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. Within this environment, the Food Services Department plays a vital role in supporting the wellbeing and recovery of patients by ensuring high‑quality, safe, and nutritious meals are prepared and delivered daily.
As part of this team, 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, Food Service Assistants help ensure every patient receives the right meal at the right time, aligning with dietary requirements and promoting positive health outcomes.
The Role:
In accordance with Agency policies, guidelines and food safety legislation, the occupant prepares and produces meals for all clients and staff at relevant sites and satellite divisions, ensuring confidentiality and assisting with the cleaning of the facility and its equipment.
- 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.
You will need:
- 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.
Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.
Details of appointment:
- Permanent, part time, shift worker position, working 16 hours per fortnight, commencing from as soon as you can join us.
*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: $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 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:
Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria.
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:
Application Guide:
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
For more information:
Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.
Name: Kellie Gore
Position: Food Services Supervisor
Phone number: (03) 6478 5414
Email address: kellie.gore@ths.tas.gov.au
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