Overview
The team is located at the Cambridge Production Centre working with a team of cooks and food service officers.
As a Food Services Officer, you'll be part of a dedicated team that plays a vital role in supporting the health and wellbeing of patients and staff across Tasmania's public hospitals and health facilities.
The team works collaboratively to ensure the safe preparation, handling, and delivery of nutritious meals that meet diverse dietary and clinical needs.
With a strong focus on hygiene, efficiency, and teamwork, the Food Services team contributes directly to patient care and recovery in a fast-paced, supportive environment.
Role
As a Food Services Officer, you will be responsible for maintaining a high standard of food preparation, production, ware-washing, and cleaning in a healthcare setting.
Your role ensures meals meet dietary, nutritional, and hygiene standards, supporting patient recovery and wellbeing.
You'll work as part of a collaborative team, maintaining food safety protocols, operating kitchen equipment, and contributing to a clean and efficient food service environment.
Qualifications
Knowledge of safe food handling and hygiene practices
Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
Good communication and time management skills
Appointment Details
Multiple permanent full time, day worker, working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible.
Notwithstanding hours to be negotiated with the successful applicant.
This selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full time, part time, and casual vacancies for twelve months from publication.
Salary
Salary range: $57,130 to $62,486 per annum.
12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.
Salary range is in accordance with Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement ****.
Benefits
Professional development and accelerated pathways.
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 $***** per week per person, or $***** for a family.
You'll have access to a 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.
Eligibility
Note: Please refer to the Application Guide for more information of pre-employment check.
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.
Documentation
Statement of Duties: Food Services Officer (RHH) OHO1 (word).
Application Guide: Department of Health – Applicant Guide (word).
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.
Contact
Name: Carmen Lampkin
Position: Operations Manager
Phone number:
Email address:
Culture
Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellent are the key values to work in Department of Health.
Listen to some of the lived experiences from within the department through some of our wonderful staff and hear about their journey in relocating to Tasmania
Make It Tasmania | Move for a great lifestyle.
One Health Podcast – Spotify.
One Health Podcast – Apple.
Tasmanian Health Careers | Tasmanian.
Department of Health has achieved the "Carer Accredited Employer Status" providing support to employees with caring responsibilities.
(Find out more under the Carer Recognition Act ****).
Respecting diversity is the foundation of everything that Department of Health do.
This allows us to instil trust and collaborate through honest and fair communication and helps cultivate an environment of growth and innovation.
We strongly encourage applicants from key communities including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQA+ people, and people living with disabilities.
#J-*****-Ljbffr