Cook (501954)

The role:

Undertake the preparation, cooking and chilling of all meals, including special dietary requirements, in accordance with standard recipes. 

Maintain a high standard of food, personal hygiene and Work Health and Safety (WH&S) in accordance with the relevant codes of practice and legislation.

Assist with cleaning of equipment and the workspaces within the facility.

Use equipment in accordance with manufacturer’s standard operating procedures and instructions, reporting any defects to the relevant supervisor immediately.

Participate in, and contribute to, performance development and service delivery improvement activities.

Become familiar with and strictly adhere to the department’s Food Safety Plan, including completing documentation relating to the plan.

Details of Appointment

Casual, shift-worker position working as and when required, commencing as soon as possible until January 2025

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:  $43.84 – $47.38 per hour including casual loading + 10.5% superannuation (as applicable) + access to salary packaging

Salary range is in accordance with Public Sector Union Wages Agreement 2019

Eligibility:

Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria:

Relevant Trade Qualification

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.

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

Generic Cook (North West) Band 3 (October 2022) HR22 (2).docx

Applicant Guide

Department of Health – Applicant Guide June 22.pdf

Department of Health – Applicant Guide June 22.docx

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 detailing 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 in the Statement of Duties.

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.