Catering Officer Grade 2 – Dublin 1

Catering Officer Grade 2 – Dublin 1 | Catering Management
  
3Q Recruitment is recruiting a Catering Officer Grade 2 to support the management of catering services within a large healthcare facility in Dublin 1.

This is a senior support role within healthcare catering management, assisting with day-to-day service delivery, staff supervision and compliance in a regulated hospital environment where food quality, hygiene and nutrition directly support patient care.

The role suits candidates with experience in hospital catering, healthcare food services or large-scale institutional catering, who are ready to step into a structured leadership position within a people-first healthcare setting.

  
Key Responsibilities

• Support daily healthcare catering operations, ensuring smooth service delivery
• Assist with supervision, rostering, training and support of catering staff
• Maintain full compliance with HACCP, food safety and hygiene regulations
• Support menu planning and meal service aligned with clinical and nutritional requirements
• Assist with stock control, ordering and supplier coordination
• Maintain accurate records and support audits, inspections and quality checks
• Promote positive communication and teamwork across catering, nursing and support teams
• Uphold high standards of hygiene, organisation and service quality

Requirements

• Recognised qualification in Hotel, Catering, Institutional Management or Dietetics (Degree, Diploma or Certificate)
• Minimum 1 year’s experience assisting in catering operations for an institution serving 200+ people daily
  OR
  Minimum 2 years’ experience in a supervisory catering role
• Strong working knowledge of HACCP and food hygiene standards
• Excellent organisational, communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently while supporting wider catering teams
• Legal right to work in Ireland and ability to complete Garda Vetting

Salary & Benefits

• €25.25 per hour
• Double pay on Sundays and Bank Holidays
• Daytime hours only – no night shifts
• Structured healthcare catering environment
• Ongoing professional development and training opportunities
• Full support from 3Q Recruitment’s office and out-of-hours teams
• A meaningful role contributing directly to patient care, nutrition and wellbeing
• Competitive pay within a people-first, quality-led healthcare recruitment framework