Catering Assistant

Job Title:          Catering Assistant

Reporting To:   Catering Manager

Contract Type: Permanent full time, Specified purpose full time, Specified purpose part time.

Job  Summary: To ensure the service of patient meals and the service of meals in the Restaurant in a safe and courteous manner and the cleaning of the main kitchen as per main kitchen schedule.  The fundamental philosophy guiding this position is to promote and preserve the Bon Secours Mission, Values and Ethos.

Key Tasks

1. HACCP systems are followed.

2. Co-operate with the EHO with their visits to the Catering department

3. When on wards distribution of menus to all patients.  Sorting of these

menus and informing main kitchen of final count in a timely manner.

4. Monitoring temperature control, recording of fridge and hot/cold food

temperatures and informing Supervisor of any incorrect readings.

5. Ward catering staff to liaise with nurses and Dietitian regarding special

diets, allergens  or fasting lists.

6. Ordering weekly stock from Stores and stock rotation of goods in

accordance with Hospital policy.

7. Setting up patient trays correctly and ensuring Kitchen is always left

clean and tidy.

8. Ensuring all charts are filled out correctly and any problems to the

Supervisor immediately.

9. Report any hazards or faulty equipment to the Supervisor immediately.

10. To ensure all quality monitors are carried out and adhered to.

11. Deal with small complaints in a timely manner and report unresolved

complaints to the Supervisor immediately.

12. While working in the restaurant, dealing with the expectations of staff and

visitors.

13. Act as cashier.

14. Participate in training and retraining, including all statutory training e.g.,

manual handling, fire safety, children’s first etc , to ensure training is

completed on workday.  

15. Uniform policy is strictly adhered to.

16. Implement quality standards ensuring that a quality service is provided all

times.

17. Comply with, and observe, Health & Safety Regulations, ensuring safe

working practices and a safe working environment (see below instructions

re. patient handling, manual handling and physical demands of the job).

18. Undertake any other duties that may reasonably be required from time to

time.

Physical Skills:

Loading food / stock (on tables, counters, shelves and to/from delivery trolleys) and moving trolleys. 

Physical Demands:

• Food trolleys must be moved/manoeuvred by two persons at all times i.e. a person must be positioned at the front and the rear of the trolley. Under no circumstances should one person shove, push or pull a food trolley on their own.
• Standing preparing food
• Lifting stocks / supplies

Bon Secours Health System is an equal opportunities employer. Our values of Human Dignity, Compassion, Stewardship, Service and Integrity guide everything we do. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive workplace where all employees have the opportunity to thrive. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, abilities and perspectives, and provide reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process. If you require any assistance, please contact recruitmentdublin@bonsecours.ie