Catering Officer Grade 1 Jobs Dublin 1 | Catering Management Role
3Q Recruitment is recruiting an experienced Catering Officer Grade 1 to lead catering operations within a large healthcare facility in Dublin 1.
This is a senior healthcare catering management role, responsible for the full delivery of food services in a regulated environment where nutrition, hygiene and service quality directly support patient care.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and oversee all healthcare catering operations, including food preparation, service and hygiene
Supervise, train and support catering staff to ensure consistent service quality
Plan menus in collaboration with healthcare and dietetic teams, ensuring nutritional and clinical compliance
Manage catering budgets, control costs and liaise with suppliers
Ensure full compliance with HACCP, food safety and hygiene regulations
Conduct quality checks, audits and record keeping to meet inspection and governance requirements
Work collaboratively with nursing and support services to support patient care delivery
Maintain accurate operational, staffing and financial records
Requirements
Recognised qualification in Hotel, Catering, Institutional Management or Dietetics (Degree, Diploma or Certificate)
Minimum 3 years' experience managing catering operations in a healthcare or institutional setting serving 200+ people daily (or)
Minimum 5 years' experience assisting in large-scale institutional catering operations
Proven staff supervision and people management experience
Strong working knowledge of HACCP and food safety systems
Excellent leadership, organisational and communication skills
Legal right to work in Ireland and ability to complete Garda Vetting
Salary & Benefits
€***** per hour
Double pay on Sundays and Bank Holidays
Daytime hours only – no night shifts
Stable healthcare catering environment
Ongoing professional development and learning opportunities
Full support from 3Q Recruitment's office team and out-of-hours service
A meaningful leadership role contributing directly to patient care, nutrition and wellbeing
Competitive pay within a people-first, quality-led healthcare recruitment framework
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