HSE is seeking applications for a Catering Assistant role across Cavan and Monaghan. This opportunity offers candidates the chance to support frontline healthcare services by helping deliver high-quality food and catering support within busy HSE environments.
This Catering Assistant position is ideal for individuals who enjoy working in a fast-paced healthcare setting, have strong teamwork skills, and are committed to maintaining high hygiene and food safety standards. The role is open to both HSE and non-HSE applicants.
Reference: 2626CHCM
Job Overview
The Catering Assistant will support the daily operation of catering services within HSE facilities in the Cavan and Monaghan region. The successful candidate will contribute to food preparation, service delivery, cleaning duties, and maintaining a safe and hygienic environment for patients, staff, and visitors.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist with food preparation and meal service activities.
- Maintain cleanliness and hygiene standards in kitchen and dining areas.
- Support stock rotation and storage procedures.
- Operate catering equipment safely and efficiently.
- Follow HACCP and food safety procedures at all times.
- Assist healthcare teams in delivering quality patient support services.
- Ensure waste disposal and cleaning tasks are completed appropriately.
- Work collaboratively with catering and healthcare staff.
Required Skills and Qualifications
- Previous catering, kitchen, or food service experience is desirable.
- Strong understanding of hygiene and food safety practices.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
- Good communication and organisational skills.
- Flexibility to work within a healthcare environment.
- Commitment to delivering high standards of service.
Salary, Benefits and Working Hours
Salary will be aligned with the HSE Catering Assistant Grade 4123 pay scale. This is a Specified Purpose Wholetime contract within HSE Dublin and North East. Employees may benefit from public sector pension schemes, annual leave entitlements, and opportunities for further training and career development within the HSE.
Competitive pay.
Location and Employer Information
This Catering Assistant job is based across healthcare facilities in Cavan and Monaghan within the HSE Dublin and North East region. The successful candidate will join a healthcare support team that plays a vital role in patient wellbeing and daily hospital operations.
HSE Dublin and North East provides a wide range of healthcare and community services across North Dublin, Meath, Louth, Cavan, and Monaghan, supporting patient care through multidisciplinary healthcare teams and operational support services.
Application Details
Applications for this Catering Assistant role should be submitted through the official HSE careers portal.
Informal enquiries can be made to:
- Bernardine McCarra
- Service Manager
- Email: smops.cm@hse.ie
- Phone: 087 7932585
Proposed interview date: TBC
