Food Services Officer (526190)

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, service, meal distribution, ware-washing, and cleaning of the hospital service areas and in accordance with the relevant codes of practice.
• Check patient identification is correct prior to delivering/distributing meals and observe all dietary restrictions allocated to patients.
• Perform receipt and storage duties associated with food supplies in line with food safety guidelines.
• Perform general food preparation, service and menu related duties.
  
  
  
  

Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.

This position is located at the Royal Hobart Hospital. The hours are 4.30pm to 7.30pm on a rotational shift work roster working weekends and public holidays.

• Work as a member of a dynamic team distribution evening meals for patients at the RHH.
• Good communication skills with a diverse range of staff and patients are highly desired.
  
  
  
  

Details of Appointment

Multiple part time shift-worker (fully rotational) positions working up to 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible.

• notwithstanding hours may 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 and part time vacancies.
  
  
  
  

Salary: $55,466 - $57,712 per annum. Our Employer 11.5% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

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:

• Conviction checks in the following areas:
• crimes of violence
• sex related offences
• serious drug offences
• crimes involving dishonesty
• Identification check
• Disciplinary action in previous employment check.
  
  
  
  

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:

• We do not require a separate statement addressing the selection criteria.
• 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.
  
  
  
  

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 (RHH) HSO 2.pdf
• Food Services Officer (RHH) HSO 2.docx
  
  
  
  

Applicant Guide

• Department of Health - Applicant Guide June 22.pdf
• Department of Health - Applicant Guide June 22.docx
  
  
  
  

For more information, please contact

Brock Free

Business Support Officer

• 6166 7951
  
  
  
  

brock.free@ths.tas.gov.au

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