Catering Assistant Panel Fixed Term and Permanent Contracts Full time and Part time (32hrs per week) Hours The Catering Assistant reports to the Catering Officer I.
Responsibilities: Present for work in full and proper uniform at the appropriate time.
Have mobility in day to day duties including rotation of tasks within the Catering Area.
Prepare, cook and have punctual service of meals on a rotation basis in the relevant areas.
Maintain the highest standards of cooking and presentation of food.
Ensure the economic use of all foodstuffs and energy.
Ensure that the Catering Departments operational policies are adhered to.
Standard of performance manual.
Hygiene Policy to conform with HACCP Compliance with Health & Safety Statement/Guidelines.
Deviations to be reported to the Catering Officer on duty.
Completion of daily/weekly cleaning schedules.
Check quality of perishable and non-perishable foods being used.
Ensure proper use/storage of leftover foods and ensure proper use of foods and other materials.
Maintain strict hygiene practices at all times.
Practice high standards of personal hygiene including the wearing of proper attire, grooming, gloves etc.
Knowledge of health and safety/food hygiene regulations and ensure that policies and guidelines are adhered to.
Ensure that the kitchen and all stores are locked and secured prior to going off duty and be responsible for the safe custody of keys in your charge.
Responsible for the security of food, equipment and utensils in the work area.
Eligibility Criteria: Candidates must possess a relevant QQI / FETAC Level 5 qualification (or equivalent) in hospitality, cookery or related area.
Mercy University Hospital (MUH): MUH is a growing voluntary hospital in the heart of Cork City.
We have over 1,500 staff providing complex diagnostic, medical and surgical care through our inpatient, day patient, outpatient and emergency services.
We are a teaching hospital, a centre of national and international excellence, and are renowned for our research and tertiary services.
Providing 24/7 acute surgical, acute medical and critical care, MUH now has multiple sites across the city and continues to expand.
We support staff development with approx.
100 promotions annually.
We prioritise work life balance with 28% of our team working part time hours.
We offer nationally agreed enhanced Salary Scales, Pension Scheme, excellent holidays, canteen, and Study Leave and Assistance.
From Cardiac Care to Intensive Care, our varied specialist services offer real career choice to our team.
We live by our Core Values of Compassion, Excellence, Justice, Respect and Team Spirit.
Closing date for Applicants is 1pm on Friday, 24th January 2025.
MUH reserve the right to create a panel for this post from which permanent, fixed term and specified purpose vacancies of a full or part time duration may be filled.
Skills: QQI FETAC Level 5 Catering or Hospitality experience HACCP knowledge