The Team
North West Regional Hospital is a key healthcare provider for the Northwest community, delivering a broad range of services with a strong focus on patient‐centred care. The Food Services Department supports the wellbeing and recovery of patients by ensuring high‐quality, safe, and nutritious meals are prepared and delivered daily. Food Service Assistants work closely with clinical, hospitality, and support teams to ensure every patient receives the right meal at the right time, aligning with dietary requirements and promoting positive health outcomes.
The Role
You will be responsible for the preparation, cooking and service of meals for patients, residents, staff and community clients within a healthcare setting, ensuring all food is produced in accordance with standard recipes, special dietary requirements, and food safety legislation. Working under the direction of the Food Services Supervisor, the role maintains high standards of hygiene, cleanliness and workplace safety, operates kitchen equipment safely, completes required food safety documentation, and contributes to quality improvement initiatives while supporting overall kitchen operations and ensuring efficient, reliable delivery of daily food services.
Requirements
Applicants need to have Certificate III in Commercial Cookery (SIT30821 or greater).
* Thorough knowledge and experience in large‐scale food preparation, production and cooking operations, including a demonstrated knowledge and the ability to comply with Food Safety Standards.
* Demonstrated ability to maintain and understand the importance of a high standard of personal cleanliness, hygiene and punctuality.
* Effective communication skills including the proven ability to understand both written and verbal instructions, liaise with other personnel within the department and resolve operational problems that may arise in the daily performance of duties.
Employment Details
Fixed term, casual, position working as and when required, commencing as soon as possible for approximately 12 months. Hours to be negotiated with the successful applicant.
Salary: $76,849 to $82,996 per annum (Pro rata). Our Employer superannuation contribution is 12% on top of this amount. Plus 25% Casual Loading – equivalent of $48.42 to $52.30 per hour.
Benefits
* Salary packaging – access to a range of benefits including living expenses up to $9,010 and $2,650 in meal entertainment each FBT year (if eligible).
* Professional development and accelerated pathways.
* Fitness Passport – access to 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania for $14.50 per week per person, or $28.05 for a family.
Eligibility
* Relevant Trade Qualification.
Equal Opportunity
We strongly encourage applicants from key communities including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQA+ people, and people living with disabilities. The Department of Health respects diversity and is committed to fairness and inclusion.
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