Catering Assistant

Job Purpose

Virginia Primary Care Centre, Dublin Road, Virginia, Co. Cavan. Specified Purpose Contract 1 WTE 39 Hrs

A panel will be formed as a result of this campaign for the HSE Older Person’s Services, Cavan Monaghan from which current and future, permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full or part-time duration may be filled.

Organisational Context

Ms Martina Fitzpatrick- Catering Officer

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Bernardine McCarra

Service Manager

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Essential Criteria

Candidates must meet the following criteria on the closing date:

A good standard of general education.

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

Applicants who do not meet in full the eligibility criteria set out above on the closing date will be deemed ineligible and their application will not be processed for this competition.

Relevant Skills and Experience

Ensure environment is conducive to good dining experience for the residents

Demonstrate sound knowledge of Food Hygiene

Good organisational skills

Communication

Possess a competent level of spoken and written English to compile HACCP documents

Have good communication and interpersonal skills

Customer Service

Have well developed social skills sufficient to interact with residents, staff and visitors.

Teamwork

Work as part of a team

Flexibility in a pressurised service may be required to supervise or assist residents with their meals.

Ability to take direction to achieve positive service outcomes.

Willingness to develop as part of a team which delivers quality service including participation in relevant education programmes.

Ability to present a neat and tidy appearance.

Other requirements specific to the post:

Driving Licence and access to appropriate transportation is desirable

Skills & Competencies

Please see attached Job Description Catering Assistant Job Spec

Specified Purpose Full-Time