The Team
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.
The Role
As a Food Services Officer, you will be responsible for the preparation, portioning, and delivery of meals to patients, staff, and visitors in a healthcare setting. Your role ensures meals meet dietary, nutritional, and hygiene standards, supporting patient recovery and well‐being. 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.
You will need
* Knowledge of safe food handling and hygiene practices
* Ability to work in a fast‐paced, team‐oriented environment
* Good communication and time‐management skills
Note: Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.
Details of appointment
Multiple permanent part time, shift worker positions, working up to 30 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible.
* Hours to be negotiated with the successful applicant
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, part‐time, and casual vacancies.
Salary
$57,130 to $62,486 per annum, pro‐rata. Our Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.
* Salary range is in accordance with Health and Human Services Award (Tasmanian State Service).
Salary Packaging
You'll have access to salary package and a range of benefits including living expenses up to $9,010 + $2,650 in meal entertainment each FBT year + other benefits if eligible.
Benefits Available To Eligible Candidates
* Professional development
* 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 $14.50 per week per person, or $28.05 for a family.
Eligibility
* Relevant qualification/s in food preparation/production (desirable)
Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents
* Generic Food Services Officer (RHH) OHO1 (May 2025) (4).docx
* Department of Health - Applicant Guide Sep 2024.docx
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.
For more information
Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.
Brock Free
Business Support Officer
* 6166 7768
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