Job Description

The Team:

The team is located at the Cambridge Production Centre at 900 Loop Road Cambridge. Work as a member of a dynamic team at the production centre working in ware wash, tray line, production and stores.

The Role:

As a Food Services Officer with the production team, you will support daily kitchen operations in accordance with Agency policies, procedures, and food safety guidelines. Your responsibilities will include assisting with food preparation, meal production and plating, ware-washing, and maintaining a clean and hygienic environment.

• Assist with the safe production of food items for the patients at the RHH and various THS sites.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness across kitchen areas, equipment, and utensils
• Support stock receipt, storage, and safe handling of food supplies
• Participate actively in quality, safety, and work health and safety processes

You will need:

To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate:

• Experience in food preparation, hospitality, or a similar environment (desirable)
• Knowledge of food safety standards and hygiene practices
• Strong attention to detail, particularly with dietary requirements and meal accuracy
• Ability to work efficiently both independently and within a team
• Good communication skills and a polite, customer-focused approach
• Commitment to workplace safety, quality improvement, and organisational values
• Willingness to comply with all mandatory training and policy 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:

Fixed term, casual, position working as and when required, commencing as soon as possible for approximately 12 months.

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 pro rata per annum + our Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

Plus 25% Casual loading - Equivalent of $36.00 to $39.37 per hour

• 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 $14.50 per week per person, or $28.05 for a family.

More information about our Employee Benefits can be found here

Eligibility:

Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:

• Relevant qualification/s in food preparation/production

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:

• Food Services Officer.docx

Application Guide:

• Applicant Guide.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.

*applications from Recruitment agencies will not be accepted for this role

*only Recruitment Agencies specifically contracted are invited to provide applicants to this role

For more information:

Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.

Name: Carmen Lampkin
Position: Operations Manager
Phone number: (03) 6166 1672
Email address: carmen.lampkin@ths.tas.gov.au

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