Food Services Assistant (529338)

Service Tasmania; Launceston; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare service provider in Launceston is seeking Food Services Assistants to provide high-standard service in a dynamic hospital environment. The role includes food preparation, production, and cleaning duties, with a commitment to quality care. Candidates will work in shifts, providing service to over 300 patients daily. Benefits include salary packaging and professional development opportunities, with part-time and full-time positions available.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Access to fitness facilities

Flexible shift patterns

Qualifications

• Ability to maintain a high standard of food preparation and service.
• Experience in participating in safety and quality improvement processes.
• Skills in cleaning and sanitising kitchen equipment.

Responsibilities

• Provide food service to hospital patients and staff.
• Assist in food preparation and cleaning duties.
• Maintain safety and quality standards within the service.

Skills

High standard of food service

Food preparation and cleaning

Quality and Safety processes

Job description

The Role:

Provide a high standard of Food Service to hospital patients, staff and patrons of the Launceston General Hospital (LGH)In accordance with Agency policies, procedures, and guidelines, assist with food preparation, production, plating service, ware-washing, and cleaning duties in the provision of catering services to patients, visitors and staff of the hospital.

• Assist in maintaining a high standard of food preparation, production, service, meal distribution, ware-washing, and cleaning of the hospital service areas and in accordance with the relevant codes of practice.
• Actively participate in and contribute to the organisation’s Quality & Safety and Work Health & Safety processes, including in the development and implementation of safety systems, improvement initiatives, safeguarding practices for vulnerable people, and related training.
• Responsible for cleaning and sanitising all kitchen equipment, utensils, floors, and walls as directed by relevant supervisors and in accordance with relevant guidelines.

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

The Team:

• 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
• Shift work with early morning starts, including a combination of weekdays and weekends

Details of appointment:

• Multiple Permanent full time and part time, shift worker (fully rotational) positions, working up to 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible.
• Fixed term, casual, position workingas and when required, commencing as soon as possible for approximately 12 months.

*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:

$57,130 - $62,486 pro rata per annum. Our Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

• Salary range is in accordance withPublic 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 candidates:

• Professional development and accelerated pathways.
• 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.

Eligibility:

Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria.

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

Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents

We encourage you to review the Statement of Duties, Applicant Guide, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and application guidance.

Statement of Duties:

• Generic Food Services Assistant (LGH) OHO1 (May 2025).docx

Application Guide:

• Department of Health - Applicant Guide Sep 2024.docx

How to apply:

Apply Online. Please click the "Apply" button on this screen to ensure that important questions about you are answered.

You will be prompted to complete a 1‑2 page application detailing your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties. A separate statement addressing the selection criteria in the Statement of Duties is not required.

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]

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