Team
The Team within the Department of Health Tasmania located at the Cambridge Production Centre, working in the Cook role, is a collaborative group focused on delivering safe, nutritious, and high‐quality meals to patients, staff, and visitors across healthcare settings. Team members work together in a fast‐paced environment to support patient wellbeing through food services that meet dietary, cultural, and clinical requirements. The team emphasises strong communication, adherence to food safety and hygiene standards, and efficient kitchen operations. Cooks and support staff coordinate daily meal preparation, portioning, and distribution while maintaining high standards of cleanliness and compliance with health regulations. A key strength of the team is its commitment to teamwork, reliability, and patient‐centred service, ensuring meals contribute positively to patient care and recovery. Continuous improvement, flexibility, and respect are central values that guide the team's work within the broader healthcare environment.
The Role
In accordance with Hospital policies, guidelines, and food safety legislation the Occupant prepares and produces meals for all clients and assists with cleaning of the facility and its equipment.
Qualifications and Requirements
* Thorough knowledge and experience in large‐scale food preparation, production and cooking operations, including a demonstrated knowledge and ability to comply with Food Safety Standards.
* Demonstrated understanding of special dietary requirements including therapeutic diet procedures.
* Effective written and oral communication skills and the demonstrated ability to comply with codes of practice and procedures.
Employment Details
Permanent full‐time, day worker position (not working weekends but working public holidays) working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible. Hours to be negotiated with the successful applicant.
Salary
$76,849 to $82,996 per annum. Our Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount. Salary range is in accordance with Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement 2026.
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, and other benefits if eligible.
Benefits
* 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 Trade Qualification
* Trade Certificate in Commercial Cookery
EEO Statement
We strongly encourage applicants from key communities including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQA+ people, and people living with disabilities. Department of Health has achieved the "Carer Accredited Employer Status" providing support to employees with caring responsibilities. Respecting diversity is the foundation of everything that Department of Health does. This allows us to instil trust and collaborate through honest and fair communication and helps cultivate an environment of growth and innovation.
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