Sligo University Hospital is recruiting Catering Attendants to support the delivery of high-quality food services to patients, staff, and visitors. This role is essential to maintaining hygiene, nutrition standards, and a positive patient experience within a busy acute hospital environment.
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The post is open to both HSE and non-HSE applicants and forms part of a supplementary panel for current and future vacancies.
Key Responsibilities
• Assist with the preparation, serving, and distribution of meals and beverages
• Ensure food safety and hygiene standards are maintained at all times
• Clean and maintain catering areas, equipment, and utensils
• Support stock rotation, storage, and waste management procedures
• Work collaboratively with catering and clinical teams
• Adhere to hospital policies, HACCP guidelines, and infection control procedures
• Provide courteous and professional service to patients and staff
Required Skills & Qualifications
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Awareness of food hygiene and safety standards (training provided)
• Flexibility to work various shift patterns
• Previous catering or food service experience desirable but not essential
Salary, Benefits & Working Hours
• Salary in line with HSE Catering Assistant (Grade 4123) consolidated pay scales
• Public service pension scheme
• Annual leave and public holiday entitlements
• Access to training and development
• Contract options available:
– Permanent Part-time
– Permanent Wholetime
– Specified Purpose Part-time
– Specified Purpose Wholetime
Salary scales apply in accordance with HSE and Department of Health consolidated pay agreements.
Location & Employer Information
The role is based at Sligo University Hospital, a key acute hospital serving the North West region. The hospital provides a wide range of inpatient and outpatient services and operates in a fast-paced, patient-focused environment.
Application Details
External Application Link:
https://www.rezoomo.com/job/92002/
Informal Enquiries (Role):
Anne Marie McGovern, Catering Manager
Tel: 071 91 71111 ext. 74501
Email: [email protected]
Recruitment Enquiries:
Aisling Watters, Assistant Staff Officer – HR
Tel: 071 91 71111 ext. 80347
Email: [email protected]
Last Day to Apply: 13 February 2026 at 12:00 PM
