Catering Assistant Permanent Full Time

Job title:

Catering Assistant Permanent Full Time

Company

Leopardstown Park Hospital

Job description

Job Description:A Little Bit About UsEstablished in 1917, Leopardstown Park Hospital is set within beautiful private grounds and located in the picturesque suburb of Foxrock in South County Dublin. The Hospital has a unique heritage with a proud tradition of caring for ex-service personnel. Today the hospital retains its service personnel links and also meets the specialist older persons’ needs of the general public. We are committed to the delivery of the highest standard of person-centred care and to supporting the development of our employees. We have large landscaped areas for Residents to enjoy,relax, garden or exercise. Our food is prepared by our team of highly trained chefs and we pride ourselves on offering a balanced, nutritious diet using fresh, quality ingredients to meet all our residents’ preferences and their specific dietary needs. Our aim is to offer a safe, welcoming and stimulating home to our Residents. With 140 inpatient beds, the hospital is a public voluntary hospital run by the Leopardstown Park Hospital Board and subject to regulation by HIQA. It provides specialist older persons’ services in the areas of rehabilitation, respite, day services and residential care.The Hospital is entering a new era of development and modernisation with some areas being upgraded and infrastructure being replaced with a new hospital as part of the HSE capital plan.Principal Duties and ResponsibilitiesTitle: Permanent Catering AssistantReporting to: Catering Manager/ChefsACOUNTABILITYThe Catering Assistant will be:

• Preparing and presenting catering services to service users, staff and visitors.
• Be aware of accountability and responsibility for the highest quality in the delivery of catering services and act accordingly in respect of Food Hygiene and Health & Safety current legislation i.e. HACCP
• Service of meals, counter service, ensuring agreed portion controls and customer satisfaction.
• Assist with special functions.
• Dishwashing and Pot washing
• Cleaning of equipment and area of responsibility as per HACCP cleaning schedules and checklists.
• Report for duty on time and at the designated place of duty as prescribed by Management
• Take direction and guidance from Management in relation to all duties and human resources issues at all times
• Facilitate and encourage good industrial relations at all times
• Comply with uniform, sick leave, health and safety policies.

SERVICEThe Catering Assistant will:· Perform duties efficiently, effectively, economically and hygienically in line with best practice and/or as directed by Management in the provision of a quality service at all times· Maintain a flexible approach to performance of duties· Strictly adhere to operational policies and procedures specific to designated area of duty· Deal with service user, staff and visitor queries in a courteous, effective and efficient manner· Maintain confidentiality of all matters pertaining to staff and service users.· Prepare, deliver and serve meals, snacks and beverages to special functions or conference meetings· Deliver and collect equipment and food· Set and re-stock hot and cold counters, shelving units, refrigeration units and tables/trays· Co-operate with nursing staff, health promotion co-ordinator, dietician and other relevant staff to ensure dietary needs of service users and staff are met.· Check meals at all service points throughout the site for quality, temperature, quantity and presentation· Ensure that all meals within your responsibility are kept safe and free from any unauthorised interference and/or health hazards such as foreign objects, etc.· Assist with the compilation, plating and service of meals to servicer users and staff at the required time in accordance with statutory standards· Be responsible for the receipt of goods and foodstuffs when assigned and where appropriateHYGIENE / FOOD SAFETY & MANAGING WASTEThe Catering Assistant will:· Safeguard public health, through compliance with Food Hygiene and Health and Safety legislation, Food Hygiene Regulations (Irish & E.U.)· Co-operate fully with the implementation of the principles of HACCP· Adhere to the Catering cleaning policy as defined by relevant personnel to ensure that work place is kept clean and safe· To be aware of and exercise best practice in relation to personal hygiene and cleaning duties· Adhere to the prescribed dress code and wear all safety and hygiene clothing and PPE equipment as prescribed at all times when required to do so· Adhere to and implement standards and procedures in relation to nutrition and hydrationHEALTH, SAFETY AND WELFARE AT WORKThe Catering Assistant will:· Take all the necessary steps to ensure the maximum security and safety of the working area and all equipment and supplies contained therein.· Identify hazards, assess risks and report same as per hospital policy to relevant personnel, and in accordance with individual responsibilities under all Health and Safety legislation and regulations· Take all necessary steps to ensure your own security and safety and the safety and security of your work colleagues and all other personnel· Wear appropriate protective clothing and protective footwear and use any safety equipment provided· Co-operate fully and participate with/in all health and safety training programmes· Practice correct stock rotation practice and storage of all food itemsTRAINING AND DEVELOPMENTThe Catering Assistant will:· Actively participate and co-operate fully with all training programmes

• Co-operate and aid with induction training programmes for new employees

POLICIES AND PROCEDURESThe Catering Assistant will:· Comply with and adhere to all policies and proceduresThe 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 CriteriaQualifications and/ or experience(a) Eligible applicants will be those who on the closing date for the competition:(i) Have completed second level education to Junior Certificate standard (Level 3 on the Quality & Qualifications Ireland Framework) (or equivalent qualification)And(ii) Have a minimum of 1 year working in the catering industry with experience in catering for large numbers in a busy environmentAndFetac Level 5 desirable(b) Candidates must have the personal competence and capacity to properlydischarge the duties of the role.HealthA 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.CharacterEach candidate for and any person holding the office must be of good character.Skills, competencies and/or knowledgeCandidates must :Professional Knowledge· Demonstrate sufficient knowledge to effectively carry out the duties and responsibilities of the post.· Demonstrate an understanding of Food Hygiene Regulations and Health & Safety· Demonstrate an understanding of catering in the healthcare environmentPlanning & Organising Skills· Demonstrate evidence of effective planning and organising skills.· Demonstrate an understanding of the importance of value for money in the performance of work.· Demonstrate an organised, methodical and structured approach to work including the ability to meet deadlines and effectively handle multiple tasks.· Demonstrate experience in working under pressure.Team Skills· Demonstrate the ability to work independently as well as part of a multidisciplinary team and make positive contributions to that team.Commitment to Providing a Quality Service· Demonstrate a commitment to providing a quality service; including an awareness and appreciation of the service user· Demonstrate motivation and an innovative approach to job and service.Problem Solving & Decision Making· Demonstrate the ability to evaluate information, solve problems and make decisions in a timely manner.Communication / Interpersonal skills· Demonstrate effective communication skills including the ability to present information in a clear and concise manner, written and verbal.· Demonstrate effective interpersonal skills.Demonstrate an ability to receive and implement instructions in an effective and efficient manner.The reform programme outlined for the Health Services may impact on this role and as structures change the job description may be reviewed.This job description is a guide to the general range of duties assigned to the post holder. It is intended to be neither definitive nor restrictive and is subject to periodic review with the employee concerned.Leopardstown Park Hospital is an equal opportunities employer.CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS :FRIDAY 2ND AUGUST 2024 @4PM.

Expected salary

Location

Foxrock, Co Dublin

Job date

Wed, 24 Jul 2024 01:02:16 GMT

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