Kitchen Supervisor - Healthy School Lunch Program - JRLF Senior School - 980463

Department for Education, Children and Young People; Hobart; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fitness Passport

Wellbeing Connect

Child-safe organisation

Job summary

Department for Education, Children and Young People in Hobart is seeking staff to deliver and maintain the Healthy School Lunch program, preparing, cooking and serving nutritious meals for children and staff while upholding high hygiene standards. Roles include kitchen cleaning duties at the assigned site.

The position is fixed-term (1 Feb 2027 to 17 Dec 2027) with 60 hours per fortnight across 42 weeks per year. A focus on food safety and RWVP registration is essential.

Qualifications

• Complete two hospitality units: SITXFSA005 (SITXFSA001) – use hygienic practices for food safety.
• Complete two hospitality units: 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

Education

SITXFSA005 (SITXFSA001) - Use hygienic practices for food safety

SITXFSA006 (SITXFSA002) - Participate in safe food handling practices

SIRRFSA001 - Handle food safely in a retail environment

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

RWVP registration (Tasmania)

Job description

About The Role

Deliver and maintain the Healthy School Lunch program 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/processes at the assigned location.

We are offering

• Fixed Term - Start date 1 February 2027 to 17 December 2027
• 60 hours per fortnight - 42 weeks per year
• We are a child-safe organisation
• Fitness Passport provides DECYP employees with discounted access to 50+ facilities across the state, helping you and your family meet your fitness goals!
• Wellbeing Connect is DECYP's pathway to free confidential counselling services. Wellbeing Connect isn't just for when things get tough. It's designed to support your wellbeing every day - helping you to stay on track, build healthy habits, and access expert advice across a range of areas important for your overall wellbeing

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.

We are looking for

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)

About DECYP

Our goal is to work together to ensure that every child and young person in Tasmania is known, safe, 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 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.