Job description
Agency Department of Health Work unit Food Service, Alice Springs Hospital
Job title Sous Chef Designation Technical 3
Job type Full time Duration Ongoing
Salary $82,325 - $90,206 Location Alice Springs
Position number 42851 RTF 350756 Closing 07/07/2026
Contact officer Amit Sharma, Executive Manager of Food Services at [email protected]
About the agency http://www.health.nt.gov.au/
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=350756
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 Executive Manager Food Services and Head Chef provide supervision and direction to Cooks and kitchen
hands who undertake production duties including meal plating for clients of the Alice Springs Hospital ensuring that Hazard
Analytical Critical Control Point (HACCP) Food Safe practices are followed. Leading team in the absence of the Head Chef.
Context statement
ASH Food Services adhere to a HACCP managed food safety plan along with Therapeutic diet guidelines for patients in an Acute
Care setting. This service provides meals to ASH inpatients, ASH Kiosk, MOW community patients and off-site services to Renal
Dialysis patients and works closely with the Dietetics Department and Food Service Dietitian.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Provide daily supervisory support to Cooks and Kitchen hands to ensure that agreed service delivery, production schedules and
equipment is maintained.
2. Ensure production complies with HACCP Food Safe plan and practices for all food service operations by conducting internal
audits in timely manner.
3. Strong communication and interpersonal skills when providing comprehensive information and direction.
4. Assist with training of staff in all areas and maintain training standards including Therapeutic diets.
5. Work with Head Chef and Stores Officer as required on quality and control of products
6. Confident to work in each and every section of the production.
7. Foster a positive workplace culture through exemplary leadership practices and role modelling behaviour.
8. Follow defined service quality standards, work health and safety policies and procedures relating to the work being undertaken
in order to ensure high quality, safe services and workplaces.
Selection criteria
Essential
1. Recognised Certificate III or IV in Commercial Cookery with demonstrated experience in commercial cookery in health care
environment, including menu planning and stock control.
2. Demonstrated experience and understanding in HACCP processes, Food Safety Plans, food legislation.
3. Demonstrated high level written and oral communication and sound knowledge of computer applications including MS office
software.
4. Proven ability to complete tasks to meet deadlines.
5. Demonstrate the ability to work in a team environment.
6. Proven time management skills and the ability to manage a fluctuating workload.
7. Displays self-motivation and commitment to quality improvements as part of change management.
8. Ability to work across a 7-day rotating roster including weekends as rostered.
9. Ability to follow the directions from Executive Manager of Food Services, Head Chef and Internal Auditor.
Desirable
1. Food Safety Supervisor Certificate and Allergy Management Certificate.
Further information
Department of Health has a Smoke Free Policy. Staff are not permitted to smoke anywhere on Departmental premises, facilities
or vehicles, nor whilst working off-site. 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. More information on pre-employment checks specific to this role can be sourced through
the vacancy contact.
