Catering Officer, Grade IIMRHP Midland Regional Hospital PortlaoiseLocation:Midland Regional Hospital Portlaoise / Ospidéal Réigiúnach Lár na Tíre Port LaoiseThere is currently a Permanent / Whole-time vacancy available in the Catering Department for a Catering Officer II at Midlands Regional Hospital Portlaoise.A panel may be formed as a result of this campaign for Catering Officer ll from which current and future, permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full or part-time duration may be filled.Informal Enquiries: For further information about the role, please contact:Jennifer CareyCatering ManagerMidland Regional Hospital PortlaoiseTel: Email: HR point of Contact: DML is committed to providing information and services which are accessible to all, if you require accessibility assistance throughout any stage of the recruitment process, please contact:Sonia ByrneHuman Resources Team LeadHSE Dublin & MidlandsEmail: Purpose of the Post:The post holder will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the Catering Department to ensure all meals are prepared on scheduled and within nutritional and dietetic control guidelines. The post holder is also responsible for ensuring compliance with HIQA standards in respect of nutrition and hydration and ensuring compliance with HACCP.Eligibility Criteria /Qualifications and/ or experience:Professional Qualifications, Experience, etc. Eligible applicants will be those who on the closing date for the competition:Hold the Bachelor of Arts NFQ Level 7 in Hospitality Management awarded by Technical University DublinOR(ii) Hospitality Studies (Higher Certificate) (Level 6) awarded by the Munster Technical UniversityOR(iii) A Diploma in DieteticsOR(iv) An equivalent qualificationORBe currently employed in the HSE or funded agency as a Catering OfficerAND(vi) Have at least one years, satisfactory experience in the direction and control of the catering arrangements for an institution or other establishment catering for a minimum of 200 persons per day.OR(vii) Have a total of at least two 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.ANDAll candidates must have the requisite knowledge and ability (including a high standard of suitability and management ability) for the proper discharge of the duties of the office. HealthA candidate for and any person holding the office must be fully competent and capable of undertaking the duties attached to the office and be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service.CharacterEach candidate for and any person holding the office must be of good character.Post Specific Requirements:Demonstrate depth and breadth of experience working in a HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point) environment as relevant to this role.