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Purpose of the post • To support catering management in the overall management of catering services. • To direct, evaluate and supervise the catering operation on the Hospital campus. • To deputise for the Catering Manager, where appropriate. • To implement, monitor and audit food safety standards to ensure compliance with all current legislative specifications. Principal duties and responsibilities The Catering Officer, Grade II will: Catering Services • Be responsible for the provision of a high quality catering service to all residents and service users. • Develop good customer relations, including surveying customer opinions. • Be responsible for the organisation of catering facilities, including continuous menu planning in conjunction with the Chef I/Chef II, to incorporate variety and choice of suitable foods to meet the nutritional needs and personal requests of all service users, specialised diets, functions and the introduction of new menus as appropriate for patients and staff in conjunction with the Chef I/Chef II. • Liaise with Dietitians, Speech & Language Therapists, Nursing staff and the wider Multi-Disciplinary Team as required in relation to all aspects of catering services to patients. • Ensure catering services are operated within budget. • Participate in internal/external audits and other accreditation initiatives as may be required. • Manage corrective actions and recommendations arising from internal/external audits. • Order food and oversee food deliveries to ensure that only superior produce is accepted as per specification. • Maintain all appropriate records and management information reports required. • Provide leadership throughout the catering service to meet the standards required in keeping with best practice, HSE Policies and legislation. Quality of Service • Gather information from the wards in relation to patients’ meals, stock management, food waste; deal with customer queries and complaints when appropriate and compile reports for the Catering Manager. • Ensure that standards of service are maintained and all aspects of HACCP are fully implemented, including ongoing staff training courses. • Ensure that all meals are prepared on schedule for patients and staff and are within nutritional and dietetic control guidelines. • Lead on change, ensuring safe, efficient and effective use of all resources. • Develop and implement, where necessary, the policies and procedures associated with best and safe practice and monitor compliance with these practices. • “Walk the Floor” during service periods to ensure that excellent levels of service are being delivered as standard. • Manage the quality and hygiene of the food cycle from preparation through to delivery, including presentation. Hygiene and HACCP • Check that all areas are kept clean and in hygienic conditions and monitor cleaning schedules. • Ensure that all principles of HACCP are checked on a daily basis and weekly audits are carried out to test the effectiveness of the system. • Administer the HACCP system in the kitchen and other areas in conjunction with the Senior Chef(s) and with each member of staff. • Ensure that all staff are aware of HACCP procedures/controls and are acting accordingly. • Liaise with contract cleaning companies to ensure that specified standards are maintained and that the terms of the contract are satisfactorily met. • Manage food storage standards. • Ensure that all HACCP documentation is being completed daily by all relevant staff and that full traceability for all foods is evident within the documentation. • Be competent in HACCP record storage, filing and efficient retrieval for inspection purposes. Health and Safety • Ensure that all staff are provided with, and wear, full uniform and personal protective equipment, including footwear. • Ensure that equipment and work areas/practices are safe and are fully risk assessed. Ensure that maintenance is carried out in a timely and regular fashion and escalate as appropriate. • Report and take necessary action in the event of fire, an accident, stock damage and unfit food, and complete the necessary documentation/reports. • Comply with the cash handling procedures as agreed. • Ensure all staff are fully aware of and adhere to Fire Safety, Smoking Policy and Health and Safety Regulations. • Take necessary steps to ensure the security of all equipment, utensils, stores and offices. • Arrange courses in fire safety, manual handling, food hygiene and other relevant processes, in conjunction with the Catering Manager. • Keep the safety statement updated, and carry out safety and cleaning audits, to ensure that health and safety standards are maintained. • Have a working knowledge of the Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA) Standards as they apply to the role, for example, Standards for Healthcare, National Standards for the Prevention and Control of Healthcare Associated Infections, Hygiene Standards, etc., and comply with associated HSE protocols for implementing and maintaining these standards as appropriate to the role. • Support, promote and actively participate in sustainable energy, water and waste initiatives to create a more sustainable, low carbon and efficient health service. • Risk manage all aspects of the services and control the identified risks within your scope or escalate as appropriate. • Keep risk assessments and ensure the Hospital specific safety statement is updated for the Catering Department and carry out safety audits to ensure Health and Safety standards are maintained. • Ensure all chemicals are safely stored and managed within the Catering Department. Management and Supervision of Staff • Supervise and liaise with all Catering staff and the Chef I/Chef II in the department. • Ensure, in conjunction with the Senior Chef(s) and Catering Manager, that sufficient staff are available each day on all shifts to provide proper services. • Ensure that all catering staff are adequately trained to provide a high quality service to all customers. • Maintain good communications within the department and encourage good employee relations, including ensuring that staff are aware of and comply with all relevant personnel procedures and code of conduct. • Deal with matters of staff discipline in accordance with the hospital Grievance Procedure. • Keep the Catering Manager informed in relation to staff grievances, discipline issues and staff welfare issues as appropriate. • Be responsible for the monitoring and controlling of staff entitlements to leave; completing timesheets, absenteeism reports and sick leave records, and returning them to the appropriate departments. Information Technology • Be aware of modern developments within the industry, and assist in the introduction/implementation of new/updated technologies. • Operate existing/new/updated technology as appropriate. 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 Candidates must have at the latest date of application: 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/hospitalitymanagementtu745 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 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 years’ 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. 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 depth and breadth of experience working in a HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point) environment, as relevant to the role. • Experience in a leadership and team management/supervising staff role. Other requirements specific to the post • The successful candidate will be required to work the agreed roster arrangements advised by the Line Manager. • Flexibility in regard to roster arrangements will be required. Additional eligibility requirements: Citizenship requirements Eligible candidates must be: (i) EEA, Swiss, or British citizens OR (ii) Non-European Economic Area citizens with permission to reside and work in the State Skills, competencies and/or knowledge Candidates must: Professional Knowledge/Experience • Demonstrate sound knowledge of up-to-date catering management skills. • Demonstrate a commitment to on-going professional education and research. Planning and Organising Skills • Demonstrate the ability to plan and organise resources effectively. • Demonstrate an ability to manage change. Commitment to providing a quality service • Demonstrate a strong commitment to maintaining work standards and delivering a quality service to service users. • Demonstrate flexibility and sound practical judgement and decisiveness in solving problems. • Demonstrate innovation and creativity. Leadership and Teamwork • Demonstrate effective team building and leadership skills. • Demonstrate an ability to delegate effectively. • Demonstrate an ability to motivate self and others. Communication and Interpersonal Skills • Demonstrate good communication and interpersonal skills. Tenure The current vacancy available is permanent and whole time. The post is pensionable. A panel may be created from which permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full or part time duration may be filled. The tenure of these posts will be indicated at “expression of interest” stage. Appointment as an employee of the Health Service Executive is governed by the Health Act 2004, the Public Service Management (Recruitment and Appointments) Act 2004, and Public Service Management (Recruitment and Appointments) Amendment Act 2013. Working week The standard weekly working hours of attendance for your grade are 35 hours per week. Your normal weekly working hours are 35 hours. Contracted hours that are less than the standard weekly working hours for your grade will be paid pro rata to the full time equivalent. Annual leave The annual leave associated with the post will be confirmed at Contracting stage. Superannuation This is a pensionable position with the HSE. The successful candidate will upon appointment become a member of the appropriate pension scheme. Pension scheme membership will be notified within the contract of employment. Members of pre-existing pension schemes who transferred to the HSE on the 01st January 2005 pursuant to Section 60 of the Health Act 2004 are entitled to superannuation benefit terms under the HSE Scheme which are no less favourable to those which they were entitled to at 31st December 2004. Age The Public Service Superannuation (Age of Retirement) Act, 2018 set 70 years as the compulsory retirement age for public servants. Public Servants not affected by this legislation: Public servants joining the public service or re-joining the public service with a 26-week break in service, between 1 April 2004 and 31 December 2012 (new entrants) have no compulsory retirement age. Public servants joining the public service or re-joining the public service after a 26-week break, after 1 January 2013 are members of the Single Pension Scheme and have a compulsory retirement age of 70. Remuneration The salary scale for the post as at 1st February 2026: €52,235 €53,798 €55,391 €57,021 €58,659 €60,569 €62,485 LSIs New appointees to any grade start at the minimum point of the scale. Incremental credit will be applied for recognised relevant service in Ireland and abroad (Department of Health Circular 2/2011). Incremental credit is normally granted on appointment, in respect of previous experience in the Civil Service, Local Authorities, Health Service and other Public Service Bodies and Statutory Agencies.
Cleaning Operative
Mount Charles Group are one of the largest and privately owned soft Facilities Management, catering and ancillary service/product providers in Ireland. If you are a customer focused individual and want to join a fun and family orientated business which believes people are our greatest asset, then we have a role for you! Our family values speak for themselves: Do the right thing, Have fun & grow together, Take pride in what you do! We are currently recruiting for a Cleaning Operative to join our team based at our Radius, Banbridge site. This is a great opportunity to join a world leading facilities management company. Working Pattern: The Mount Charles Group is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Due to the number of applicants Mount Charles receives, we only respond to short-listed applicants. If you have not been contacted within six weeks of the closing date, you have not been selected for interview. Mount Charles Group has a policy on recruiting ex-offenders, a copy of which is available upon request. Having a criminal record will not necessarily prevent you from working for the Mount Charles Group. GREAT PEOPLE - GREAT SERVICE - GREAT FUTURE
Burger King Team Member
Burger King Team Member - Applegreen Navan Retail Park As a Burger King Team Member at Applegreen, you will be a crucial part of our front-line operations. If you’re looking for a fulfilling role where you can make a difference every day and build lasting relationships, we’d love to hear from you! Apply now to join the Applegreen family and become part of a company that values community, teamwork, our customers. What will I be doing as a Burger King Team Member at Applegreen? · Support day to day operations of the business. · Ensure shop floor is clean and tidy. · Ensure all food safety policies are met. · Food preparation. · Follow and enforce Burger King manual training contents. · Stock control and management. · Create the best food experience possible for customers. · Work closely with management to achieve weekly and quarterly targets. Why Should I join the Applegreen Team? Benefits · All colleagues are eligible for a discount, allowing exclusive discounts on Bakewell Deli foods and hot drinks. · Bike to work scheme (available after 6 months of service). · HSF Health Plans schemes for healthcare expenses including dental, optical and many more. · Wellbeing platform with micro-modules and articles to support your mental health and wellbeing. In addition, our Employee Assistance Programme is a free confidential counselling service which offers support on personal, family, work, and money matters. · Flexible schedules. · Company pension scheme. · Exclusive offers on broadband and mobile plans. · Refer a friend scheme. · Development opportunities through a variety of online and classroom-based learning delivered by inhouse and external industry experts. An Applegreen Burger King Team Member would ideally: · Have a can-do attitude who has strong communication skills and enjoys interacting with customers. · Ability to work well with colleagues, contributing to a positive team environment. · Enjoy working in a fast-paced environment. · Willingness to learn and adapt to new tasks. INDHP
Night Shift Operator
Night Shift Operator - Applegreen Rathnew As a Night Shift Operator at Applegreen, you will be a crucial part of our front-line operations. If you’re looking for a fulfilling role where you can make a difference every day and build lasting relationships, we’d love to hear from you! Apply now to join the Applegreen family and become part of a company that values community, teamwork, our customers. What will I be doing as a Night Shift Operator at Applegreen? · Operating the shop in line with company policy throughout the night as per shop checklist. · Ensure all perimeter alarms are activated. · Ensure the site building is secure throughout the night. · Keep the shop area clean, tidy, and safe. · Provide excellent customer service. · Ensure accurate price labelling of products. · Stock rotation and shelf stacking. Why Should I join the Applegreen Team? Benefits · All colleagues are eligible for a discount, allowing exclusive discounts on Bakewell Deli foods and hot drinks. · Bike to work scheme (available after 6 months of service). · HSF Health Plans schemes for healthcare expenses including dental, optical and many more. · Wellbeing platform with micro-modules and articles to support your mental health and wellbeing. In addition, our Employee Assistance Programme is a free confidential counselling service which offers support on personal, family, work, and money matters. · Flexible schedules. · Company pension scheme. · Exclusive offers on broadband and mobile plans. · Refer a friend scheme. · Development opportunities through a variety of online and classroom-based learning delivered by inhouse and external industry experts. An Applegreen Night Shift Operator would ideally: · Have previous experience in retail · Have a can-do attitude who has strong communication skills and enjoys interacting with customers. · Ability to work well with colleagues, contributing to a positive team environment. · Enjoy working in a fast-paced environment. · Willingness to learn and adapt to new tasks.
Cleaning Operative
If you are a customer focused individual and want to join a fun and family orientated food and facilities management company which believes people are our greatest asset, then we have a role for you! Our family values speak for themselves: Do the right thing, Have fun & grow together, Take pride in what you do! We are currently recruiting for a Cleaning Operative to join our team based at Radius, Mill Pond Glen Belfast. This is a great opportunity to join a world leading facilities management company. Working Pattern: The Mount Charles Group is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Due to the number of applicants Mount Charles receives, we only respond to short-listed applicants. If you have not been contacted within six weeks of the closing date, you have not been selected for interview. GREAT PEOPLE - GREAT SERVICE - GREAT FUTURE
Teacher
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Qualified Gym Instructor
Gym Instructor - Arena Health & Fitness Club Under new ownership of FBD Hotels & Resorts, we are delighted to be recruiting for experienced full time Leisure Specialiststo join our highly successful and award-winning hotel club at our 4* Grand Hotel, Malahide. We are ideally looking for a candidate who wants to help build a personal training clientele, and who wants to work in a proactive club where personal attention is a must. If you are enthusiastic and enjoy working within a team but have the initiative to work alone, want to be given time with your clients not just for sales, we would be delighted to hear more about you! Minimum Job Requirements: • REPS registered Desirable: •Previous experience of working in a club environment and teaching a wide variety of classes - would be an advantage •Hold a current RLSS/IWS National Pool Lifeguard qualification - would be an advantage •Have a nationally recognised gym qualification (Ncef/Ncehs or equivalent) min Level 3, level 4- would be an advantage Perks of joining the team: We have a very friendly and helpful team and we hope you will fit right into our family. We provide: · Excellent working conditions and state of the art facilities. · Complementary parking on site. · Staff recognition & awards · Family and Friends discounted rates across FBD Group & 15% Affinity Discount on Car & Home Insurance · TaxSaver Scheme & Bike to Work Scheme. · Cash Saving Scheme · 'Refer a friend' scheme
Kitchen Porters
Kitchen Support– 4* Grand Hotel Under the FBD Hotels & Resorts management, an excellent opportunity has arisen to join our team for Kitchen Porters at the Grand Hotel, Malahide. Previous experience in a similar role would be preferrable. Candidates should only apply if they can work fully flexible hours and get to and from Malahide without relying on public transport as shifts will be outside of Train/Bus hours. Objective: To assist the Culinary Team in maintaining the standards in areas such as hygiene and food safety. The successful candidate will work closely with our Head Chef in the busy kitchen of the Grand Hotel. Responsibilities will include: · Maintaining a high level of operational hygiene in all Kitchen areas in compliance with Hotel and Health and Safety regulations · Carrying out cleaning duties as outlined in the cleaning schedule and complete daily / weekly cleaning checklists for all cleaning tasks performed · Cleaning pots, pans and general Kitchen equipment as required, ensuring correct storage · Thorough deep cleaning of Kitchen as required including equipment and storage areas · Dealing with stock rotation and deliveries What are we looking for? We are seeking an enthusiastic, motivated and hardworking individual with a strong commitment to quality, high standards, service and customer care. Perks of joining the team: We have a very friendly and helpful team and we hope you will fit right into our family. We provide: · Great Remuneration package · Meals on duty · Complementary Staff parking · Complementary use of the Arena Fitness Club · Staff recognition & awards · Family and Friends discounted rates across F&B Hotels Group · Taxsaver Scheme · Bike to work Scheme · Cash saving scheme · 'Refer a friend' scheme
Burger King Team Member
Burger King Team Member - Applegreen Swords As a Burger King Team Member at Applegreen, you will be a crucial part of our front-line operations. If you’re looking for a fulfilling role where you can make a difference every day and build lasting relationships, we’d love to hear from you! Apply now to join the Applegreen family and become part of a company that values community, teamwork, our customers. What will I be doing as a Burger King Team Member at Applegreen? · Support day to day operations of the business. · Ensure shop floor is clean and tidy. · Ensure all food safety policies are met. · Food preparation. · Follow and enforce Burger King manual training contents. · Stock control and management. · Create the best food experience possible for customers. · Work closely with management to achieve weekly and quarterly targets. Why Should I join the Applegreen Team? Benefits · All colleagues are eligible for a discount, allowing exclusive discounts on Bakewell Deli foods and hot drinks. · Bike to work scheme (available after 6 months of service). · HSF Health Plans schemes for healthcare expenses including dental, optical and many more. · Wellbeing platform with micro-modules and articles to support your mental health and wellbeing. In addition, our Employee Assistance Programme is a free confidential counselling service which offers support on personal, family, work, and money matters. · Flexible schedules. · Company pension scheme. · Exclusive offers on broadband and mobile plans. · Refer a friend scheme. · Development opportunities through a variety of online and classroom-based learning delivered by inhouse and external industry experts. An Applegreen Burger King Team Member would ideally: · Have a can-do attitude who has strong communication skills and enjoys interacting with customers. · Ability to work well with colleagues, contributing to a positive team environment. · Enjoy working in a fast-paced environment. · Willingness to learn and adapt to new tasks. INDHP
Sales Assistant
Sales Assistant - Applegreen Ballybrack As a Sales Assistant at Applegreen, you will be a crucial part of our front-line operations. If you’re looking for a fulfilling role where you can make a difference every day and build lasting relationships, we’d love to hear from you! Apply now to join the Applegreen family and become part of a company that values community, teamwork, our customers. What will I be doing as a Sales Assistant at Applegreen?
