Job Description

The Role:

• Prepare and produce all food and nutritional requirements for patients and staff at the Launceston General Hospital (LGH) Cafeteria & food distribution, delivered meal recipients and satellite divisions.
• Able work as a part of a team but also as an individual
• Able to work in a busy environment safely and with focus on patients' needs at all times
• Working knowledge for food safety preferable
• Bring your strengths and in join a supportive, engaged and dedicated team enriched by our hospital's brand 'Care' - Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence.

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

The Team

• The successful applicant will be working in a busy team environment with great cultures and patient focus. Our department works closely together to focus on delivering excellence in Food Services to achieve improved outcomes for LGH patients and community.
• LGH Food Services provides meals to over 300 patients daily. (breakfast, lunch and dinner)

Details of Appointment

Fixed term, casual day worker, not working weekends but working public holidays, working as and when required, commencing as soon as possible for 12 months.

*notwithstanding hours may 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 and part time vacancies.

Salary: $73,811 to $79,779 per annum. Our Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

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.

• Salary range is in accordance with Allied Health Professionals 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 $14.50 per week per person, or $28.05 for a family.

More information about our Employee Benefits can be found here

Eligibility:

Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria.

• Relevant Trades Qualification

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 Applicant Guide, Statement of Duties, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and selection criteria.

Statement of Duties

• Generic Chef Band 3 (July 2023) CSU.docx

Application Guide

• Applicant Guide.docx

How to Apply

Apply Online. Please click the "Apply" button on this screen. This ensures 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

Name: Michael Mackaway

Position: Manager - Food Services
Phone: (03) 6777 6312
E-mail: michael.mackaway@ths.tas.gov.au

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