Catering Officer Grade 1 – Dublin 1

Catering Officer Grade 1 Jobs Dublin 1 | Catering Management Role

3Q Recruitment is recruiting an experienced Catering Officer Grade 1 to lead catering operations within a large healthcare facility in Dublin 1.

This is a senior healthcare catering management role, responsible for the full delivery of food services in a regulated environment where nutrition, hygiene and service quality directly support patient care.

Ideal for candidates with experience in hospital catering, healthcare food services or large institutional catering, this role combines leadership, operational oversight and compliance within a people-first healthcare setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee all healthcare catering operations, including food preparation, service and hygiene
• Supervise, train and support catering staff to ensure consistent service quality
• Plan menus in collaboration with healthcare and dietetic teams, ensuring nutritional and clinical compliance
• Manage catering budgets, control costs and liaise with suppliers
• Ensure full compliance with HACCP, food safety and hygiene regulations
• Conduct quality checks, audits and record keeping to meet inspection and governance requirements
• Work collaboratively with nursing and support services to support patient care delivery
• Maintain accurate operational, staffing and financial records

Requirements

• Recognised qualification in Hotel, Catering, Institutional Management or Dietetics (Degree, Diploma or Certificate)
• Minimum 3 years’ experience managing catering operations in a healthcare or institutional setting serving 200+ people daily
  OR
• Minimum 5 years’ experience assisting in large-scale institutional catering operations
• Proven staff supervision and people management experience
• Strong working knowledge of HACCP and food safety systems
• Excellent leadership, organisational and communication skills
• Legal right to work in Ireland
• Garda Vetting is mandatory for relevant roles.
• International Police Clearance is required where a candidate has lived or worked outside Ireland for 6 months or more since the age of 16

Salary & Benefits

• €27.99 per hour
• Double pay on Sundays and Bank Holidays
• Daytime hours only – no night shifts
• Stable healthcare catering environment
• Ongoing professional development and learning opportunities
• Full support from 3Q Recruitment’s office team and out-of-hours service
• A meaningful leadership role contributing directly to patient care, nutrition and wellbeing
• Competitive pay within a people-first, quality-led healthcare recruitment framework