Job description
Agency Department of Health Work unit Catering / Kiosk
Job title Catering Assistant Designation Physical 2 - RDO
Job type Full time Duration Fixed to 05/02/2027
Salary $62,069 - $64,754 Location Katherine
Position number 2715 RTF 351854 Closing 29/07/2026
Contact officer Robert White on 08 8973 9274 or [email protected]
About the agency http://www.health.nt.gov.au/
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=351854
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
As a member of the Catering/kiosk team and under direction of the Catering Manager provide nutritious, attractive, palatable
meals to patients and clients of Katherine Hospital.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. 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
2. Prepare and deliver meals to patients, undertake general dishwashing and cleaning duties.
3. Attend Departmental In-Service training as required.
4. Participate in the Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) and accreditation process.
5. Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
6. Actively participate in Workplace Health and Safety (WHS) functions both within the work unit and across the hospital.
7. Participate in Catering Services Team meetings, Staff Education and Performance Development Program.
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. Demonstrated communication skills (oral, reading, writing and comprehending English), appropriate for work
environment.
2. Ability to undertake a range of manual handling tasks and have the ability to complete delegated activities within set
time frames with minimal supervision.
3. Demonstrate punctuality and reliability in previous work history and be prepared to work weekends, public holidays,
shift work.
4. Knowledge of relevant FoodSafe, Hygiene, Infection Control Guidelines and Regulations.
5. Knowledge and understanding of diets, menu nutritional and cultural requirements for vulnerable people relevant to
health facility.
6. Previous experience working in an industrial kitchen or health care environment.
7. An ability to interact effectively 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.
