Kitchen Supervisor - Healthy School Lunch Program - St Marys District School
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The Team
Are you passionate about creating nutritious meals and fostering a positive food culture in schools? St Marys District School is seeking a dedicated and organised Kitchen Supervisor to lead our school kitchen and support our students’ well‑being through healthy eating.
About The Role
Deliver and maintain the Healthy School Lunch programme within the assigned school through preparing, cooking and serving nutritious and tasty school lunches for children and staff, as well as undertaking kitchen cleaning duties and processes at the assigned location.
We are offering
- 2 February 2026 to 21 December 2026
- 12 hours per fortnight, 40 weeks per year
- We are a child‑safe organisation
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Applicants should be aware that for twelve (12) months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill any subsequent full‑time or part‑time vacancies in accordance with Employment Direction 1.
Essential
- Complete two hospitality units:
• SITXFSA005 (SITXFSA001) – Use hygienic practices for food safety
• SITXFSA006 (SITXFSA002) – Participate in safe food handling practices; OR
- Complete one retail unit:
• SIRRFSA001 – Handle food safely in a retail environment; OR
- Complete three community services and health industries units:
• HLTFSE001 – Follow basic food safety practices
• HLTFSE005 – Apply and monitor food safety requirements
• HLTFSE007 – Oversee the day‑to‑day implementation of food safety in the workplace
- Current Tasmanian Registration to Work with Vulnerable People (RWVP) with a registration Status – Employment
Desirable
- Relevant qualification/s in food preparation/production
Please note: The cost associated with obtaining a RWVP is the responsibility of the individual.
Statement of Duties and a reference guide to assist with applying online
Statement Of Duties (PDF)
Statement Of Duties (DOCX)
How To Apply
- A 1–2 page written response demonstrating your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the Statement of Duties
- A resume that contains relevant personal details and work history
- A valid email address for the purposes of email communication
- The contact details of two referees (one must be your current or previous manager) who can confirm your work performance and ability to perform the duties
Applications should be submitted online by 11:55pm AEDT on the advertised closing date.
More information
For further guidance please refer to our Information for Applicants (PDF).
Should you have any difficulties regarding applying for this vacancy online, please contact Department for Education, Children and Young People, HR Recruitment and Employment via phone or email .
Contact Person
Name: Michele Bennett
Title: Advanced Skills Teacher - St Marys District School
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About DECYP
Our goal is to work together to ensure that every child and young person in Tasmania is known, secure, well and learning. The child is at the centre of everything we do and the way we do it. Our values of Connection, Courage, Growth, Respect, Responsibility represent the foundation of our department’s culture and guide us in all that we do to ensure bright lives and positive futures for every child and young person in Tasmania. We bring our values to life through our everyday behaviours and actions. We want to attract, recruit and retain people who uphold these values and are committed to building a strong values‑based culture.
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