Catering Assistant - UPMC Kildare

at  UPMC in Ireland

Qualifications & Experience:

• Previous catering experience in hospital setting or similar role an advantage.
• HACCP trained would be a distinct advantage.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• You will be an excellent team player and have experience in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong ability to work on own initiative whilst being an effective team member.
• Strong customer service skills, awareness & sensitivity towards patients & customers.
• Polite and professional manner

OVERVIEW OF ROLE:

To prepare and serve food/drink to the patients of UPMC Kildare Hospital. To ensure the kitchen is always clean.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prep and cooking patient meals in line with the pre-planned weekly menus - to portion, store, dispatch and serve food and beverages to patients, staff and visitors as directed.
• Ensuring that all food production is in line with high food standards.
• To clean equipment and associated areas of work in accordance with cleaning schedules using recommended detergents, to leave kitchen and service area spotless at the end of the shift.
• Adhere to good practice with regard to hygiene, health and safety and HACCP.
• Working effectively within the kitchen team to ensure high customer service standards.
• Minimising waste, improving waste reduction.
• Assist with record keeping as directed by catering manager/chef.
• Carry out other duties as directed by line manager.

Health and Safety:

• To uphold UPMC Kildare Hospital’s policy requirements in relation to Fire, Infection Control and Health and Safety at Work regulations and to attend updates.
• Identify potential risks for all staff, patients and visitors and adhere to relevant incident reporting procedures.
• To observe a general duty of care for the health, safety and well-being of self, work colleagues, visitors and patients within the hospital, in addition to any specific risk management associated with this post.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Previous catering experience in hospital setting or similar role an advantage.
• HACCP trained would be a distinct advantage.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• You will be an excellent team player and have experience in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong ability to work on own initiative whilst being an effective team member.
• Strong customer service skills, awareness & sensitivity towards patients & customers.
• Polite and professional manner.

Equal Opportunity Statement and Benefits