The RoleThe General Services Department at Marymount is responsible for providing food services to service users, hospital staff, visitors, and at in-house functions. We also ensure high-quality cleaning and catering services for all patients, staff, and members of the public, in accordance with hospital and national infection control policies, HACCP, and Environmental Health Office regulations.We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate individual to join our dynamic and supportive Housekeeping & Catering Team within the General Services Department. The purpose of this post is to ensure the highest standards of comfort by carrying out duties in a caring, efficient, and hygienic manner. The individual in this role is expected to uphold the paramount principle that the service user always takes precedence. A flexible and enthusiastic approach is essential to ensure this principle is consistently implemented to the highest standard for those entrusted into our care.Essential CriteriaEligible applicants will be those who on the closing date for the competition:Have 2nd level education to Junior Certificate Level at a minimum, which includes pass in 5 subjects ORHave completed a relevant examination at a comparable standard in any equivalent examination in another jurisdiction ANDHave 1 year continuous relevant employment in a household/catering environment in a healthcare setting i.e. Hospital/Nursing Home/Day Care Facility or in the hospitality sector within the last 3 years ANDCandidates must have the personal competence and capacity to properly discharge the duties of the role.Reports toGeneral Services Manager or his/her DeputyTenureThis is a permanent, full-time position (39 hours per week, including weekends). A panel may be formed from which future permanent and specified purpose vacancies, either full-time or part-time, may be filled.