Kitchen Hand

2 days ago


Launceston, Tasmania, Australia Department of Health, Tasmania Full time $57,130 - $62,486 per year

The Role:

  • Carry out a range of duties associated with maintaining the cleanliness of food preparation equipment, food disposal 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 floor cleaning, pot wash and the use of cleaning chemicals inside a production kitchen.
  • 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.

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
  • Focus on ongoing professional and career development

Details of appointment:
Permanent, part time, shift worker, not working weekends but working Public Holidays, working 70 hours per fortnight, to commence as soon as you can join the team.

  • 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.

Benefits available to eligible candidate;

  • 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:
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 HSO2 (July 2023)

Application Guide:

  • Department of Health - Applicant Guide Sep

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:

Email address:

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