Catering Assistant Full Time Specified Purpose Contract
Posted 2 hours 14 minutes ago by Hollybank Trustees Ltd
Location: On site / Leopardstown Park Hospital
job type: Temporary / Full-time
Sector and subsector: Medical & Healthcare General
Hourly Salary range:from € 36,407.00 to € 44,087.00
Full Time Catering Assistant Specified Purpose Contract
Location of PostLeopardstown Park Hospital
Details of ServiceLeopardstown Park Hospital is a registered centre for the provision of services to older people, it provides Day services and Long-Term Care, situated in South Co. Dublin. It was established in 1917 and continues to provide interdisciplinary services on a seven-day, twenty-four-hour basis.
It is currently registered for 120 long stay beds
Principal Duties and Responsibilities ACOUNTABILITY- Preparing and presenting catering services to service users, staff and visitors.
- Be aware of accountability and responsibility for the highest quality in the delivery of catering services and act accordingly in respect of Food Hygiene and Health & Safety current legislation i.e. HACCP
- Service of meals, counter service, ensuring agreed portion controls and customer satisfaction.
- Assist with special functions.
- Dishwashing and Pot washing
- Cleaning of equipment and area of responsibility as per HACCP cleaning schedules and checklists.
- Report for duty on time and at the designated place of duty as prescribed byManagement
- Take direction and guidance from Management in relation to all duties and human resources issues at all times
- Facilitate and encourage good industrial relations at all times
- Comply with uniform, sick leave, health and safety policies.
- Perform duties efficiently, effectively, economically and hygienically in line with best practice and/or as directed by Management in the provision of a quality service at all times
- Maintain a flexible approach to performance of duties
- Strictly adhere to operational policies and procedures specific to designated area of duty
- Deal with service user, staff and visitor queries in a courteous, effective and efficient manner
- Maintain confidentiality of all matters pertaining to staff and service users.
- Prepare, deliver and serve meals, snacks and beverages to special functions or conference meetings
- Deliver and collect equipment and food
- Set and re stock hot and cold counters, shelving units, refrigeration units and tables/trays
- Co operate with nursing staff, health promotion co ordinator, dietician and other relevant staff to ensure dietary needs of service users and staff are met.
- Check meals at all service points throughout the site for quality, temperature, quantity and presentation
- Ensure that all meals within your responsibility are kept safe and free from any unauthorised interference and/or health hazards such as foreign objects, etc.
- Assist with the compilation, plating and service of meals to servicer users and staff at the required time in accordance with statutory standards
- Be responsible for the receipt of goods and foodstuffs when assigned and where appropriate
- Interact with residents and attend social events
- Check ward kitchenettes for cleanliness
- Safeguard public health, through compliance with Food Hygiene and Health and Safety legislation, Food Hygiene Regulations (Irish & E.U.)
- Co operate fully with the implementation of the principles of HACCP
- Adhere to the Catering cleaning policy as defined by relevant personnel to ensure that work place is kept clean and safe
- To be aware of and exercise best practice in relation to personal hygiene and cleaning duties
- Adhere to the prescribed dress code and wear all safety and hygiene clothing and PPE equipment as prescribed at all times when required to do so
- Adhere to and implement standards and procedures in relation to nutrition and hydration
- Take all the necessary steps to ensure the maximum security and safety of the working area and all equipment and supplies contained therein.
- Identify hazards, assess risks and report same as per hospital policy to relevant personnel, and in accordance with individual responsibilities under all Health and Safety legislation and regulations
- Take all necessary steps to ensure your own security and safety and the safety and security of your work colleagues and all other personnel
- Wear appropriate protective clothing and protective footwear and use any safety equipment provided
- Co operate fully and participate with/in all health and safety training programmes
- Practice correct stock rotation practice and storage of all food items
Actively participate and co-operate fully with all training programmes
- Co operate and aid with induction training programmes for new employees
Comply with and adhere to all policies and procedures
The above Job Description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all duties involved and consequently, the post holder may be required to perform other duties as appropriate to the post which may be assigned to him/her from time to time and to contribute to the development of the post while in office.
Eligibility Criteria Qualifications and/ or experience(a) Eligible applicants will be those who on the closing date for the competition:
(i) Have completed second level education to Junior Certificate standard (Level 3 on the Quality & Qualifications Ireland Framework) (or equivalent qualification)
And
(ii) Have a minimum of 1 year working in the catering industry with experience in catering for large numbers in a busy environment
And
(b)Candidates must have the personal competence and capacity to properly discharge the duties of the role.
RemunerationRemuneration is in accordance with Department of Health/ Health Service Executive consolidated pay scales. Range from €36,407 to €44,087 a nine-point scale.
Working WeekThe standard working week is 39 Hours
A full Job Description is available on request.
Closing Date of Applications are Friday 2nd Oct