Catering Officer Grade 2

Catering Officer Grade 2

Purpose of the Role:

The purpose of this post is to provide Management supervision and monitoring of team performance.

To be an integral part of the Management Structure Providing a quality driven patient and customer centred team based catering service.

To participate in current and future planning for CHI and NCH.

Essential Criteria:

• Background in Catering / Food Service management / supervision
• Experience working in a Hospital Nursing Home or Healthcare setting
• HACCP/Food Safety training essential with strong understanding of food safety principles
• Experience working in a team based environment and knowledge of the concept of team working in practice
• To deal in a courteous and responsible manner with all customers
• Be responsible for ones own actions.
• Flexibility in work practices and approach
• Maintain confidentiality on all matters and information obtained during employment.
• Positively represent the Department and the Hospital at all times.
• Availability to work extra hours if required

Desirable Criteria:

• Experience in a Customer Services role
• Knowledge of infection control
• Be attentive to the needs of customers at all times
• Excellent time management skills

Professional Qualifications Experience:

One of the following qualifications (or equivalent)

Hold the Bachelors of Arts. NFQ Level 7 in Hospitality Management

OR

Hospitality Studies (Higher Certificate) (Level 6)

OR

A Diploma in Dietetics

OR

An equivalent qualification

Have at least one 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.

How to Apply and Informal Enquiries:

Applications for this post must be accompanied by a cover letter setting out relevant experience that illustrates how the essential criteria listed above is met.

The criterion for short listing is based on the requirements of the post as outlined in the eligibility criteria.

* Please note that you must submit a cover letter with your CV this forms part of your application and CVs will not be accepted without a detailed cover letter.

The closing date for submissions of CVs and cover letter is Tuesday 23rdSeptember 2025 at 23.45pm. Applications must be completed through the advertised post on by clicking Apply for Job.

Applications will not be accepted through direct email or any other method.

For informal enquiries for this specialty/department please contact Daniel McClorey ).

For other queries relating to this recruitment process please contact Talent Acquisition

PLEASE NOTE:

CHI has transitioned to a process of a one commencement day per month for all new employees CHI internal transfers and Secondments. This update to our Onboarding process is aligned to changes in our monthly/fortnightly payroll and with the launch of our new corporate induction program. This process enhancement ensures that we can thoroughly prepare for your arrival and facilitate a smooth transition in your onboarding journey.

It is important for you to note that if you do not have your pre-employments and mandatory training completed in time your commencement date will be deferred to the next available date.

Below youll find the list of commencement dates for 2025.

November 10th

December 15th

Required Experience:

Unclear Seniority