Kitchen Hand (529315)

Job Description

About the Tasmanian State ServiceThe Tasmanian State Service (TSS)is the largest employer in Tasmania, with over 28,000 employees providing services to the Tasmanian community at all levels, and within more than 200...

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We are looking for a reliable, motivated, and hardworking Kitchen Hand to join our Food Services team. Our department plays a vital role in providing safe, nutritious, and high-quality meals to patients, residents, staff, and visitors every day.

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As a Kitchen Hand, you will be part of a supportive team environment where cleanliness, food safety, teamwork, and customer service are highly valued. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced kitchen and contributing to the wellbeing of others through quality food service.

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The Role:

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The Kitchen Hand supports the Food Services team by ensuring kitchen operations run smoothly and efficiently., dishwashing, cleaning, stock rotation, and maintaining high standards of hygiene and food safety.

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• 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).
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• Ability to maintain all food service equipment and surfaces in a clean and hygienic state.
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• Experience in floor cleaning, pot wash and the use of cleaning chemicals inside a production kitchen.
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• Ability to understand both written and verbal instructions, and to cooperate with other personnel within the department to work successfully as a team.
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• An understanding of, and ability to comply with, workplace health and safety requirements.
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Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.

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Why us:

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• A fast-paced work environment within a great team
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• LGH Food Services provides meals to over 300 patients daily (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) 365 days a year
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• Focus on ongoing professional and career development
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Details of appointment:

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Permanent, part time, shift worker, working 70 hours per fortnight, to commence as soon as you can join the team.

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*notwithstanding hours to be negotiated with the successful applicant.

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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.

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Salary:

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$59,668 to $65,185 per annum, Pro Rata. Our Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

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• Salary range is in accordance with Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement 2022
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Salary Packaging

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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.

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Benefits available to eligible candidate;

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• A range of leave entitlements, including study leave and Professional Development Support.
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• 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.
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Note: - Please refer to the Application Guide for more information of pre-employment checks.

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For more information:

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

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Name: Michael Mackaway
\n Position: Deputy Food Services Manager
\n Phone number: (03) 6777 6312
\n Email address: michael.mackaway@ths.tas.gov.au

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What it is like working at the Department of Health?

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Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellent are the key values to work in Department of Health. Listen to some of the lived experiences from within the department through some of our wonderful staff and hear about their journey in relocating to Tasmania!

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Respecting diversity is the foundation of everything that Department of Health do. This allows us to instil trust and collaborate through honest and fair communication and helps cultivate an environment of growth and innovation.

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We strongly encourage applicants from key communities including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQA+ people, and people living with disabilities.