Catering Assistant

Overview

**Post Title:**

Catering Assistant - Panel to be formed for all future vacancies that arise

**Post Status:**

Panel to be formed to fill both Temporary and Permanent 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 (€36,047 - €43,650) at a point in line with Government pay policy

**Hours of work:**

Various contracts, temporary / permanent / full-time & part-time posts

**Closing Date:**

12 Noon on 11/03/2026

***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:**

• Maintain compliance with Hospital Policies and Procedures, e.g. Food Safety, Hazard Analysis and Critical ControlPoints (HACCP), Control Of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH), Health and Safety, Moving and HandlingRegulations. To bring deviations from HACCP standards/requirements to the attention of the CateringManagement and to co-operate fully with the implementation of the principles of HACCPFollow all cleaning schedules with due regard to specified standard operational procedures
• Undertake regular training, as and when required, including yearly food safety refresher training, infectioncontrol refresher, manual handling refresher and fire safety training, children first, new cleaningmethods/procedures and any other training required
• Probing and recording of food temperatures in full as required
• Assist with stock rotation and stores
• Assist with hospital functions when required
• Operation of cash register and cash handling procedures as and when required
• Manual and mechanical washing of dishes, pots and utensils to HACCP standards when required
• Early breakfast shifts as and Late Night Tea shifts as and when required
• Transportation of food through the Hospital site as and when required which can include food trolleys
• Distribute and collect menu cards at ward level
• Preparation, service and distribution of snacks, meals and functions to patients, staff and visitors exercising portion control and maintaining the highest standards of presentation.
• Distribute and collect patients trays at each meal service, ensuring that plates are scrapped and each dirty itemis separated prior to the trolley returning to the main kitchen
• At ward level keep food stock levels at a minimum and order in accordance with departmental procedures ie: allstores to be ordered on Stores Order Sheet and signed appropriately
• Distribute carafes of water to patients morning and evenings and when necessary
• Notify Catering Management or other relevant staff of faulty equipment, building / equipment repairs, maintenance requirements, requests for chemicals / personal protective equipment / light equipment.
• To record incidences when required in order to comply with Health & Safety
• Keep a record of any complaints or compliments received from patients and pass on to Catering Officer
• Report any food waste or misuse to Catering Officer
• 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**

**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 Support Manager

**Email address:**

elizabethobyrne@beaumont.ie

*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.*