The Role:

Supervise the day-to-day operations of the Launceston General Hospital (LGH) Food Services Department Cafe, efficiently and effectively with a focus on delivering a high level of customer service.

• Supervise and lead the Cafe team with a hands-on approach and can-do attitude. This includes maintaining desired standards in the Cafe by way of managing customer service, staff duties, policies, procedures and HR requirements to deliver the cafe operations with high standards of visual food presentation, outstanding barista coffee, develop and lead a positive food and service culture.
• Actively participate in and contribute to the organisation’s Quality & Safety and Work Health & Safety processes, including in the development and implementation of safety systems, ongoing quality improvement initiatives and safeguarding practices.
• Organise and coordinate staff resources by maintaining rosters, records, training and timesheets, coordinate and allocate staff to areas with the Food Services jurisdiction.
• Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.

The Team:

• A fast paced work environment within a great team
• LGH Cafe operates 365 days a year, 6.15am to 7.00pm, providing meals for the staff, public and some patient services
• Shift work with early morning starts, including a combination of weekdays and weekends

Why Tasmania

The Department of Health Tasmania oversees various hospitals across the state, including the Royal Hobart Hospital, Launceston General Hospital, Northwest Regional Hospital, and Mersey Community Hospital, as well as district hospitals and ambulance services. Additionally, it provides community health, mental health, and primary healthcare services to the Tasmanian community through more than 300 sites.

Tasmania, Australia's only island state, offers unparalleled natural beauty and a luxurious lifestyle. Pursuing your health career in Tasmania’s public health system means building strong connections with colleagues and patients. It also means embracing a lifestyle where you can enjoy extraordinary experiences outside of work while making a significant impact on the community during work.

Details of appointment:

Permanent full time, shift worker position, working 76 hours per fortnight, to commence 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: $73,811 to $79,779 per annum. Our Employer 11.5% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

• Salary range is in accordance with the 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 candidate;

• 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 $13.95 per week per person, or $25.95 for a family.

More information about our Employee Benefits can be found here

Eligibility:

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:

• Generic Food Services Supervisor 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.

For more information:

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

Name: Michael Mackaway
Position: Deputy Food Services Manager
Phone number: (03) 6777 6312
Email address: [email protected]

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