​​Located in the beautiful countryside of Kiltegan, St Patrick’s Missionary Society have a residential facility for retired members. It offers a friendly and relaxed environment for its members and staff, all of whom are highly valued.

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Vacancy: Multi-task Attendant (Fulltime Permanent)

We have a vacancy for a Multi-task Attendant who will have responsibility for the following duties:

 

• Responsibility for the cleanliness, tidiness and hygiene of the public areas that the person is allocated to maintain.

• Management of all cleaning materials to ensure adequate supplies to meet the needs of work.

• Familiarise oneself with any chemicals used daily – correct use, storage and disposal.

• Ensure kitchenettes and changing rooms are maintained in a clean and hygienic manner.

• Ensure rooms including bedrooms, classroom, sitting rooms and areas used by the society members are cleaned to a high standard.

• Maintain a high standard of Hygiene and cleanliness in the laundry as per Care Unit policies regarding hygiene, infection control, health and safety and the safe handling of dirty and clean linen.

• Clean/disinfect linen trolleys after they returned to the laundry.

• Ensure all dirty linen bags are tied off and not overflowing.

• Adhere to the laundry protocols to ensure that the highest standards are maintained.

• Attending staff meetings and training as designated by supervisor/management.

• Adhere to Health and Safety guidelines regarding the use of protective clothing including gloves, proper shoes etc.

• Use Safe work practices e.g. correct food storage, wet floor signs, lifting etc.

• At all times to have due respect for the property of individual society members as well as Society property.

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Essential

• Have obtained a standard of education as would enable him/her to undertake the tasks associated with the position.

• Ability to communicate in spoken and written English.

 

Desirable

• Worked in a similar environment within the last five years.

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Download the complete Job Description here.

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Interested candidates should submit a current cv and cover letter to

Dearbhail McKee, HR Manager, via email only to:  hrmanager@spms.ie

Closing date for receipt of applications is close of business 3rd October 2025.

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Vacancy: Chef – Specified Purpose Contract (30 hours per week)

We have a vacancy for a Chef whose responsibilities will include:

Role Responsibilities

• Supervision and preparation of the cooking and serving of delicious and nutritious hot and cold meals, as and when required for residents.

• Providing for special dietary requirements where necessary and taking into account the preferences of individual residents.

• Ensuring statutory Health and Safety standards in the kitchen and dining areas.

• Understanding and ensuring the implementation of the Home's Health and Safety, Infection Control and Hygiene policies, and Emergency and Fire procedures.

• Assist the Catering Manager in the placing of stock orders when required.

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Competencies Required​

• Formally trained.

• Fully certified in HACCP.

• Comply with all Food hygiene regulations.

• Have a background in management of a kitchen environment.

• Fluent in English, speaking and writing.

• Experience in a Nursing Home / Hospital environment an advantage.

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Interested candidates should submit a current cv and cover letter to Dearbhail McKee, HR Manager,

via email only to:  hrmanager@spms.ie 

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Full details of the job description can be requested from the HR Manager.

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Note that all positions are subject to vetting by An Garda Síochána.

St. Patrick’s Missionary Society is an inclusive employer.

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Vacancy: Catering Assistant – Permanent (24 hours per week)​​

We have the following staffing requirements whose responsibilities will include:

• Keeping all kitchens in a clean and hygienic state, including washing kitchen appliances, work surfaces, floors and walls.

• Ensure that all floor spills are cleaned up immediately to prevent slips or falls, along with placing warning sign to alert other staff to risk.

• Assist the Catering Manager in food preparation and food service.

• Responsible for correct stock rotation (First in First Out) and storage of all food items

• Correctly labelling food with use by dates and allergen information.

• Taking and recording food and fridge temperature according to HACCP standards.

• Ensure all areas and equipment being used are cleaned to a high standard.

• Take every reasonable precaution to prevent contamination of food and to prevent danger to the public health arising from his/her work in the catering department.

• Ability to deliver a high standard of customer service to staff and patients in a welcoming and approachable manner.

• Maintain good personal hygiene and in particular practice good hand hygiene and adhere to infection control protocols.

• Report any faulty or unsafe equipment to catering manager.

• Undertake any further duties that may be assigned to you from the Catering Manager

 

Qualifications / Experience

• Good oral communication skills. Ability to communicate with both customers/patients and colleagues at all levels.

• A conscientious, flexible working style.

• Good team working skills and ability to work with minimal supervision.

 

Desirable

• Previous experience working in a similar environment

• Good working knowledge of HACCP.

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Interested candidates should submit a current cv and cover letter to Dearbhail McKee, HR Manager,

via email only to:  hrmanager@spms.ie 

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Full details of the job description can be requested from the HR Manager.

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Note that all positions are subject to vetting by An Garda Síochána.

St. Patrick’s Missionary Society is an inclusive employer.