Catering Supervisor

National Rehabilitation hospital; Dublin; On-site; EUR 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The National Rehabilitation Hospital in Ireland seeks a Catering Supervisor to oversee day-to-day operations of Catering and Laundry Services within the hospital. You will ensure high standards of service for patients, staff and visitors, in line with food safety legislation and best practice.

You will supervise catering and laundry staff and maintain clean, hygienic facilities and equipment that meet all statutory requirements.

Qualifications

• Course in Food Hygiene.
• Leaving Certificate or equivalent at 2nd level.
• Minimum 4 years in catering.
• Ability to follow instruction, guidance, and policies.
• Ability to communicate effectively and maintain positive employee relationships.
• Awareness of Health & Safety/Hygiene in hospital setting.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day supervision and operations of Catering and Laundry Services.
• Ensure highest standards and quality of services for patients, staff and visitors.
• Maintain clean, hygienic facilities and equipment meeting statutory requirements.

Skills

Communication

Team leadership potential

Health & Safety awareness

Follow instructions

Education

Leaving Certificate or equivalent

Course in Food Hygiene

4 years in catering (experience)

Tools

HACCP training

Computer skills

Job description

(Permanent, Full Time) The person appointed will be involved in the day-to-day supervision and operations of Catering and Laundry Services in the hospital and ensure that the highest standards and quality services are provided to patients, staff and visitors in accordance with relevant food safety legislation and best practice. Responsible for the supervision of catering staff and laundry staff and for ensuring that the Catering facilities and equipment are kept in a clean, hygienic state which meets all statutory requirements.

INTERNAL / EXTERNAL COMPETITION

Catering Supervisor

(Permanent, Full Time) The person appointed will be involved in the day-to-day supervision and operations of Catering and Laundry Services in the hospital and ensure that the highest standards and quality services are provided to patients, staff and visitors in accordance with relevant food safety legislation and best practice. Responsible for the supervision of catering staff and laundry staff and for ensuring that the Catering facilities and equipment are kept in a clean, hygienic state which meets all statutory requirements.

Qualifications:

• Course in Food Hygiene
• Passed Leaving Certificate or Passed exam of comparable standard at 2nd level
• A Minium of 4 years in Catering.
• Ability to follow instruction, guidance, and policies.
• Ability to communicate effectively, maintain good communications and maintain positive employee relationships.
• Awareness of importance of Health & Safety /Hygiene in a Hospital setting

Advantageous:

• QQI Leadership (Supervisory Mgt & Leadership) L6 Or Certificate in Hotel and Catering Supervisory
• Course in Health HACCP Management training from a recognized training provider e.g. NHP Management of Food Hygiene or QQI Level 6.
• At least two year's satisfactory supervisory experience in a catering institution
• Computer skills
• Ability to supervise a large number of staff.
• Ability to guide change processes in a positive and innovative way.
• Ability to deal with grievances in accordance with organisational policy.

We are an Equal Opportunities Employer and support a smoke-free workplace policy.