Catering Assistant

Job description Agency Department of Health Work unit Food Services Job title Catering Assistant Designation Physical 2 - RDO Job type Full time Duration Ongoing Salary $60,261 - $62,868 Location Nhulunbuy Position number 2597 RTF 320208 Closing 05/05/2025 Contact officer Gopi Myneni on 08 8987 0247 or Gopi.Myneni@nt.gov.au About the agency https://health.nt.gov.au/ Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=320208 APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE A ONE-PAGE SUMMARY ABOUT YOU, A DETAILED RESUME AND COPIES OF YOUR TERTIARY QUALIFICATIONS. Information for applicants – inclusion and diversity and Special Measures recruitment plans The NTPS values diversity. The NTPS encourages people from all diversity groups to apply for vacancies and accommodates people with disability by making reasonable workplace adjustments. If you require an adjustment for the recruitment process or job, please discuss this with the contact officer. For more information about applying for this position and the merit process, go to the OCPE website. Aboriginal applicants will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy. For more information on Special Measures plans, go to the OCPE website. Primary objective Under the direction of the Food Services Manager/Head Chef, participate as a member of the catering team in the efficient delivery of nutritious and appealing meals to patients of Gove District Hospital (GDH). Working on a flexible roster. Key duties and responsibilities 1. Under the direction of the Food Services Manager /Head Chef, undertake duties relevant to the provision, service and distribution of meals to patients, including the delivery of patient’s meals to hospital wards. 2. Undertake light and heavy dishwashing and cleaning duties as required, maintaining a high standard of kitchen and equipment hygiene. 3. Communicate effectively and appropriately with clients and co-workers. 4. Ability to work on a rotating shift roster including weekends. 5. Follow defined service quality service quality standards, Workplace Health and Safety (WHS) policies and procedures relating to the work being undertaken to ensure high quality, safe services and workplaces. Selection criteria Essential 1. Demonstrated experience of working in a large industrial kitchen with the ability to undertake a range of duties, which will encompass the service and distribution of meals to patients whilst upholding a high degree of customer service. 2. The ability to undertake light and heavy dishwashing and cleaning duties in accordance with recognised WHS standards. 3. Physical ability to perform manual tasks including repetitive lifting and pushing throughout the working environment in accordance with the WHS and Manual Handling procedures. 4. Ability to work shift work including weekends and the willingness to undertake any training relevant to the requirements to the position. 5. Commitment to teamwork within a diverse cultural and multi-disciplinary environment, including the ability to interact with people from diverse cultures. Further information Positions may be subject to pre-employment checks such as immunisation requirements, working with children clearance notice and criminal history checks. A criminal history will not exclude an applicant from this position unless it is a relevant criminal history. For immunisation requirements - Category A (direct contact with blood or body substances) or Category B (indirect contact with blood or body substances), check with contact person for requirements.

Location: Pine Creek, AU

Posted Date: 5/1/2025