Catering Officer Grade 2Purpose 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 one’s 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 ManagementOR· Hospitality Studies (Higher Certificate) (Level 6)OR· A Diploma in DieteticsOR· An equivalent qualificationHave at least one year’s 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 CV’s will not be accepted without a detailed cover letter.
The closing date for submissions of CV’s and cover letter is Tuesday 23rdSeptember 2025 at 23.45pm. Applications must be completed through the advertised post on CHI.jobs 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 daniel.mcclorey@childrenshealthireland.ie).For other queries relating to this recruitment process, please contact Talent AcquisitionPLEASE 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, you’ll find the list of commencement dates for 2025.· November 10th· December 15th
