Catering Assistant Bank - UPMC Kildare Hospital

Catering Assistant Bank - UPMC Kildare Hospital

Location: UPMC Kildare Hospital

Job type: Casual/Bank

Overview

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

• 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

• 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

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

Benefits

• Fully paid maternity and paternity leave for new parents.
• Competitive Pension Plan.
• Company funded Death in Service Benefit 3 times.
• Critical Illness cover for all employees up to the age of 66.
• Performance recognition through annual ACES programme.
• Enhanced annual leave up to a maximum of 27 days.
• Flexible working opportunities to support you to work around external family commitments.
• Opportunities for each employee to reach their career goals through continued learning and/or advancement.