Food Services Officer (508041)

Department of Health, Tasmania; Hobart; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development and pathways

Fitness Passport – 40+ facilities

Leave entitlements including study/le<

Job summary

The Department of Health Tasmania is seeking a Food Services Officer to deliver quality catering to patients, visitors and staff at the Cambridge Production Centre near Hobart International Airport.

You will assist with food preparation, distribution, warewashing and cleaning, while upholding food safety, hygiene and dietary requirements in a supportive team, on a permanent full‑time 76 hours per fortnight schedule.

Qualifications

• Experience or knowledge of food preparation and production, preferably in a large-scale catering or healthcare environment.
• Understanding of food handling, food hygiene and food safety practices.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• A positive, team-oriented attitude with a commitment to providing excellent customer service.
• Awareness of workplace health and safety requirements and safe work practices.

Responsibilities

• Deliver quality catering services to patients, visitors and staff.
• Assist with food preparation, distribution, ware-washing and cleaning.
• Ensure patients receive the correct meals and follow dietary requirements.
• Contribute to a safe, efficient and customer-focused food service environment.

Skills

Food preparation

Food hygiene

Communication

Teamwork

Customer service

Education

Relevant qualification in food preparation

Job description

Team

The Food Services team at the Department of Health Tasmania works collaboratively to deliver safe, nutritious, and high‑quality meals that support patient care and wellbeing. As a Food Services Officer, team members contribute to daily kitchen and food service operations, including food preparation, plating, distribution, and maintaining strict food safety and hygiene standards. The team values cooperation, reliability, and respect, working closely with clinical staff and colleagues to meet dietary requirements and service timelines while ensuring a supportive and inclusive workplace focused on quality care and continuous improvement.

The Role

As a Food Services Officer, you will play an important role in delivering quality catering services to patients, visitors and staff. Working as part of a supportive team, you will assist with food preparation, food distribution, ware-washing and cleaning activities while maintaining high standards of food safety and hygiene. You will help ensure patients receive the correct meals, follow dietary requirements, and contribute to a safe, efficient and customer-focused food service environment.

These positions are located at the Cambridge Production Centre near the Hobart International Airport and its primary tasks are within our production teams working 6am - 2pm, 7am - 3pm or 8am - 4pm.

You will need

• Experience or knowledge of food preparation and production, preferably in a large-scale catering or healthcare environment (highly desirable)
• Understanding of food handling, food hygiene and food safety practices.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• A positive, team-oriented attitude with a commitment to providing excellent customer service.
• Awareness of workplace health and safety requirements and safe work practices.

Note: Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.

Details of appointment

• Permanent, full time, day worker position, working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing from as soon as you can join us.
• Notwithstanding 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

$59,668 to $65,185 per annum. Our Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

• Salary range is in accordance with Public Sector Union Wages Agreement 2025

Salary Packaging

You’ll have access to 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.

Benefits available to eligible candidates

• 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 $14.50 per week per person, or $28.05 for a family.

More information about our Employee Benefits can be found here

Eligibility

Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:

• Relevant qualification/s in food preparation/production

Note: Please refer to the Application Guide for more information of pre-employment check.

Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents

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.

Statement of Duties

• Generic Food Services Officer (RHH) OHO1 (May 2025).docx

Application Guide

• Applicant Guide.docx

Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted for this role.

For more information

Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.

Name: Carmen Lampkin,

Position: Operations Manager

Phone number: [phone]

Email address: [e-mail]

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