Food Services Assistant (529408)

Service Tasmania; Launceston; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A state health department in Launceston seeks a passionate Food Services Assistant to ensure high-quality food service and maintain cleanliness in a busy environment. This full-time role involves coffee making, supporting food preparation, and participating in safety processes. Ideal candidates should enjoy working in teams, bring enthusiasm, and be reliable. A salary range of $57,130 - $62,486 per annum is offered, along with attractive benefits including professional development and fitness access.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Fitness Passport access

Inclusive leave entitlements

Qualifications

• Ability to craft delicious coffees and maintain high standards in food preparation.
• Enthusiasm and reliability are crucial for this fast-paced environment.
• Participation in quality and safety processes is required.

Responsibilities

• Support the team in various service areas including food preparation and cleaning.
• Contribute to the quality and safety processes in the workplace.
• Maintain cleanliness of kitchen equipment and work areas.

Skills

Coffee making

Food preparation

Teamwork

Communication

Job description

The Role

We’re looking for a hospitality superstar who thrives in a fast‑paced environment and genuinely enjoys making someone’s day—one cup at a time. You don’t need to be a world‑champion barista, but you do need to love coffee, care about quality, and bring positive energy to every shift.

• Crafting consistently delicious coffees with pride, Supporting the team across the floor, counter, and service areas
• 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.
• Bringing enthusiasm, reliability, and a can‑do attitude

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

• Permanent full time, shift worker (fully rotational) position, working up to 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible.

*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 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 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, programme, 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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