MRHT -

Catering Manager

MRHT -01-2025-11

Midlands Regional Hospital, Tullamore

There is currently one permanent whole-time Catering Manager vacancy at Midlands Regional Hospital, Tullamore.

Informal Enquiries

Michelle Maher

Operations Manager, Midlands Regional Hospital Tullamore

Tel: 05793 57616

Email: ops.mrht@hse.ie

HR Point of Contact

Mr. Arthur Hosken

Assistant Staff Officer Human Resources

HSE Dublin & Midlands

Ríomhphost/E-mail:arthur.hosken@hse.ie | Tel|Fón: 087 431 7223

The Catering Manager will be responsible for providing leadership in managing the day to day operations of catering services throughout the Hospital.

Candidates must have at the latest date of application:

1.Statutory Registration, Professional Qualifications, Experience, etc.

Eligible applicants will be those who on the closing date for the competition:

(i) Hold the Bachelors of Arts. NFQ Level 7 in Hospitality Management awarded by

Technical University Dublin.

https://www.tudublin.ie/study/undergraduate/courses/hospitality-managementtu745/?

course Subjects=Culinary%2C%20Hospitality%2C%20Tourism&keywords=

OR

(ii) Hospitality Studies (Higher Certificate) (Level 6) awarded by the Munster Technical

University.

https://www.cit.ie/course/cr657

OR

(iii) A Diploma in Dietetics.

OR

(iv) An equivalent qualification.

OR

(v) Be currently employed in the HSE or funded agency as a Catering Officer.

AND

(vi) Candidates must have at least three year’s satisfactory experience in the direction and control of the catering arrangements for an institution or other establishment catering for a minimum of 200 persons per day.

OR

(vii) A total of at least five year’s satisfactory experience in the direction and control or in assisting in the direction and control of the catering arrangements for an institution or other establishment catering for a minimum of 200 persons per day.

AND

(b) All candidates must have the requisite knowledge and ability (including a high standard of suitability and management ability) for the proper discharge of the duties of the office.

Post Specific Requirements

The Catering Manager must:

· Have in-depth knowledge and experience of managing a busy Catering Service/Department.

· Have in-depth knowledge of Hazard Analysis & Critical Control Point (HACCP), HIQA Guidelines and be aware of Environmental Health Regulations and Food Safety Guidelines.