Kitchen Hand (529315)

Tasmanian Government; City of Launceston; Hybrid; AUD 60,000 - 65,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Fitness Passport

Study leave

Professional Development Support

Salary Packaging

Job summary

Join LGH Food Services at Launceston General Hospital as a Kitchen Hand. Work in a supportive team, maintain high hygiene standards, and help deliver quality meals to patients, residents, staff and visitors daily.

Permanent, part-time role based at LGH Charles Street, Launceston. You will support dishwashing, cleaning, stock rotation and general kitchen operations while adhering to workplace health and safety requirements.

Qualifications

• Experience in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Knowledge of workplace health and safety requirements.
• Capable of dishwashing, cleaning, and stock rotation.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness of food preparation equipment and waste areas.
• Wash dishes and keep surfaces clean and hygienic.
• Rotate stock and maintain hygiene and food safety.
• Support kitchen operations and work as part of a team.
• Adhere to health and safety requirements.

Job description

Department of Health
Hospitals & Primary Care - Hospitals Nth
Launceston General Hospital

Applications must be submitted by Sunday 27 September, 2026 11:55 PM

Sunday 27 September, 2026 11:55 PM AEST

Award/Classification:

Health and Human Services (Tasmanian State Service) Award, General Stream, Operational Health Officer, Level 1

$59,668 to $65,185 per annum

Employment type:

Permanent, part-time

Region:

North

Location:

LGH Charles Street, Launceston

Join LGH Food Services as a Kitchen Hand. Work in a supportive team, maintain high hygiene standards, and help deliver quality meals every day.

The Team

We are looking for a reliable, motivated, and hardworking Kitchen Hand to join our Food Services team. Our department plays a vital role in providing safe, nutritious, and high-quality meals to patients, residents, staff, and visitors every day.

As a Kitchen Hand, you will be part of a supportive team environment where cleanliness, food safety, teamwork, and customer service are highly valued. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced kitchen and contributing to the wellbeing of others through quality food service.

The Role:

The Kitchen Hand supports the Food Services team by ensuring kitchen operations run smoothly and efficiently., dishwashing, cleaning, stock rotation, and maintaining high standards of hygiene and food safety.

• Carry out a range of duties associated with maintaining the cleanliness of food preparation equipment, food disposal and waste management areas in a clean hygienic state with the Launceston General Hospital (LGH).
• Ability to maintain all food service equipment and surfaces in a clean and hygienic state.
• Experience in floor cleaning, pot wash and the use of cleaning chemicals inside a production kitchen.
• Ability to understand both written and verbal instructions, and to cooperate with other personnel within the department to work successfully as a team.
• An understanding of, and ability to comply with, workplace health and safety requirements.

Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.

Why us:

• A fast-paced work environment within a great team
• LGH Food Services provides meals to over 300 patients daily (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) 365 days a year
• Focus on ongoing professional and career development

Details of appointment:

Permanent, part time, shift worker, working 70 hours per fortnight, to commence as soon as you can join the team.

*notwithstanding hours to be negotiated with the successful applicant.

Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full time, part time, and casual vacancies.

Salary: $59,668 to $65,185 per annum, Pro Rata. Our Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

• Salary range is in accordance with Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement 2022

Salary Packaging

You’ll have access to salary package a range of benefits including living expenses up to $9,010 + $2,650 in meal entertainment each FBT year + other benefits if eligible.

Benefits available to eligible candidate;

• A range of leave entitlements, including study leave and Professional Development Support.
• Fitness Passport – You, and your family can access 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania for just $13.95 per week per person, or $25.95 for a family.

Note: - Please refer to the Application Guide for more information of pre-employment checks.

For more information:

Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.

Name: Michael Mackaway
Position: Deputy Food Services Manager
Phone number: [phone]
Email address: [e-mail]

What it is like working at the Department of Health?

Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellent are the key values to work in Department of Health. Listen to some of the lived experiences from within the department through some of our wonderful staff and hear about their journey in relocating to Tasmania!

Respecting diversity is the foundation of everything that Department of Health do. This allows us to instil trust and collaborate through honest and fair communication and helps cultivate an environment of growth and innovation. We strongly encourage applicants from key communities including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQA+ people, and people living with disabilities.

Health and Human Services (Tasmanian State Service) Award, General Stream, Operational Health Officer, Level 1

$59,668 to $65,185 per annum

Employment type:

Permanent, part-time

Region:

North

Location:

LGH Charles Street, Launceston

Join LGH Food Services as a Kitchen Hand. Work in a supportive team, maintain high hygiene standards, and help deliver quality meals every day.

Health and Human Services (Tasmanian State Service) Award, General Stream, Operational Health Officer, Level 1

$59,668 to $65,185 per annum

Employment type:

Permanent, part-time

Region:

North

Location:

LGH Charles Street, Launceston

Join LGH Food Services as a Kitchen Hand. Work in a supportive team, maintain high hygiene standards, and help deliver quality meals every day.

• Review the Statement of Duties and consider if you meet the requirements.
• Speak to the Contact Officer if you have any questions.
• Submit your application including any additional documents as specified in each individual job vacancy notice.