About the Team
Mersey Community Hospital is a key healthcare provider for the Northwest community, delivering a broad range of services with a strong focus on patient‐centred care. The Food Services Department supports the wellbeing and recovery of patients by ensuring high‐quality, safe, and nutritious meals are prepared and delivered daily.
The Role
Food Service Assistants contribute to the smooth and efficient operation of hospital food services through meal preparation, tray assembly, distribution, and maintaining strict hygiene and safety standards. Working closely with clinical, hospitality, and support teams, they help ensure every patient receives the right meal at the right time, aligning with dietary requirements and promoting positive health outcomes.
Responsibilities
* Undertake the preparation, cooking and chilling of all meals, including special dietary requirements, in accordance with standard recipes.
* Maintain a high standard of food, personal hygiene and Work Health and Safety (WH&S) in accordance with the relevant codes of practice and legislation.
* Assist with cleaning of equipment and the workspaces within the facility.
* Use equipment in accordance with manufacturer's standard operating procedures and instructions, reporting any defects to the relevant supervisor immediately.
* Participate in, and contribute to, performance development and service delivery improvement activities.
Qualifications
* Thorough knowledge and experience in large‐scale food preparation, production and cooking operations, including a demonstrated knowledge and the ability to comply with Food Safety Standards.
* Demonstrated ability to maintain and understand the importance of a high standard of personal cleanliness, hygiene and punctuality.
* Certificate III or IV in Commercial cookery.
* Working with vulnerable people card or the ability to obtain one.
Details of Appointment
* Permanent, part‐time, shift worker position, working 16 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as you can join.
* 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
$73,811 to $86,248 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 packaging and a range of benefits including living expenses up to $9,010 + $2,650 in meal entertainment each FBT year + other benefits if eligible.
Benefits
* 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.
Eligibility
* Relevant Trade Qualification.
Documents
* Statement of Duties: Generic Cook (North West) Band 3 (July 2023) CSU.docx
* Application Guide: Department of Health - Applicant Guide Sep 2024.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.
Contact
Name: Kellie GorePosition: Food Services SupervisorPhone: (03) 6478 5414Email: kellie.gore@ths.tas.gov.au
What it is like working at the Department of Health
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! Make It Tasmania | Move for a great lifestyle. One Health Podcast – Spotify, Apple. Tasmanian Health Careers | Tasmanian. Department of Health has achieved the "Carer Accredited Employer Status" providing support to employees with caring responsibilities. Respecting diversity is the foundation of everything that Department of Health do. We strongly encourage applicants from key communities.
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