CONFIDENTIALITY

In the course of your employment you may have access to, or hear
information concerning, the medical or personal affairs of patients and/or
staff, or other health service business. Such records and information are
strictly confidential and, unless acting on the instructions of an authorised
officer, on no account must information concerning staff, patients or other
health service business be divulged or discussed except in the performance
of normal duty. In addition, records must never be left in such a manner that
unauthorised persons can obtain access to them and must be left in safe
custody when no longer required. You will be required to comply with the
legislation in respect of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
The 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, to reflect the changing needs of the hospital service. Flexibility
and adaptability must be exercised in dealing with new/emerging situations
and emergencies.
The incumbent maybe required to establish, maintain, enhance and develop
their operational knowledge, skills and aptitudes in order to respond to a
developing service situation.

EXPERIENCE

(a) Obtained at least a Pass in the Junior Certificate Examination
or have passed an examination of at least equivalent standard

ESSENTIAL SKILLS, PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE

competencies  Ability to take direction and carry out duties as requested
and/or  Ability to maintain a high standard of quality in delivering catering services
knowledge in respect of Food Hygiene
Appreciation of accountability with regards to Health and Safety aspects of
food preparation
Ability to work well as a member of a team
Ability to maintain a high standard of attention to detail.
Good organisational skills and ability to prioritise
Ability to deal with Customers in a courteous, effective and efficient friendly
manner

PLANNING & 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.

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.

RANKING/SHORTLISTING/INTERVIEW

A ranking and or shortlisting exercise may be carried out on the basis of
information supplied in your application form. The criteria for ranking and or
shortlisting 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. Therefore, it is very important that you think about your
experience in light of those requirements.
Failure to include information regarding these requirements may result in you
not being called forward to the next stage of the selection process.
Those successful at the ranking stage of this process (where applied) will be
placed on an order of merit and will be called to interview in ‘bands’
depending on the service needs of the organisation.
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. It 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.

CATERING ASSISTANT

Tenure The appointment(s) will be Temporary (12-month duration), Part Time and
Pensionable
A panel may be formed from which temporary, whole-time and part-time posts may
be filled.
Appointment as an employee of the Health Service Executive is governed by the
Health Act 2004 and the Public Service Management (Recruitment and
Appointment) Act 2004.
The salary scale for this post is in accordance with DOH approved salary scales
Remuneration 01/03/2025.
grade code 4123:
€35,195 €37,039 €38,147 €38,905 €39,562 €40,412 €40,931 €41,815 €42,723
Working Week The standard working week applying to the post is: 39 hours
HSE Circular 003-2009 “Matching Working Patterns to Service Needs (Extended
Working Day / Week Arrangements); Framework for Implementation of Clause
30.4 of Towards 2016” applies. Under the terms of this circular, all new entrants
and staff appointed to promotional posts from Dec 16th 2008 will be required to
work agreed roster / on call arrangements as advised by their line manager.
Contracted hours of work are liable to change between the hours of 8am-8pm
over seven days to meet the requirements for extended day services in
accordance with the terms of the Framework Agreement (Implementation of
Clause 30.4 of Towards 2016).
Annual Leave The annual leave entitlement is in accordance with St. John’s Hospital/HSE
approved leave entitlements.
Superannuation All pensionable staff become members of the pension scheme.
Probation Employment will be probationary for the first six months, during which time the
Department Head will carry out periodic probation assessment reviews. The
appointee will cease to hold office at the end of or during the probationary period
unless during such period the Hospital has certified that their service is
satisfactory
Mandatory The post holder is obliged to fulfil mandatory training requirements in line with this
Training and post. All staff must comply with all Hospital Health & Safety Policies and
Health and Procedures. Staff must be aware of the responsibilities placed on them under the
Safety at Work Health and Safety at Work Act (2005), and to ensure that agreed safety
Act procedures are carried out to maintain a safe environment for employees,
patients and visitors
Children First Schedule 2 of the Children First Act 2015 specifies that this post falls under the
Act classes of persons as “Mandated Persons” for the purpose of the Act. As a
mandated person, under the legislation you are required to report any knowledge,
belief or reasonable suspicion that a child has been harmed, is being harmed, or
is at risk of being harmed. It is a requirement of this post that you complete the
HSELand training in relation to Children First and any other training the Hospital
deems appropriate in this regard
GDPR The post holder is obliged to adhere to General Data Protection Regulations
2018. All staff who have access to patients’ care records have a responsibility to
ensure that these are maintained efficiently and that confidentiality is protected in
line with the Hospital’s Confidentiality Policy. Staff are also subject to this
obligation both on an implied basis and also on the basis that, on accepting their
job description, they agree to maintain both patient/client and staff confidentiality.
In addition, all health professionals are advised to compile records on the
assumption that they are accessible to patients in line with FOI and GDPR 2018.
Hospital policies and procedures at all times. Details of the Hospital’s policies are
available on the intranet
Infection The post holder is obliged to adhere to Hospital policies and procedures relating
Prevention and to Hand Hygiene and Infection Prevention and Control and to assist in
Control undertaking hand hygiene audits as required.
Professional If you are employed in an area of work which requires membership of a
Registration professional body in order to practice (e.g. Nursing & Midwifery Board of Ireland),
it is a condition precedent of your employment to maintain membership of such
professional body. It is also your responsibility to comply with the relevant body’s
code of practice.
You are required to advise the Hospital if your professional body in any way limits
or changes the terms of your registration. Failure to remain registered or to
comply with the relevant code of practice may result in temporary downgrading,
suspension from duty and/or disciplinary action, which may result in the
termination of your employment
Termination of One months’ notice in writing, on either side, except in circumstances where the
Employment Hospital authority is of the opinion that the holder of the office has failed to perform
satisfactorily the duties of his/her office or has misconducted himself/herself in
relation to such office or is otherwise unfit to hold office.
The mandatory retirement age for new entrant staff in employment in the public
service after 1st January 2013 is 70 years.
All other appointees in accordance with HR Circular 029/2018 who have not
already reached their retirement age before 26th December 2018 will have the
choice to work beyond the age of 65 to age 70 if they so choose

SERVICE OUR PURPOSE

mission, vision Together we work to enhance the health and wellbeing of all those in our
and values care and inspire those who deliver it every day.

GENERIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

(as assigned to Kitchen/Restaurant service or ward pantry areas)