Catering Assistant

Overview
Post Title:
Catering Assistant - Panel to be formed for all future vacancies that arise
Post Status:
Temporary posts both full-time & part-time
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:
Various contracts, long term temporary full-time & part-time posts
Closing Date:
12 Noon on 12/08/2025
Please note the hospital reserves the right to close the competition early should a substantial number of applications be received.
Job Summary:
To assist with the preparation and delivery of a high standard food catering service within Beaumont Hospital including St Joseph's Hospital Raheny and The Green Bean Staff Restaurant and adherence to food safety legislation within the departments and other associated areas
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:
· 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
· Level 1 Certificate in Food Hygiene/Catering
Desirable:

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

Management Unit:

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:
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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.
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