Cook (Non Trade) (Casual/Relief)

The role:

• Provide meals of a high standard to patients, residents, community clients and staff.
• Ensure individualised dietary needs are provided.
• Ensure all meal preparation and meal delivery meets the standards set out in the Food Safety Plan.
• Monitor the use and storage of food, perishable goods and other consumables in accordance with the standards set out in the Food Safety plan.

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

The team:

• Working in a casual role within a friendly and professional team
• Be a part of public health service in Tasmania.
• Competitive hourly rates and entitlements.

Details of Appointment

Fixed term, casual, shift-worker (fully rotational) position working as and when required, commencing from as soon as you are able to join the team for a period of 12 months

*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: $60,666 to $63,222 pro rata, per annum. Our Employer 11% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

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

Eligibility:

Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:

1. Certificate II in Hospitality

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:

1. crimes of violence
2. sex related offences
3. serious drug offences
4. crimes involving dishonesty

1. Identification check
2. 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

Applicant Guide

For more information 

Nir Shrestha

Position: Team Leader - Hotel Services and Administration
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