and Procedures, e.g. Food Safety, Hazard Analysis and Critical Control

Points (HACCP), Control Of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH), Health and Safety, Moving and Handling

Regulations. To bring deviations from HACCP standards/requirements to the attention of the Catering

Management and to co-operate fully with the implementation of the principles of HACCP

Follow all cleaning schedules with due regard to specified standard operational procedures

2. Undertake regular training, as and when required, including yearly food safety refresher training, infection

control refresher, manual handling refresher and fire safety training, children first, new cleaning

methods/procedures and any other training required

3. Probing and recording of food temperatures in full as required

4. Assist with stock rotation and stores

5. Assist with hospital functions when required

6.. Operation of cash register and cash handling procedures as and when required

7. Manual and mechanical washing of dishes, pots and utensils to HACCP standards when required

8. Early breakfast shifts as and Late Night Tea shifts as and when required

9. Transportation of food through the Hospital site as and when required which can include food trolleys

10. Distribute and collect menu cards at ward level

11. Preparation, service and distribution of snacks, meals and functions to patients, staff and visitors exercising portion control and maintaining the highest standards of presentation.

12. Distribute and collect patients trays at each meal service, ensuring that plates are scrapped and each dirty item

is separated prior to the trolley returning to the main kitchen

13. At ward level keep food stock levels at a minimum and order in accordance with departmental procedures ie: all

stores to be ordered on Stores Order Sheet and signed appropriately

14. Distribute carafes of water to patients morning and evenings and when necessary

15. Notify Catering Management or other relevant staff of faulty equipment, building / equipment repairs, maintenance requirements, requests for chemicals / personal protective equipment / light equipment.

16. To record incidences when required in order to comply with Health & Safety

17. Keep a record of any complaints or compliments received from patients and pass on to Catering Officer

18. Report any food waste or misuse to Catering Officer

19. To perform duties efficiently, effectively and economically and in line with best practice or as directed by Management

The job description is an outline of the post as it is currently perceived by the hospital and will be subject to review and amendment. This job description will therefore be subject to change in light of the various strategies for the hospital and the development of the Clinical Directorate model and any future developments that arise and will evolve and change over time.

Qualifications

Selection Criteria:

Selection criteria outline the qualifications, skills, knowledge and/or experience that the successful candidate would need to demonstrate for successful discharge of the responsibilities of the post.

Applications will be assessed on the basis of how well candidates satisfy these criteria.

Mandatory:

The successful candidate will require:

• To have a minimum of 6 months experience in Catering or Hospitality or Customer Service role• Demonstrate an ability to provide an efficient and customer-focused service • Possess an ability to work as part of a team in a busy environment and keep in-line with National Standards including HIQA and Health and Safety• Have fluent spoken English, excellent communications skills/interpersonal skills• Have the ability to prioritise and work on own initiative• Have a flexible attitude & the ability to maintain confidentiality at all times

Desirable:

• Food Safety Training at Level 1 and or Level 2• Catering Experience • Speciality in Food Preparation or Customer Care

• Food Safety Training at Level 1 and or Level 2• Catering Experience • Previous experience specialising in food preparation, customer care

Supplementary information:

The Hospital

www.beaumont.ie

Management Unit:

www.beaumont.ie/hr

Other (Please specify):

Informal Enquiries ONLY to: (Please note NO APPLICATIONS will be accepted via the Informal Email)

Name:

Elizabeth OByrne

Title:

Business Lead

Email address:

elizabethobyrne@beaumont.ie

If an appointee has previously been employed in the Civil or Public Service and that appointee is entitled to or in receipt of a pension from the Civil or Public Service or where a Civil/ Public Service pension comes into payment during the appointee’s re-employment that pension will be subject to abatement in accordance with Section 52 of the Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme and other Provisions) Act 2012.

Please note: In applying for this position you are acknowledging that you understand that the abatement provisions, where relevant, will apply. It is not envisaged that the employing Department/ Office/ Body will support an application for an abatement waiver in respect of appointments to this position

A short listing exercise may be carried out on the basis of information supplied in your application. The criteria for ranking and or short listing are based on the requirements of the post as outlined in the eligibility criteria and skills, competencies and/or knowledge section of this job specification. In the event of a high volume of applications additional shortlisting criteria may be utilised.

Catering Assistant

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