RHM-- - Catering Officer I

RHM-04-26-135

Catering Officer I

Regional Hospital Mullingar

Location of Post:

Regional Hospital Mullingar (RHM) / an tOspidéal Réigiúnach, an Muileann gCearr

There is currently 1 permanent whole-time vacancy available in Regional Hospital Mullingar

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

Informal Enquiries:

We welcome enquiries about the role:

Name: Karl de Lacy

Title: Non Clinical Services Manager

Email: karl.delacy@hse.ie

HR point of Contact:

DML 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:

Anto George

HR Recruitment Officer

HSE Dublin and Midlands

Email:Anto.George@hse.ie

Tel: 087 399 8614

Purpose of Post:

The Catering Officer Grade I will be responsible for management of the catering team to ensure the day to day provision of meals to all patients & staff are in line with Hazard Analysis & Critical Control Points (HACCP) standards, national and RHM policies and procedures.

Supervise, maintain and operate efficient and effective Catering Production and Distribution at RHM.

Assist and facilitate the development and planning of services

Supervise staff, contractors, specialists, delegated budget and day to day issues associated with the provision of Catering Services at RHM

Responsible for ensuring the day to day production and distribution of meals, delivery and service to patients, staff and satellite locations as required and in accordance with National Standards and RHM policies and procedures.

Eligibility Criteria

Qualifications and/ or experience

Statutory Registration, Professional Qualifications, Experience, etc

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 Technical University Dublin https://www.tudublin.ie/study/undergraduate/courses/hospitality-management-tu745/?courseSubjects=Culinary%2C%20Hospitality%2C%20Tourism&keywords

OR

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

https://www.cit.ie/course/cr657

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 three 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) A total of at least five 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.

Post Specifics:

Demonstrate depth and breadth of experience in the areas of catering production and distribution and team supervision as relevant to the role.