Cook (508063)

The Role:

In accordance with Hospital policies, guidelines and food safety legislation the occupant prepares and produces meals for all clients and assists with cleaning of the facility and its equipment.

• Demonstrated understanding of special dietary requirements including therapeutic diet procedures.
• Practical knowledge and understanding of Work Health and Safety legislation and codes of practice.
• Relevant Trade Qualification*

* Trade Certificate in Commercial Cookery

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

The Team:

The team is located at the Cambridge Production Centre working with a team of cooks and food service officers, preparing and cooking food for Royal Hobart Hospital patients, visitors and clients.

Details of appointment:

Multiple Permanent, full time, day worker (not working weekends, but working public holidays) position, working up to 76 hours per fortnight commencing as soon as possible. 

*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: $71,661 to $77,455 per annum. Our Employer 11.5% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

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

Allowances: 

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.
• Excellent leave benefits: 20 days annual leave (pro rata), 20 days personal leave (pro rata), and study assistance leave if eligible.
• Fitness Passport – You, and your family can access 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania for just $13.95 per week per person, or $25.95 for a family.

Eligibility:

Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria.

• Relevant Trade Qualification*

* Trade Certificate in Commercial Cookery

Note: - Please refer to the Application Guide for more information of Essential requirements, Desirable requirements and 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: 

• Generic Cook (Cambridge Production Centre) Band 3 (July 2023) CSU.docx

Application Guide:  

• Department of Health - Applicant Guide Sep 2024.pdf
• 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.

For more information:

Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.

Name: Brock Free
Position: Manager Food and Retail Services
Phone number: (03) 6166 1673
Email address: brock.free@ths.tas.gov.au 

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