The Office of Public Works (OPW) invites applications for the position of
Household and Catering Assistant
at a State Venue in Dublin.
Competition Reference 2025/080
Minimum Eligibility Requirements
Candidates must have, on the closing date for receipt of applications the following minimum requirements:
* HAACP Certification, basic food safety and hygiene;*
* or
Experience of working in an establishment with a high quality of service;
* and
Have access to own transport as the location is not directly connected to public transport and due to flexible working hours. .
* Proficiency in the English language, verbal and written.
*Note:
Irish or Foreign qualification (deemed in a similar field of study) recognised as equivalent to the above qualification.
Desirable Eligibility Requirements
* Qualification in Food Service and Housekeeping – Fáilte Ireland recognised or equivalent;
* Preparation, cooking and service of food particularly light cooking, preparation and service on a 24 hour basis.
Principal Duties and skills
The following list of duties and skills is not exhaustive but indicative of the role of Household and Catering Assistant. You will be expected to perform the duties assigned to you by your Supervisor/Manager, and by any person to whom authority has been delegated, which are considered appropriate to your position.
* To welcome all visitors;
* To understand and interpret household requests from the House Manager and any other person to whom responsibility has been delegated;
* To have knowledge of cleaning products and solutions, best practice;
* Ensuring that all cleaning products/chemicals and equipment are used and stored appropriately;
* Assessing and confirming that all equipment/furnishings are in good repair and clean, reporting faults House Manager;
* To have knowledge of table settings, display and layouts for presentations; and care and storage of State china, crockery and cutlery.
* To ensure that facilities are returned in line with management requirements;
* Liaise with caterers to ensure that facilities are left in the same condition.
* Responsible for inventory of crockery, etc. and issuing them to caterers and ensuring they are returned.
* The formal service of lunches, dinners and receptions;
* To set up room layouts as prescribed and to ensure that tables and equipment are in place for each event as advised and to clear areas after events;
* To carry out cleaning duties as required including toilets, bedrooms, office areas, stocktaking, laundry, vacuum and other household/facility upkeep;
* To use correct storage and cleaning procedures for glassware, silverware and china;
* To ensure that equipment and furnishings of the household are maintained to a high standard;
* Knowledge of the care of specialised equipment, furniture, fabrics, silver, crystal and crockery;
* To carry out other duties that are considered appropriate to the grade as delegated by House Manager and any other member of staff to whom responsibility has been delegated.
* Preparation of light fare e.g.: sandwiches, pastries, teas and coffees.
* Food service and/or housekeeping experience of banqueting and fine dining to the highest level;
* Deep clean of kitchens on a regular basis;
* Being aware of all health and safety regulations, reporting hazards/potential hazards immediately;
* Adhering to Infection Prevention and Control protocols;
* Maintaining confidentiality at all times;
* Reporting to management any damage or situation which may lead to members of the public/residents/staff injuring themselves;
* Ad hoc duties as required;
* Be aware of HACCP guidelines to ensure the kitchen meets all regulations including hygiene and food safety guidelines and compliance. Keep up to date records of all regulatory requirements relating to hygiene, health and safety, and fire;
* Undertake other tasks and training, deemed by management as appropriate to the position and role, when required;
* Follow security protocols;
* To carry out other duties that are considered appropriate to the grade as delegated by management and any other member of staff to whom responsibility has been delegated.
The Household and Catering Assistant is required to:
* Demonstrate flexibility and mobility, consistent with the needs of the service;
* Carry out all work in a safe manner both to colleagues and visitors through understanding, observance and application of Health and Safety requirements;
* Maintain a high standard of personal hygiene and dress in an appropriate manner
,
in line with management dress code;
* Use correct protocol when addressing visitors;
* Carry out other duties/works deemed by management as appropriate to the grade and to the position;
* Co-operate with the introduction of new work practices and technology;
* Contribute to a good team spirit;
* Successfully undertake training as and when required.