MRHP-- - Chef

Chef Grade II

MRHP-02-26-45

Midland Regional Hospital Portlaoise

Location of Post:

Midland Regional Hospital Portlaoise

There is currently one permanent, whole-time Chef Grade II vacancy available in the Catering Department in the Midland Regional Hospital Portlaoise.

A panel may be formed as a result of this campaign for a Chef Grade II 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:

Sophie Larkin

Human Resources Team Lead

HSE Dublin and Midlands

Email: sophie.larkin@hse.ie

Tel: 087 703 1406

Purpose of the Post:

To prepare, cook and serve food to patients, staff and residential unit at the required time while implementing Health & Safety and Food Hygiene policies.

Eligibility, Qualifications and / or Experience:

1. Professional Qualifications, Experience, etc.

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

(i) Have obtained a Professional Cookery award at minimum Level 6 on National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ) or equivalent maintained by the Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI).

OR

(ii) Have obtained an equivalent qualification (i) from a different jurisdiction.

OR

(iii) Be currently employed as a Chef in the Irish Health Service.

AND

(b) 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

A candidate 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

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

Post Specific Requirements:

The appointee must complete a Preliminary Hygiene Course as recommended by the Environmental Health Officer. If the successful candidate has not completed this course, he / she will be required to do so and the necessary training will be provided.