Catering Attendant opportunities are now available at Sligo University Hospital through this supplementary campaign for permanent and specified purpose positions. This healthcare support role offers the chance to contribute directly to patient care services within one of the leading hospitals in the HSE West and North West region.
Working as part of the hospital catering team, successful candidates will help maintain high standards of food preparation, service, hygiene, and patient support in a busy healthcare environment. These Catering Assistant jobs in Sligo are ideal for motivated individuals seeking a rewarding role within the public healthcare sector.
Reference: SLIGO0697
Job Overview
Sligo University Hospital is recruiting Catering Attendants for a supplementary panel to fill permanent and specified purpose vacancies on both part-time and whole-time contracts. The successful candidates will support daily catering operations while helping deliver safe and efficient food services to patients, staff, and visitors.
This role offers an opportunity to work within a collaborative healthcare setting while gaining valuable experience in hospital support services across the HSE West and North West region.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist with food preparation and meal distribution within the hospital catering department
- Maintain cleanliness and hygiene standards in food service and kitchen areas
- Support patient meal service in line with healthcare safety procedures
- Operate catering equipment safely and effectively
- Follow HACCP and infection prevention guidelines at all times
- Assist with stock rotation and storage procedures
- Work collaboratively with catering supervisors and healthcare teams
- Provide a professional and supportive service within a busy hospital environment
Required Skills & Qualifications
- Previous catering, food service, hospitality, or healthcare support experience is desirable
- Good communication and teamwork skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced healthcare environment
- Understanding of hygiene and food safety standards
- Flexibility to work part-time, whole-time, and specified purpose contracts
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
- Commitment to delivering high standards of patient-focused service
Salary, Benefits & Working Hours
Salary is aligned with HSE Catering Assistant Grade 4123 pay scales. Competitive pay and public sector benefits apply, including annual leave entitlements, pension benefits, and opportunities for ongoing training and development.
Positions are available on a permanent part-time, permanent whole-time, specified purpose part-time, and specified purpose whole-time basis.
Location & Employer Information
This Catering Attendant role is based at Sligo University Hospital, a major acute hospital serving the North West region of Ireland. The hospital plays a vital role in delivering patient care services across Sligo and surrounding counties, providing employees with the opportunity to contribute to essential frontline healthcare support services.
The campaign is managed by HSE West and North West, covering Donegal, Sligo, Leitrim, Roscommon, Mayo, and Galway healthcare services.
Application Details
Applications for these Catering Assistant jobs in Sligo must be submitted online through the official recruitment portal.
Apply here: https://www.rezoomo.com/job/97436/
For informal enquiries about the role:
- Anne Marie McGovern – Catering Manager
- Telephone: 071 91 71111 ext 74501
- Email: annemarie.mcgovern@hse.ie
For recruitment process enquiries:
- Aisling Watters – Assistant Staff Officer, HR Department
- Telephone: 071 91 71111 ext 80347
- Email: aisling.watters@hse.ie
Candidates will normally receive at least two weeks’ notice prior to interview. In exceptional circumstances, the interview timeline may be reduced.
Last Day to Apply: 25 May 2026 at 12:00 PM
