Job Description

Overview

Post Title:

Catering Assistant - Panel to be formed for all future vacancies that arise

Post Status:

Panel to be formed to fill both Temporary and Permanent posts both full-time & part-time

Department:

Catering Department

Location:

Beaumont Hospital & Affiliated Sites

Reports to:

Catering Management Team or other nominated Manager

Salary:

Appointment will be made on the Catering Assistant Scale (€36,407 - €44,087) at a point in line with Government pay policy

Hours of work:

Various contracts, temporary / permanent / full-time & part-time posts

Closing Date:

12 Noon on 29/09/2026

Please note the hospital reserves the right to close the competition early should a substantial number of applications be received.

Job Summary:

To assist with the preparation and delivery of a high standard food catering service within Beaumont Hospital including St Joseph’s Hospital Raheny and The Green Bean Staff Restaurant and adherence to food safety legislation within the departments and other associated areas.

Responsibilities

Principal Duties & Responsibilities:

Maintain compliance with Hospital Policies and Procedures, e.g. Food Safety, Hazard Analysis and Critical ControlPoints (HACCP), Control Of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH), Health and Safety, Moving and HandlingRegulations. To bring deviations from HACCP standards/requirements to the attention of the CateringManagement and to co-operate fully with the implementation of the principles of HACCPFollow all cleaning schedules with due regard to specified standard operational procedures

Undertake regular training, as and when required, including yearly food safety refresher training, infectioncontrol refresher, manual handling refresher and fire safety training, children first, new cleaningmethods/procedures and any other training required

Probing and recording of food temperatures in full as required

Assist with stock rotation and stores

Assist with hospital functions when required

Operation of cash register and cash handling procedures as and when required

Manual and mechanical washing of dishes, pots and utensils to HACCP standards when required

Early breakfast shifts as and Late Night Tea shifts as and when required

Transportation of food through the Hospital site as and when required which can include food trolleys

Distribute and collect menu cards at ward level

Preparation, service and distribution of snacks, meals and functions to patients, staff and visitors exercising portion control and maintaining the highest standards of presentation.

Distribute and collect patients trays at each meal service, ensuring that plates are scrapped and each dirty itemis separated prior to the trolley returning to the main kitchen

At ward level keep food stock levels at a minimum and order in accordance with departmental procedures ie: allstores to be ordered on Stores Order Sheet and signed appropriately

Distribute carafes of water to patients morning and evenings and when necessary

Notify Catering Management or other relevant staff of faulty equipment, building / equipment repairs, maintenance requirements, requests for chemicals / personal protective equipment / light equipment.

To record incidences when required in order to comply with Health & Safety

Keep a record of any complaints or compliments received from patients and pass on to Catering Officer

Report any food waste or misuse to Catering Officer

To perform duties efficiently, effectively and economically and in line with best practice or as directed by Management

The job description is an outline of the post as it is currently perceived by the hospital and will be subject to review and amendment. This job description will therefore be subject to change in light of the various strategies for the hospital and the development of the Clinical Directorate model and any future developments that arise and will evolve and change over time.

Qualifications

Selection Criteria:

Selection criteria outline the qualifications, skills, knowledge and/or experience that the successful candidate would need to demonstrate for successful discharge of the responsibilities of the post.

Applications will be assessed on the basis of how well candidates satisfy these criteria.

Mandatory:

• To have a minimum of 6 months experience in Catering or Hospitality or Customer Service role
• Demonstrate an ability to provide an efficient and customer-focused service
• Possess an ability to work as part of a team in a busy environment and keep in-line with National Standards including HIQA and Health and Safety
• Have fluent spoken English, excellent communications skills/interpersonal skills
• Have the ability to prioritise and work on own initiative
• Have a flexible attitude & the ability to maintain confidentiality at all times
• Level 1 Certificate in Food Hygiene/Catering

Desirable:

• Food Safety Training at Level 1 and or Level 2
• Catering Experience
• Previous experience specialising in food preparation, customer care

Supplementary information:

The Hospital

www.beaumont.ie

Management Unit:

www.beaumont.ie/hr

Other (Please specify):

If an appointee has previously been employed in the Civil or Public Service and that appointee is entitled to or in receipt of a pension from the Civil or Public Service or where a Civil/ Public Service pension comes into payment during the appointee’s re-employment that pension will be subject to abatement in accordance with Section 52 of the Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme and other Provisions) Act 2012.

Please note: In applying for this position you are acknowledging that you understand that the abatement provisions, where relevant, will apply. It is not envisaged that the employing Department/ Office/ Body will support an application for an abatement waiver in respect of appointments to this position.

Please be aware that Beaumont Hospital will never ask candidates to pay money at any stage of the recruitment process. Any requests for payment, bank details, or financial information in connection with a job application should be treated as fraudulent. If you receive such a request claiming to be from Beaumont Hospital, please do not respond and report to the recruitment department immediately

Informal Enquiries ONLY to: (Please note NO APPLICATIONS will be accepted via the Informal Email)

Name:

Elizabeth OByrne

Title:

Business Support Manager

Email address:

elizabethobyrne@beaumont.ie

A short listing exercise may be carried out on the basis of information supplied in your application. The criteria for ranking and or short listing 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. In the event of a high volume of applications additional shortlisting criteria may be utilised.