Kitchen Hand (529314)

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

Job summary

A health service provider in Launceston is seeking a dedicated Kitchen Hand for a part-time position. You will be responsible for maintaining food service and preparation areas to high hygiene standards, assisting with food preparation, and ensuring workplace safety. The role offers a salary range of $57,130 to $62,486 pro rata, along with additional salary packaging options. If you value working in a supportive team, this is a great opportunity.

Benefits

12% superannuation contribution

Salary packaging options

Meaningful work environment

Qualifications

• Proven ability to maintain clean and hygienic food service areas.
• Familiarity with safe food handling requirements.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team.

Responsibilities

• Maintain food preparation and service areas.
• Ensure compliance with hygiene standards.
• Assist in waste management.

Skills

Ability to maintain food service equipment

Experience with food preparation equipment

Ability to follow instructions

Understanding of workplace health and safety

Job description

Be part of something meaningful and make a real difference every day!

At Launceston General Hospital (LGH), our Food Services team plays an essential role in delivering high-quality meals and nutrition to patients, staff, and visitors — contributing directly to patient wellbeing and comfort. You’ll work with a dedicated group of people who take pride in what they do, support each other, and strive to deliver excellent food service in a respectful and inclusive environment. LGH is a cornerstone of health care in northern Tasmania, serving the local community with care and professionalism every day. Working here means being part of a respected organisation with a strong focus on Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence — values that guide everything we do.

The Role:

Carry out a range of duties associated with maintaining food preparation, service 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 the use of food preparation equipment, together with knowledge of, and demonstrated ability to comply with, safe food handling requirements.
• 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.

Details of appointment:

Permanent, part time, shift worker (fully rotational), working 70 hours per fortnight, to commence 19 January 2026.

*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 to $62,486 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.

Eligibility:

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

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 Kitchen Hand OHO1 (Nov 2025) CSU.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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