Food Service Officer (Relief) (507950)

The Role

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.

The Team:

• The position can cover either the morning or evening meal delivery service.
• Hours of work can be between 6:00am - 7.30pm on any given day, working no more than 8 hours in any one day.
• The role is Casual call in and you would be expected to cover shifts at short notice.

Details of Appointment

Multiple fixed term, casual positions, working as and when required, commencing as soon as possible, for approximately twenty (20) 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 vacancies.

Salary

$55,466 - $57,712 pro rata per annum + our Employer 11% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

Plus 25% Casual loading - Equivalent of $35.08 to $36.50 per hour

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 Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement 2022

Eligibility

Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:

• Relevant qualification/s in food preparation/production

The Head of the State Service has determined that the person nominated for this job is to satisfy a pre‑employment check before taking up the appointment, on promotion or transfer. The following checks are to be conducted:

1. Conviction checks in the following areas:

• crimes of violence
• sex related offences
• serious drug offences
• crimes involving dishonesty.

1. Identification check
2. Disciplinary action in previous 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

• Food Services Officer.pdf
• Food Services Officer.docx

Applicant Guide

• Department of Health - Applicant Guide June 22.pdf
• Department of Health - Applicant Guide June 22.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 outlining your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties.

Please note:

• All attachments must be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.
• Referee details are submitted as part of the online application so make sure you have the contact details of two referees before applying.

For more information, please contact:

Brock Free
Business Support Officer
Phone: (03) 6166 1672
E-mail: brock.free@ths.tas.gov.au

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