Location of Post Older Persons Service Midlands Area (Longford/Westmeath/Laois/Offaly)
The initial vacancies are as follows;
Riada House Tullamore x 1
St Vincent's CNU Mountmellick x 1
A panel may be created from this campaign for Older Persons Services Midlands Area from which current and future, permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full-time or part-time duration may be filled.
Purpose of the Post To work as part of a team of Chefs and other staff operating both conventional and cook chill systems. To prepare and serve freshly cooked meals to clients within the remit of the post, at the required times, and in accordance with policy and statutory standards. · To supervise Grade II Chefs and other staff in the performance of their duties and in line with policy and statutory standards within the kitchen. The provision of training to catering staff on site. Participation in food surveys and feedback mechanisms within the service. Eligibility Criteria 1. Professional Qualifications Experience, etc. (a) Eligible applicants will be those who on the closing date for the competition:
i.Have obtained a Professional Cookery award at minimum Level 6 on National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ) or equivalent maintained by the Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI).
Or ii.Have obtained an equivalent qualification to (i) from another jurisdiction.
Or iii.Be currently employed as a Chef in the Irish Health Service.
And iv.Candidates must possess the requisite knowledge and ability, including a high standard of suitability and professional ability, for the proper discharge of the duties of the office.
2. Health Candidates 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.
3. Character Candidates for and any person holding the office must be of good character.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities General Duties Education & Training Risk Management, Infection Control, Hygiene Services and Health & Safety Further information please see attached Job Specification Informal Enquiries Ms AnneMarie McDonnell, Assistant Director of Nursing
Tel: 05793 59985
Email: ******
HR Point of Contact Niamh Kenny | Recruitment Section, HSE Area Office | Email:******
Application Process: Closing date: Monday 24th March,2025 @ 12 noon
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