Catering Assistant - UPMC Aut Even
Location: Aut Even Hospital
Job type: Permanent
Overview of role:
UPMC Aut Even Hospital are recruiting a full-time, permanent Catering Assistant. Working within the main kitchen of the Hospital, the catering assistant will provide assistance in all aspects of preparation, cooking and storing of food for patients, staff and visitors in addition to cleaning duties associated with the provision of a high quality catering service.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
1. To assist in preparation and cooking, to portion, store, dispatch and serve food and beverages to residents, staff and visitors as directed.
2. To clean equipment and associated areas of work in accordance with cleaning schedules using recommended detergents, to leave kitchen and service areas spotless at the end of the shift.
3. Adhere to good practice with regard to hygiene, health and safety and HACCP.
4. Working effectively within the Kitchen Team to ensure high customer service standards.
5. Minimising waste, improving waste reduction.
6. Ensuring that all food production is in line with high food standards.
7. Assist with record keeping as directed by Catering Manager/Chef.
8. Carry out other duties as directed by line Manager.
Qualifications & Experience:
1. Previous experience working within a similar environment is advantageous.
2. The ability to work on your own initiative in a fast paced environment.
3. Work effectively as part of a team.
4. Effective interpersonal and communication skills are essential.
Equal Opportunity Statement and Benefits
UPMC is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
At UPMC we provide a total rewards program that is not only market competitive, but fair and provides growth opportunities for all our colleagues.
Compensation – Competitive pay for the work employees do – base pay, performance related pay and premium pay where applicable.
Benefits – Fully paid maternity and paternity leave for new parents. Competitive Pension Plan, company funded Death in Service Benefit x 3 times. Critical Illness cover for all employees up to the age of 66.
Performance and Recognition – Rewards for performance that supports the goals and mission of UPMC through our annual ACES programme.
Work-Life Balance – Enhanced annual leave up to a maximum of 27 days. Flexible working opportunities to support you to work around external family commitments.
Development and Career Opportunities – Opportunities for each employee to reach their career goals through continued learning and/or advancement.
About UPMC
UPMC is a renowned multinational academic medical centre committed to delivering people-focused care that’s close to home. Headquartered in Pittsburgh and affiliated with the University of Pittsburgh Schools of the Health Sciences, UPMC shapes the future of health through clinical and technological innovation, research and education. UPMC expands its expertise globally, bringing world-class care across continents through its UPMC International division — an owned and operated network of hospitals and ambulatory care centres in Italy, Ireland and Croatia. UPMC International brings new access to the signature specialty services of UPMC Hillman Cancer Centre, UPMC Sports Medicine and others to more people in more places around the world.
In Ireland UPMC has provided high-quality healthcare in the South East since 2006. UPMC’s operations in Ireland now include UPMC Whitfield Hospital in Waterford, UPMC Sports Surgery Clinic in Dublin, UPMC Kildare Hospital in Clane, and UPMC Aut Even Hospital in Kilkenny. Outpatient care is available at the UPMC Carlow Outreach Centre, UPMC Hillman Cancer Centre radiotherapy locations in Waterford and Cork, UPMC The 4th Practice in Mallow, and across UPMC Sports Medicine Clinics in Dublin, Waterford, Limerick, Tipperary, Cork, and Mayo. UPMC has also established a nationwide Concussion Network. UPMC's Global Technology Operation Centre is based in Kilkenny.
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