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Job Title: Sushi Chef Job Type: Full time, Permanent, 39 hours per week Minimum Annual Salary: €34,000 per year Employer and Employment Location: Okura Japanese Cuisine, Douglas Village, Douglas, Cork, Co. Cork; T12 VP98 About the Restaurant Okura Japanese Cuisine is a modern Japanese-fusion restaurant, specialises in sushi and hot dishes adapted for Western taste profiles while maintaining Japanese techniques. We are hiring a full-time Sushi Chef. Responsibilities - Prepare and present a wide variety of sushi to the restaurant’s standards - Maintain HACCP logs; manage prep, portioning and stock levels - Communicate clearly with kitchen and front-of-house teams in a fast-paced service - Liaise with English- and Mandarin-speaking suppliers and colleagues Requirements - Minimum 2 years of full-time chef experience in a fast-paced kitchen setting - Previous sushi making experience is required - Strong knife technique and confident fish filleting - Conversational English (basic Mandarin desirable) - Strong organisational skills and the ability to work under pressure - HACCP Level 2 certification is required - Willingness to work evenings and on holidays Staff meals during working hours 20 paid holiday days per year + public holidays To apply please send your CV and a short cover letter to our email. AD PUBLISHED: FROM 2ND JULY 2025 TO 30TH JULY 2025
Downstream Process Specialist
Requisition ID: 59690 Position Type: FT Permanent Workplace Arrangement: About the role We have an excellent opportunity for a Downstream Process Specialist to join our Applied Health & Nutrition site in Carrigaline. This is an important role that will help make sure our processes can deliver, as we continue to evolve in the biotechnology space. You will be the supporting process consistency, contamination reduction and yield improvement. As a team of 6, you will be overseeing the process within the production site, troubleshooting daily problems and advising the operators on how to manage the issues. You will also be experimenting in the lab for process optimization, change conditions and testing different variables. With a focus on fermentation, microfiltration, separation, liquids blending, sterilization and spray-drying, this is an advanced and technical site. About Kerry Kerry is the world's leading taste and nutrition company for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries. Every day we partner with customers to create healthier, tastier and more sustainable products that are consumed by billions of people across the world. Our vision is to be our customers' most valued partner, creating a world of sustainable nutrition. A career with Kerry offers you an opportunity to shape the future of food while providing you opportunities to explore and grow in a truly global environment. Our Safety purpose: At Kerry, we work together in a caring culture where everybody goes home safe every day. We are committed to providing a safe working environment and ensuring that all safety protocols are strictly followed. Join us in creating a workplace where safety is everyone’s responsibility. What you'll be doing What we can offer In return we can offer a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package as well as the opportunity for self-growth and career development within one of the world’s leading manufacturers of food and nutrition technology. In Kerry we benefit from the knowledge of our colleagues who bring a diverse range of cultures, backgrounds, lifestyles, and experiences. One team fostering an inclusive culture that, above all, inspires food and nourishes life. One culture where everyone brings their unique perspectives and experiences to help make us better, together. We are committed to nurturing an environment of positivity and inclusiveness, where everyone can be at their best, both personally and professionally. Our recruitment, selection and assessment process are based on the skills and competencies of the specific roles and based entirely on merit. We are committed to and value Diversity and Inclusion in all recruitment processes within Kerry and do not discriminate based on gender, race, class, economic status, ethnic background, sexual orientation, age, political beliefs, veteran status, marital status, or any other protected characteristic. Beware of scams online or from individuals claiming to represent us. A Kerry employee will not solicit candidates through a non-Kerry email address or phone number. In addition, Kerry does not currently utilise video chat rooms (e.g., Google Hangouts) to conduct interviews. Refuse any request that asks you to provide payment to participate in the hiring process (e.g., purchasing a “starter kit,” investing in training, or something similar). Kerry will not ask you to pay any money at any point in the hiring process with the exception of reimbursable travel expenses. In addition, any payments made by Kerry will be from official firm accounts bearing the Kerry name. Recruiter: #LI-SD2 Posting Type: LI Please note: We do not accept CVs or candidate profiles from recruitment agencies where Kerry terms of business have not been signed. Additionally, we will not consider or agree to payment of any recruiter fee under these circumstances. This also applies to CVs or candidate profiles sent directly to any Kerry Hiring Managers .
Radiographer, Staff Grade, University Hospital
Title of Post: Radiographer, Staff Grade, Cork University Hospital Please note 2025 Graduates can apply for this campaign Location: There are currently a number of whole-time vacancies available in the Radiology Department, Cork University Hospital. A panel may be formed as a result of this campaign for Radiographer, Staff Grade, Cork University Hospital from which current and future, permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full or part-time duration may be filled. Details of Service: Cork University Hospital (CUH) is the largest acute hospital in the country. The hospital is a primary teaching hospital with close alliances to University College Cork (UCC), nursing, medical and allied health professional training. The hospital also plays a central role in the management of co-located services on-site. CUH is the largest university teaching hospital in Ireland and the only Level 1 Trauma centre in the country – an accreditation given with the presence of 40 different medical and surgical specialities delivered by the hospital – including Neurosciences, Cardiac Services, Orthopaedics, General Surgery, Renal, Internal Medicine, Vascular, Ophthalmology, Urology, Plastic Surgery, Maxillary-Facial, Paediatrics, Critical Care, Cancer Services, and Emergency Medicine. CUH is the tertiary referral centre for the HSE Southern area, and the supra-regional area of Limerick, Clare, Tipperary, Waterford and Kilkenny. CUH therefore acts as a regional centre for secondary and tertiary care for the catchment population of 550,000 served by the HSE Southern area and a supra-regional centre for a total population of 1.1 million. CUH now has 800 beds following completion of the transfer of Cardiac and Renal services to the recently constructed Cardiac Renal Centre. The hospital currently employs 3,400 staff of multiple professions and is the primary teaching hospital for the Faculty of Health and Science in UCC. The Division of Radiology provides comprehensive, high-quality imaging services and image- guided procedures on a 24/7 basis. Imaging in the following sub-specialities is provided by the Radiology Department at CUH: CT, Vascular, Paediatric, Interventional, Screening, Nuclear Medicine, Ultrasound, Breast Imaging, Neuro-radiology, Cath Lab, Chest, Abdominal, Musculoskeletal Imaging and Oncology Imaging. The team structure comprises: · Clinical Lead, Radiology – Consultant Radiologist · Radiography Service Manager 3 · Radiography Service Manager 1 · Clinical Specialist Radiographer/Superintendent Radiographer · Senior Radiographer · Basic Grade Radiographer Reconfiguration of Services Cork & Kerry The Reconfiguration roadmap was published on the 22ndNovember 2011. It outlines a plan of how, why and where we deliver our acute hospital services. The roadmap provides for the first time in this region, a plan that has been agreed between all six acute hospitals on how services should be re-organised in order to ensure the best possible healthcare system for people in Cork and Kerry. Care is delivered in a variety of settings and new approaches and models of care to follow the care demands of the health service, are being advanced within the context of overall healthcare reform, to include Sláintecare. Purpose of Post: To carry out high quality Radiographic duties in line with department protocols. Informal Enquiries: Fiona O’Neill, Radiography Services Manager 3, CUH Email: fiona.oneill1@hse.ie Telephone: 021 – 4922606 or 086 – 7872189
Senior Occupational Therapist, Children's Disability Network Team
Senior Occupational Therapist (Paediatrics) Permanent, Full Time Children’s Disability Network Team 9 (North Cork & Blarney) Horizons is seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic Senior Grade Occupational Therapist in paediatric on a fixed term basis. The successful applicant will work within an interdisciplinary team and will work as a member of a Children’s Disability Network Team. This post will provide opportunities for the successful candidate to: Informal enquiries can be made to Conor Mc Nally, Children’s Disability Network Manager Network Team 9 on 086 067 6089. Completed application forms must be returned no later than Tuesday 15th July 2025. Applicants may be short listed on the basis of their application. Interviews will be expected to be held on Tuesday the 22nd of July. A panel may be formed for a 12-month period to fill future permanent, temporary, full time or part time Senior Occupational Therapist roles that may arise across the Children's Disability Network Teams where Horizons are the lead agency. The Department of Health & Children Consolidated Scales apply. Visit our website at www.horizonscork.ie
Household Survey Interviewer 2025
Overview of the Role Title of the position: Temporary & Permanent Household Survey Interviewers (Average weekly hours 25.15). Locations: We are recruiting in the following locations: Clare, Sligo, Carlow, Cavan, Limerick, Wexford, Longford, Donegal, Laois, Leitrim, Mayo, Monaghan, Roscommon, Westmeath, Offaly, Waterford, Louth and Galway. Survey interviewing work is carried out across the whole country. However, it is the policy of the CSO to assign interviewers to suitable geographical locations based on their home address. Therefore, the offer of an appointment to a position will depend on both the candidate’s geographical location and their position on the panel. Roles and Responsibilities Preparation for interviewing/collection process This involves attending appropriate training sessions as directed by field management/CSO headquarters. Trainings may be conducted on-site or virtually. This training process involves studying any necessary documentation, learning how to use IT systems and processes as well as testing new questions/processes. A tablet computer and smartphone will be used to manage interviewer workload. Attendance at training is mandatory. Survey Interviewing/Collection Survey work requires interviewers to carry out data collection by means of electronic data capture, using a tablet or other data capturing device. Interviewers will be required to transfer data to CSO headquarters in the manner prescribed for each particular survey. Interviewers will be expected to meet minimum data collection targets and deadlines as outlined by field management. Interviewers are expected to meet high data quality standards in a timely manner. Liaison with Field Management/CSO Headquarters Interviewers are expected to be in regular contact with field management through telephone, email, virtual meetings (e.g., MS Teams) or in-person contact. Administration Interviewers will be expected to complete and submit relevant administrative documentation by specific deadlines using both electronic and paper methods. Data Protection Interviewers will ensure high levels of data governance and information security, particularly regarding access to confidential data. Other duties Any other duties, which may be assigned from time to time, as appropriate to the position of Survey Interviewer. Eligibility to Compete and Certain Restrictions on Eligibility Citizenship Requirements Eligible candidates must be: (a) A citizen of the European Economic Area (EEA). The EEA consists of the Member States of the European Union, Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway; or (b) A citizen of the United Kingdom (UK); or (c) A citizen of Switzerland pursuant to the agreement between the EU and Switzerland on the free movement of persons; or (d) A non-EEA citizen who has a Stamp 4 permission1 or a stamp 5 permission. 1 Please note that a 50 TEU visa, which is a replacement for Stamp 4EUFAM after Brexit, is acceptable as a Stamp 4 equivalent. Requirements for the Position • Education requirement: intermediate certificate/junior certificate or equivalent. • Hold a current full driving licence with authorisation to drive in Ireland and have the full use of a car for the hours spent working on the survey. • Fluent English both written and spoken. • Proven experience of personal interaction with the public ideally through face to face and telephone interviewing, practical social work or related work. • Good IT software skills, e.g., Microsoft Office 365 and MS Teams. • Availability to work flexible hours. This flexibility extends to working variable hours during evenings, Saturdays and some daytime work when potential respondents are at home. • The ability to guarantee confidentiality at all times in relation to your role. • Good communication/articulation skills together with good persuasion and negotiating skills. Special Features The Interviewer position is a lone worker position. This means that the Interviewer works from their home and organises and completes their own work under the supervision of the Survey Coordinator in line with role requirements. Interviewers must be available to work flexible hours. Survey Interviewers are expected to work on average 25.15 hours per week. Depending on the survey involved, this flexibility will extend to working variable hours during evenings, Saturdays and some daytime work when potential respondents are available. Being a Household Survey Interviewer in the CSO What surveys will I work on? You could be working on a range of different surveys and may be simultaneously working on up to 3 surveys at a time – so time management and multi-tasking skills are a must. Some of the main surveys conducted by CSO Household Survey Interviewers are the Labour Force Survey (LFS), the Survey of Income and Living Conditions (SILC), and the Household Budget Survey (HBS). The CSO arealso recruiting through this campaign for interviewers to work on the Growing Up in Ireland survey – the national longitudinal study of children in Ireland which has been following the progress of c.20,000 children and their families since 2006. From time-to-time the CSO conducts other surveys, as requested, and you may be asked to work on these as well. More information on CSO Household Surveys can be found on the CSO website: https://www.cso.ie/en/surveys/householdsurveys/ What will my working hours be? You will be contracted to work 25.15 hours per week. You will have flexibility in working these hours, but there is a requirement for evening and Saturday work – you are not required to work any Sundays. We have found that the best times to interview households tend to be between 4pm and 8pm, though this may vary depending on the area you are in. Households are willing to give up their free time to participate in our surveys and it is important that you are as flexible as possible to find a time that suits them to participate. Where will I be working? Your work assignments will be based on your home location and will branch out from there. You may need to travel further from home at times and the distance of the travel will depend on whether your location is urban or rural in nature. Flexibility in relation to travel is required at times to meet the demands of individual surveys. Your area of work may change from time to time. What will I be paid? Starting rate of pay effective 1st March 2025 is €387.85 (ppc) per week. A different rate will apply where the appointee is not required to make a Personal Pension Contribution (non ppc). In addition to this, there is also the potential to earn an additional completion payment of up to 13% of grosspay depending on response rates achieved. Civil service mileage rates apply for any work-related travel in addition to other allowances which may be payable. What training will I receive? All household survey interviewers will receive comprehensive training on the role before starting work. This usually involves initial training in a specified location which will last approximately 2 weeks, with further on-site and online training sessions depending on which surveys you will be working on. Quarterly, regional in-person training sessions are also organised, as well as ad-hoc training sessions from time to time. On-going training and support will be provided by your appointed Coordinator, who will be your first line of contact with the CSO and will manage your work on a day-to-day basis. What is expected of me? Minimum expected response rates will apply to each of the surveys on which you work, and you will be expected to achieve these rates. Household survey interviewers are the CSO representatives at doorsteps across the country and must at all times carry out their work in a professional and respectful manner. You will be expected to maintain regular contact and communication with your Coordinator. Key Competencies for Survey Interviewer SURVEY INTERVIEWER COMPETENCIES Customer Service & Communication Skills • Actively listens to others and tries to understand their perspectives/requirements/needs. • Understands the steps or processes that customers must go through and can clearly explain these. • Is respectful, courteous and professional, remaining composed, even in challenging circumstances. • Can be firm when necessary and communicate with confidence and authority. • Communicates clearly and fluently when speaking and in writing. Delivery of Results • Takes responsibility for work and sees it through to the appropriate next level. • Completes work in a timely manner. • Adapts quickly to new ways of doing things. • Checks all work thoroughly to ensure it is completed to a high standard and learns from mistakes. • Demonstrates initiative and flexibility in ensuring work is delivered. • Is self-reliant and uses judgment on when to ask manager or colleagues for guidance. Information Management/Processing • Approaches and delivers all work in a thorough and organised manner. • Follows procedures and protocols, understanding their value and the rationale behind them. • Keeps high quality records that are easy for others to understand. • Is comfortable working with different types of information, e.g., written, numerical, charts, and carries out calculations such as arithmetic, percentages etc. Drive & Commitment to Public Service Values • Consistently strives to perform at a high level and deliver a quality service. • Serves the government and people of Ireland. • Is thorough and conscientious, even if work is routine. • Is enthusiastic and resilient in the face of challenging circumstances and setbacks. • Is personally honest and trustworthy. • At all times acts with integrity. • Understands own role in the team, making every effort to play their part. Selection Process The selection process may include some or all of the following elements: • Shortlisting of candidates based on the information contained in their application form; • Competitive preliminary interview; • Any other tests or exercises that may be deemed appropriate. Applicants who are successful in this competition will be placed on a panel, in an order of merit. The offer of an appointment to a position will depend on both the candidate’s geographical location and their position on the panel. Permanent Panel: The permanent panel will be maintained for no longer than 3 years. The offer of an appointment to a position will depend on both the candidate’s geographical location and their position on the panel. Temporary Panel The temporary panel will be maintained for no longer than 3years. The offer of an appointment to a position will depend on both the candidate’s geographical location and their position on the panel. Should similar vacancies, including temporary positions, arise elsewhere in the CSO candidates may be drawn from this competition. Security Clearance You will be required to complete and return a Garda eVetting form should you come under consideration for appointment. This form will be forwarded to An Garda Síochána for security checks on all Irish and Northern Irish addresses at which you resided. If you have resided/studied in countries outside of the Republic of Ireland for a period of 6 months or more, it is mandatory for you to furnish a Police Clearance Certificate from those countries stating that you have no convictions recorded against you while residing there. You will need to provide a separate Police Clearance Certificate for each country you have resided in. Clearance must be dated after the date you left the country. It is your responsibility to seek security clearances in a timely fashion as they can take some time. You cannot be appointed without this information being provided and being in order. The Importance of Confidentiality Subject to the provisions of the Freedom of Information Acts, 2014, applications will be treated in strict confidence. All enquiries, applications and all aspects of the proceedings are treated as strictly confidential and are not disclosed to anyone, outside those directly involved in that aspect of the process. Certain items of information, not specific to any individual, are extracted from computer records for general statistical purposes Code of Practice This competition is being organised in accordance with the Code of Practice titled Appointment to Positions in the Civil Service and Public Service published by the Commission for Public Service Appointments (CPSA). The CSO will consider any requests for review in accordance with the provisions of this code. A copy of the Code may be accessed at www.cpsa.ie. The CSO is an equal opportunity employer. Assignments will be made based on qualifications and the ability to carry out the responsibilities of the grade or post. Candidates’ Obligation Candidates should note that canvassing will disqualify and will result in their exclusion from the process. Candidates must not: • knowingly or recklessly provide false information • canvass any person with or without inducements • personate a candidate at any stage of the process • interfere with or compromise the process in any way. It is important to remember that this is a competitive process for a role where integrity is paramount.Sharing information on the selection process e.g., through social media or any other means, may result in you being disqualified from the competition. A third party must not personate a candidate at any stage of the process. Specific Candidate Criteria Candidates must: • Have the knowledge and ability to discharge the duties of the post concerned. • Be suitable on the grounds of character. • Be suitable on the grounds of health and physical fitness. • Be suitable in all other relevant respects for appointment to the post concerned. If successful, they will not be appointed to the post unless they: (a) Agree to undertake the duties attached to the post and accept the conditions under which the duties are, or may be required to be, performed. (b) Are fully competent and available to undertake, and fully capable of undertaking, the duties attached to the position. Quality Customer Service We aim to provide an excellent quality service to all our customers. If, for whatever reason, you are unhappy with any aspect of the service you receive from us, we urge you to bring this to our attention. Feedback will be provided on written request. General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) came into force on the 25th of May 2018, replacing the existing data protection framework under the EU Data Protection Directive. When your application form is received, we create a record in your name, which contains much of the personal information you have supplied. This personal record is used solely in processing your candidature and should you be successful certain information will be retained by the CSO’s HR division for employment purposes. Salary - PPC (Personal Pension Contribution) The weekly salary scale for this position effective from 1st March 2025 is as follow: €387.85, €407.01, €411.90, €426.06, €440.28, €454.52, €468.74, €482.96, €496.78, €510.62, €524.47, €540.65, €552.03, €573.46 (NMAX), €590.32 (LSI1), €598.05 (LSI2) Long service increments may be payable after 3 (LSI1) and 6 (LSI2) years satisfactory service at the maximum of the scale. The PPC pay rate applies when the individual is required to pay a Personal Pension Contribution (otherwise known as a main scheme contribution) in accordance with the rules of their main/personal superannuation scheme. This is different to a contribution in respect of membership of a Spouses’ and Children’s scheme, or the Additional Superannuation Contributions (ASC). A different rate will apply where the appointee is not required to make a Personal Pension Contribution. Hours of Attendance Formal hours of work do not apply to these duties. Permanent Survey Interviewers will be assigned a quota of weekly work on CSO household surveys which, on average over the period of a quarter, should not exceed 25.15 hours per week. Temporary Survey Interviewers will be assigned survey duties as required on a weekly basis. Workinghours for Temporary Survey Interviewers will depend on the number of households to be surveyed. Working patterns can be flexible but Survey Interviewers should be available to take on work at least 5 days on average per week outside of the headquarters which in respect of this employment is based in the Survey Interviewer’s home. The flexibility of the working hours is such that the Survey Interviewer is expected to work when potential respondents are available, and the Survey Interviewer will be expected to minimise unproductive work hours and journeys in this regard. Sunday working is not permitted in this employment. No additional payment will be made for extra attendance over and above 25.15 hours per week as the rate of remuneration payable covers any exceptional extra attendance liability that may arise from time to time. Survey Interviewers will be obliged to keep a record of the hours worked as outlined in the Organisation of Working Time Act, 1997 (Organisation of Working Time (Records) (Prescribed Form and Exemptions) Regulations, 2001.
Team Member
Costa Coffee requires a Team Member for our store in Blackpool. At Costa Coffee we are as passionate about our people as we are our great coffee! Being a part of our team gives you the chance to learn new skills in coffee excellence whilst letting your personality shine through. As a Costa Barista you receive full training in delivering every customer with an unbeatable coffee experience, through great customer service and great coffee. Are you: -
Multi Task Attendant
Purpose of the Post · Be responsible for the cleaning of the environment of the hospital. · To perform catering duties within wards and departments throughout the hospital. · To perform patient care as directed Clinical Nurse Manager / Nurse in Charge. Principal Duties and Responsibilities General Cleaning · Responsible for the general cleaning of the Hospital and areas as identified by the Ward Manager. · Ensure the agreed standard of cleanliness and Hygiene are maintained in all areas by using the approved cleaning materials. · Use and care of cleaning equipment as trained. · Be responsible for the segregation and safe disposable of waste to designated areas. · Perform daily or evening cleaning of ward areas, bathrooms, toilets, walls, floors, corridors, beds patient equipment and household and clinical waste bins. · Perform daily or evening Deep clean /isolation cleaning of assigned areas by manual cleaning and machine cleaning. · Complete Cleaning Checklists as cleaning is carried out. · Ensure all cleaning documentation is kept up to date and available for inspection e.g. Ward cleaning checks, Bed cleaning programme, Ensure ward cleaning supplies are used economically and replenished · Ensure patient’s property is respected at all times. · Report any equipment faults to person in charge. · Check and clean specified equipment and ensure instructions are followed during operation and maintenance. · To use designated cleaning products with caution, following guidelines appropriate to their use and ensuring all cleaning materials are used economically. Products will be kept in a locked cupboard/ room when not in use. These supplies should be monitored to ensure appropriate stock levels are maintained. · Immediate attention to be given to all spillage’s including tea, coffee, water, urine, faeces, vomit etc in order to reduce the risk of accidents. · Use of floor scrubber and buffering of designated floor areas on the units. · Adherence to Health and Safety Guidelines and the use of Hazard signs. Patient Care · Nursing staff will delegate patient care duties in accordance with their professional judgement and within the competence of the Multi-Task attendant · Patients/clients may require assistance in some or all activities of daily living. It is the duty of the nurse to assess, plan, implement and evaluate the care required by the patient. The primary role of the Multi-Task attendant is to assist the nurse in the implementation of the care, as determined by the Registered Nurse. · The transporting of patients from the ward and various departments, either in beds, on trolleys, in wheelchairs or walking · When necessary to remain with patients in these areas and to assist patients. · Communicate any observations on the patients to the nursing staff. · Answer patient call bells when nursing staff are busy · To assist nursing staff with moving and handling of patients. · To assist male/female patients with their personal care, toileting and bathing as requested by the patient or nursing staff. · To assist with the preparation of patients for surgery as instructed by the ward manager. · Transfer of equipment as required. · To be aware of safety issues pertaining to patients and colleagues. · To adhere to Infection Control Guidelines · To adhere to Hospital Guidelines · Participating in the social and activity programmes in the Care of the Elderly setting · Refer all queries to the nurse in charge · Report any incident or potential incident which may compromise the health and safety of patients, staff or visitors and take appropriate action. · Multi Task Attendants should conduct themselves in a manner that conveys respect of the individual and ensures safe patient care, including confidentiality, courtesy, accountability, communication, dignity, privacy, health and safety. Catering Duties · Assist with patient preparation for mealtimes i.e. patient’s are made comfortable and prepare bed table area for tray service. · Distribute jugs of water / ice and glasses to the patient’s morning and evening and as required. · Distribute, input details and collect menu cards from the patients daily. · Assist with increasing awareness of Protected Mealtimes and the National Visitors Guidelines · Record patients’ dietary requirements on summary sheet for main kitchen. · Ensure that bed tables are cleaned prior to and after food service. · Assist patients with feeding at mealtimes in consultation with CMN or Nurse in charge at mealtimes, and monitor food intake. Record/ report as required. · Assist with the preparation and presentation of food, make beverages, snacks, sandwiches etc as required and serve. · Liaise with CNM /Dietician on patient requirements. · Collect food trolleys and ensure trays/ trolleys are prepared for meal service in accordance with best practice for patients. · Ensure appropriate serving utensils are used at all meal times in line with best practice. · Carry out and record food temperature checks before serving to the patient at meal times and record on temperature chart in ward pantries. · Record fridge temperature morning and evening and document, report any variances and take action. · Order / Record food stock levels for patients from the main Kitchen stores to ward pantries. · Ensure ward pantry and equipment i.e. microwave, toaster etc are cleaned in line with cleaning manual and pantry cleaning checklist is signed off. · Ensure that after each food service, catering trolley is cleaned down in the main wash up area and set up for next meal service. · Ensure segregation of food waste and paper at ward pantry in line with food waste and waste segregation procedures. · Report and label equipment breakdowns, and fill in appropriate requisition form with CNM Nurse in Charge on the ward/ dept. · Adhere to Hospital Catering and Hygiene policies. Protective clothing to be worn while on duty. · Acquaint themselves with a knowledge of Health & Safety/Food Hygiene legislation · Ensure work practice is in line with all hygiene and Health and Safety procedures, including HACCP guidelines. Waste & Laundry Operational · Be courteous and helpful to patients and their relatives and respect each other person’s privacy and dignity at all times. · Present to work wearing the agreed attire and identification, having regard to the highest standard of attire and personal hygiene · Allocation to various wards on rotation and will be required to perform day and night duty. · Acquaint themselves with Health & Safety at Work guidelines and obligations including e-learning programmes on HSELand · Ensure an adequate knowledge of the emergency action and fire Plan · Co-operate with periodic medical checks as required · Conduct his / herself in a manner that conveys respect of the individual and ensures safe client / patient care · Report any incident or potential incident which may compromise the health and safety of clients / patients, staff or visitors to the person in charge and take appropriate action · To attend meetings as required by the Unit Managers and Management Team in the Hospital with a view to maintaining high standards, open communication amongst staff and good levels of staff morale. · To attend and reach an acceptable standard of performance in courses internal and external and asdesignated appropriate by the employing authority . · Understand and adhere to all HSE policies, guidelines and procedures · Not undertake any duty related to client / patient care for which he/she is not trained · Apply precautions at all times to minimise the risks of cross infection e.g. clean up any spillages of bodily fluids · Ensure that all equipment is stored and cleaned correctly, and storage areas are kept clean and tidy · Follow Hospital Policy with regard to confidentially in relation to patient care. · In accordance with Health and Safety at work policy, it is each staff members responsibility to observe all rules relating to Health and Safety and Conduct at Work and to use any equipment provided in a safe and responsible manner. · Participate in appropriate in-service training sessions including fire safety, moving techniques in patients care, hand hygiene and any other such sessions as organised by Hospital management. · Be able to work as part of a team. · Have knowledge of the Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA) standards as they apply to the role. · Have knowledge of Children First and complete HSELand Introduction to Children First on line e-learning programme. It is HSE policy that all staff irrespective of role, grade or position must promote the welfare of children and protect them from harm. · To be aware of fire precautions and procedures and attend fire drills once a year. · To be aware of infection control procedures · Complaints Procedures · Incident and Accident reporting · Hospital Risk Management 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 Professional Qualifications, Experience, etc (a) Each candidate must, at the latest date for receipt of completed application form for the post: (i) Possess the relevant QQI Further Education and Training (FET) Level 5 Certificate in Health Service Skills OR (ii) FETAC Level 5 Certificate in Health Service Skills or Healthcare Support OR (iii) A relevant Healthcare qualification OR (iv) Be currently employed as an Attendant, Multi-Task or a comparable role and be willing to undertake a QQI/FETAC Level 5 programme in Health Service skills or equivalent. AND (b) Candidates must have the personal competence and capacity to properly discharge the duties of the role. ‘Eligibility’ checking will be conducted on all application forms received and only those candidates who meet the eligibility criteria i.e. the required qualifications for the position, will be deemed eligible for inclusion in the competition. Please ensure that you complete your Application Form correctly as appeals by candidates who have not been deemed eligible, will only be entertained if the appeal is based on information supplied in your original Application Form . Appeals will NOT be entertained on additional information supplied at the time of appeal. If invited to interview, candidates will not be awarded marks for qualifications used during ‘Eligibility’ checking. 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. Character Each candidate for and any person holding the office must be of good character Post specific requirements Demonstrate previous experience of working in the hospital/caring setting. Skills, competencies and/or knowledge Knowledge & Experience · Knowledge of the hospital environment · Awareness of what job entails · Have a good base knowledge of - Hygiene Procedures - Basic food Hygiene and Food Safety - Health & Safety - Infection Control · Knowledge & Awareness of Health & Safety Competencies & Skills · Demonstrate motivation and appreciate the importance of the need to provide quality service for patients / relatives / public and in particular older people. · Demonstrate an awareness of Health and Safety issues in relation to the work area. · Demonstrate excellent communication skills. · Demonstrate good interpersonal skills and be able to work as part of a team. · Demonstrate ability of working on own initiative and be capable of performing duties with the minimum of supervision. · Demonstrate an understanding of the impact of a change of residence (e.g. home to continuing care) for the individual & their family. · Demonstrate flexibility. · Kind, caring disposition and sensitive to patients/ clients needs · Reliable · Holistic approach to working in a hospital environment. Campaign Specific Selection Process Ranking / Shortlisting / Interview A ranking and or shortlisting exercise may be carried out on the basis of information supplied in your application form. The criteria for ranking and or shortlisting are based on the requirements of the post as outlined in the eligibility criteria and skills, competencies and/or knowledge section of this job specification. Therefore it is very important that you think about your experience in light of those requirements. Failure to include information regarding these requirements may result in you not being called forward to the next stage of the selection process. Those successful at the ranking stage of this process (where applied) will be placed on an order of merit panel and will be called to interview in ‘bands’ depending on the service needs of the organisation. Diversity, Equality and Inclusion The HSE is an equal opportunities employer. Employees of the HSE bring a range of skills, talents, diverse thinking and experience to the organisation. The HSE believes passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to its success – we aim to develop the workforce of the HSE so that it reflects the diversity of HSE service users and to strengthen it through accommodating and valuing different perspectives. Ultimately this will result in improved service user and employee experience. The HSE is committed to creating a positive working environment whereby all employees inclusive of age, civil status, disability, ethnicity and race, family status, gender, membership of the Traveller community, religion and sexual orientation are respected, valued and can reach their full potential. The HSE aims to achieve this through development of an organisational culture where injustice, bias and discrimination are not tolerated. The HSE welcomes people with diverse backgrounds and offers a range of supports and resources to staff, such as those who require a reasonable accommodation at work because of a disability or long term health condition. For further information on the HSE commitment to Diversity, Equality and Inclusion, please visit the Diversity, Equality and Inclusion web page at https://www.hse.ie/eng/staff/resources/diversity/ Code of Practice The Health Service Executive will run this campaign in compliance with the Code of Practice prepared by the Commission for Public Service Appointments (CPSA). The Code of Practice sets out how the core principles of probity, merit, equity and fairness might be applied on a principle basis. The Code also specifies the responsibilities placed on candidates, facilities for feedback to applicants on matters relating to their application when requested, and outlines procedures in relation to requests for a review of the recruitment and selection process and review in relation to allegations of a breach of the Code of Practice. Additional information on the HSE’s review process is available in the document posted with each vacancy entitled “Code of Practice, information for candidates”. Codes of practice are published by the CPSA and are available on www.hse.ie/eng/staff/jobs in the document posted with each vacancy entitled “Code of Practice, information for candidates” or on www.cpsa.ie .
Sales Assistant
Role Responsibility We are passionate about celebrating our customers’ life moments and are now looking for a Sales Assistant to join our very successful Card Factory family to help fulfil this. The pace is fast, our standards are high and we’re proud of it, we lead the way after all! It can get really busy in our stores, therefore you need to be able to manage lots of customers, busy tills and juggling multiple tasks. But don’t worry, you’ll have lots of fun along the way and you’ll understand why you need to be a little bit mad to work here! CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
Support Worker
BROTHERS OF CHARITY SERVICES IRELAND – SOUTHERN REGION The Brothers of Charity Services Ireland – Southern Region is a major voluntary organisation, which provides age related residential, educational and day services for people with intellectual disabilities, autism and communication disorders throughout the Cork and Kerry area. SUPPORT WORKERS Ref: 13/2025 Residential Services (Adults & Children) Permanent Relief hours up to 78 hours per fortnight Locations: Cork city, suburbs, Bandon, Innishannon and Fermoy areas The Role Support Workers provide a key supportive role for individuals supported by the Service. This role comprises of two main elements. Firstly the Support Worker is responsible for all aspects of personal care required during the day. This includes supporting individuals with their meals, personal hygiene and other related aspects of physical well-being, to the extent required by the individual. Secondly, a major focus of the Support Worker role is to assist and support People who use the Service with the Implementation of their Individual Plans and the achievement of associated outcomes and critically, to support People who use the Service in participating in the ordinary everyday life of the community through inclusive and creative thinking. The successful candidate may be required to be a key worker and develop and review individual plans. The Candidate The successful candidates must It is essential that all candidates have adequate immunity against Hepatitis B as per Immunisation Guidelines for Ireland 2008 Reporting to: Social Care Leader in the community and residential setting and through the Line Manager structure to the Area Manager, or other authorised person as the Employing Authority may designate. Salary Scale: €33,699 - €46,984 including 1 LSI per annum (1/3/25 Department of Health Consolidated Scales). Part-Time hours will be paid pro-rata to a full-time post Informal Enquiries to Human Resources Department, e-mail RecruitmentBOCSS@bocsi.ie Closing date: Sunday 13th July 2025 Applications should be made using the Apply link below The Brothers of Charity Services Ireland - Southern Region is an equal opportunities employer
Team Leader
Costa Coffee requires a Team Leader for our store in Blackpool. At Costa Coffee we are as passionate about our people as we are our great coffee! Being a part of our team gives you the chance to learn new skills in coffee excellence whilst letting your personality shine through. As a Costa Barista you receive full training in delivering every customer with an unbeatable coffee experience, through great customer service and great coffee. Are you: -
