Anthony James Meaney
Moate,Ireland
Summary
Operations and people manager with over 30 years of leadership experience in healthcare and hospitality. Expertise in leading multidisciplinary teams and managing complex operations while ensuring compliance with regulations. Proficient in quality assurance, safety compliance, and workforce planning, with a strong emphasis on efficiency and accountability. Currently enhancing skills through formal studies in Operations, Quality, and Lean Management.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Catering Manager / Chef
Heartlands Health Care. H.S.E
Athlone, County Westmeath
2023.06 - Current
- Supervised day-to-day catering operations within a regulated healthcare environment.
- Led and mentored catering staff, providing performance feedback and rota management.
- Ensured compliance with HACCP, food allergens, infection control, and health & safety standards.
- Managed procurement, stock control, and budget to minimise waste and control costs.
- Coordinated catering services for residents, visitors, and events while upholding nutritional standards.
- Contributed to audits, inspections, reporting, and continuous quality improvement initiatives.
Healthcare Chef Manager
Mcdonnell Facility Center. Sisters of Mercy
Athlone, County Westmeath
2020.10 - 2023.06
- Prepared and served meals adhering to healthcare dietary and nutritional standards.
- Maintained HACCP documentation, temperature logs, and food safety records rigorously.
- Applied strict infection control and hygiene practices in healthcare environment.
- Fostered an environment of teamwork amongst staff, boosting morale and productivity.
- Coordinated catering events from planning through execution successfully.
- Managed stock rotation, ordering processes, and waste reduction initiatives.
Catering Manager / Proprietor
P.W. Catering, Moate Golf Club
Moate, County Westmeath
2006.11 - 2020.03
- Managed end-to-end catering operations for club facilities and events with up to 200 guests.
- Led kitchen and service teams, enhancing event delivery standards.
- Introduced HACCP systems and staff training programmes to ensure compliance.
- Optimised inventory management, reducing wastage and saving costs.
- Negotiated contracts with suppliers, achieving favourable terms.
- Delivered high-quality food and presentation, ensuring client satisfaction.
- Fostered a collaborative environment among staff to enhance productivity.
- Assessed equipment needs periodically to maintain optimal functionality.
Education
NVQ Level 6 - Operations, Quality and Lean Management
Technical University of Shannon ( TUS), Athlone
Athlone, County Westmeath 2025.09 -
NVQ Level 6 - Supervisory Management & Team Leadership
Technical University of Shannon ( TUS), Athlone
Athlone, County Westmeath 2024.09 - 2025.05
Diploma of Higher Education - Diploma in Counselling, Psychotherapy & Psychoanalysis
ATI Psychology Institute, Dublin
Dublin 2014.09 - 2015.05
Diploma of Higher Education - Metaphysical Theology
International College Of Metaphysical Theology
Washington, U.S.A (Online) 2011.07 - 2013.05
NVQ Level 6 - Culinary Arts / Professional Cookery
Waterford Institute Of Tecnology
Waterford 1992.09 - 1994.09
Skills
- Healthcare catering operations
- HACCP and food safety
- Infection control and governance
- Team leadership and development
- Menu planning and nutrition
- Budgeting and cost management
- Quality improvement initiatives
- Patient-focused service
- Incident reporting and resolution
- Health and safety compliance
- Staff training and coaching
- Staff rostering and coordination
- Supplier liaison and inventory management
- Audit readiness and documentation
Certification
- HACCP MANAGEMENT 1, 2, 3 & Food Allergens, Interic Academy
- Jan 2026
- INFECTION CONTROL, Interic Academy
- Dec 2025
- SAFETY, HEALTH & WELFARE, Health & Safety Authority of Ireland
- Apr 2021
- Safeguarding Adults and vulnerable people, Health Service Executive
- Jan 2026
- Children First, Health Service Executive
- Jan 2026
- International Dysphagia standardization diet, Health Service Executive
- Jan 2026
- Manual Handling Certificate, Madden Safety Training
- Jan 2026
- First Responders & First Aid, Medical Ambulance Service
- Jan 2026
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
NVQ Level 6 - Operations, Quality and Lean Management
Technical University of Shannon ( TUS), Athlone
2025.09 -
NVQ Level 6 - Supervisory Management & Team Leadership
Technical University of Shannon ( TUS), Athlone
2024.09 - 2025.05
Catering Manager / Chef
Heartlands Health Care. H.S.E
2023.06 - Current
Healthcare Chef Manager
Mcdonnell Facility Center. Sisters of Mercy
2020.10 - 2023.06
Diploma of Higher Education - Diploma in Counselling, Psychotherapy & Psychoanalysis
ATI Psychology Institute, Dublin
2014.09 - 2015.05
Diploma of Higher Education - Metaphysical Theology
International College Of Metaphysical Theology
2011.07 - 2013.05
Catering Manager / Proprietor
P.W. Catering, Moate Golf Club
2006.11 - 2020.03
NVQ Level 6 - Culinary Arts / Professional Cookery
Waterford Institute Of Tecnology
1992.09 - 1994.09