Job Overview
The Catering Officer Grade I Mullingar position offers an excellent opportunity to join the catering management team at Regional Hospital Mullingar. This permanent whole-time role plays a key part in overseeing catering production, food distribution, and team supervision within a busy acute hospital environment.
Reporting to senior management, the successful candidate will support high standards of food safety, quality, and service delivery in line with HSE policies and operational requirements.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee daily catering production and food distribution services across the hospital.
- Supervise catering staff and ensure effective team coordination.
- Maintain high standards of hygiene and compliance with food safety legislation.
- Support stock control, ordering, and cost management procedures.
- Assist in menu planning and service improvement initiatives.
- Ensure adherence to HACCP and hospital infection control standards.
- Contribute to training and development of catering personnel.
Required Skills & Qualifications
- Demonstrated depth and breadth of experience in catering production and distribution.
- Proven experience in team supervision within a catering or hospitality setting.
- Strong knowledge of food safety regulations and HACCP principles.
- Excellent organisational and communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced healthcare environment.
- Relevant catering or hospitality qualification desirable.
Salary, Benefits & Working Hours
- Salary in line with HSE Catering Officer Grade I (Code 4014) pay scale.
- Permanent whole-time contract.
- Public sector pension scheme.
- Annual leave entitlements in accordance with HSE guidelines.
- Opportunities for professional development and training.
Location & Employer Information
This role is based at Regional Hospital Mullingar (RHM) / an tOspidéal Réigiúnach, an Muileann gCearr, Co. Westmeath, within HSE Dublin and Midlands.
There is currently one permanent whole-time vacancy available. A panel may also be formed from this campaign to fill current and future permanent or specified purpose vacancies of full or part-time duration.
This position is open to both HSE and non-HSE applicants.
Application Details
- Reference: RHM0426135
- Advertisement Source: HSE
- Recruiter: HSE Dublin and Midlands (Longford, Westmeath, Offaly, Laois, Kildare, and parts of Dublin South and Wicklow)
- Informal Enquiries: Karl de Lacy, Non Clinical Services Manager
- Email: karl.delacy@hse.ie
- Apply online: https://www.rezoomo.com/job/95785/
Last Day to Apply: 17 April 2026 at 12:00 PM
