Healthcare Catering Assistant Excel Recruitment are currently recruiting experienced and reliable Healthcare Catering Assistants to work in hospital and nursing home settings across Limerick.
This role is ideal for candidates who are passionate about food service, patient care, and maintaining high hygiene standards in healthcare environments.
Key Responsibilities Assist with the preparation, plating, and serving of meals to patients and residents Ensure all dietary requirements and allergen guidelines are strictly followed Deliver meals to wards or resident areas in a timely and courteous manner Maintain cleanliness of kitchen, dining, and service areas Wash dishes, utensils, and kitchen equipment as required Adhere to HACCP, food safety, and infection control standards at all times Work collaboratively with catering and healthcare staff Provide a friendly, respectful service to patients, residents, and colleagues Candidate Requirements Previous experience in healthcare catering, hospital, or nursing home kitchens Strong knowledge of food hygiene and HACCP standards Reliable, punctual, and professional attitude Ability to work in a fast-paced, regulated environment Good communication and teamwork skills Flexibility to work various shifts Eligibility to work in Ireland Garda Vetting (mandatory – must be completed prior to placement) Willingness to undertake extensive mandatory training including food safety, infection control, manual handling, safeguarding, and healthcare-specific protocols Desirable Valid HACCP/Food Safety Certificate Manual Handling Certificate Experience working with special diets (e.g. diabetic, textured-modified diets) What We Offer Competitive hourly rate of €17 – €20 per hour Flexible working hours to suit your availability Opportunities to work in reputable healthcare facilities Ongoing support from our recruitment team Apply below or contact Conor Meldrum at Excel Recruitment ************ CorkGalJunior