MRHP-- - Catering Officer III

Catering Officer III

MRHP-05-26-252

Midland Regional Hospital Portlaoise

Location of Post:

Midland Regional Hospital Portlaoise

There is currently one permanent, whole-time Catering Officer III vacancy available in the Catering Department at the Midland Regional Hospital Portlaoise.

A panel may be formed as a result of this campaign for a Catering Officer III from which current and future, permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full-time or part-time duration may be filled.

Informal Enquiries:

For further information about the role, please contact:

Jennifer Carey

Catering Manager

Midland Regional Hospital Portlaoise

Email:jennifer.carey2@hse.ie

Tel: 057 869 6608

HR Point of Contact:

The HSE Dublin and Midlands is committed to providing information and services which are accessible to all, if you require accessibility assistance throughout any stage of the recruitment process, please contact:

Hermaye McCallion

HR Recruitment Officer

HSE Dublin and Midlands

Email: hermaye.mccallion@hse.ie

Tel: 087 125 9086

Purpose of the Post:

To assist with the management of daily Catering operations in the Midland Regional Hospital Portlaoise.

Eligibility Criteria, Qualifications and / or Experience:

1. Statutory Registration, Professional Qualifications, Experience, etc.

(a) Eligible applicants will be those who on the closing date for the competition: -

(i) Hold the Bachelors of Arts, NFQ Level 7 in Hospitality Management awarded by the Technical University of Dublin.

OR

(ii) Hospitality Studies (Higher Certificate) (Level 6) awarded by the Munster Technical University.

OR

(iii) A Diploma in Dietetics.

OR

(iv) An equivalent qualification.

OR

(v) Be currently employed in the HSE or funded agency as a Catering Officer.

AND

(vi) Candidates must have at least one year’s satisfactory experience in the direction and control of the catering arrangements for an institution or other establishment catering for a minimum of 200 persons per day.

OR

(vii) Have a total of at least two year’s satisfactory experience in the direction and control or in assisting in the direction and control of the catering arrangements for an institution or other establishment catering for a minimum of 200 persons per day.

AND

(b) All candidates must have the requisite knowledge and ability (including a high standard of suitability and management ability) for the proper discharge of the duties of the office.

2. Health

Candidates for and any person holding the office must be fully competent and capable of undertaking the duties attached to the office and be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service.

3. Character

Candidates for and any person holding the office must be of good character.