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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.

• 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

• 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.

$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.

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.

• Professional development and accelerated pathways.
• A range of leave entitlements, including study leave and Professional Development Support.
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Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria.

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

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

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.

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: (03)6777 6312
Email address:michael.mackaway@ths.tas.gov.au

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