The Team:

At the heart of the Cambridge Production Centre, the team thrives in a dynamic kitchen environment, working side by side with skilled culinary professionals through collaboration and shared passion.

The Food Services Officers at the Cambridge Production Centre play a vital role in supporting the Department of Health Tasmania by ensuring the consistent delivery of safe, nutritious, and high-quality meals to healthcare facilities across the state. This role is essential for:

• Maintaining patient health and recovery through proper nutrition.
• Supporting clinical care teams by aligning food services with dietary requirements and medical needs.
• Upholding food safety standards and compliance with health regulations.
• Contributing to operational efficiency in a centralized production environment, ensuring timely and cost-effective meal distribution.

By ensuring that food services run smoothly and meet the highest standards, the officer directly contributes to the overall quality of healthcare delivery in Tasmania.

The Role:

Do you have a passion for working with food? Assist in maintaining a high standard of food preparation, production, service, meal distribution, ware-washing, and cleaning of the hospital service areas and in accordance with the relevant codes of practice.

You will need:

1. Demonstrated knowledge and experience in food preparation and production, cook-chill procedures and working within a large organisation.
2. Understanding of general food handling and food hygiene regulations and proven ability to maintain all work areas and equipment in a hygienic state, including maintaining a high standard of personal hygiene and appearance in accordance with food services policies.
3. Good communication skills with a proven ability to understand both written and verbal instructions and cooperate effectively with patients, visitors, and staff.

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

Details of appointment:

Multiple permanent, full time, shift worker position, working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible. 

*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: $57,130 to $59,443 per annum. Our Employer 11.5% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

• Salary range is in accordance with Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement 2022

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 $13.95 per week per person, or $25.95 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: 

• Food Services Officer (RHH) HSO 2 (WORD)

Application Guide:  

• Department of Health - Applicant Guide (WORD)

How to apply:

Apply Online. Please click the "Apply" button on this screen to ensure that important questions about you are answered.

You will be prompted to complete a 1-2 page application detailing your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties. A separate statement addressing the selection criteria in the Statement of Duties is not required.

*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.

Brock Free
Manager Food and Retail Services
(03) 6166 1673
brock.free@ths.tas.gov.au

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Respecting diversity is the foundation of everything that Department of Health do. This allows us to instil trust and collaborate through honest and fair communication and helps cultivate an environment of growth and innovation. We strongly encourage applicants from key communities including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQA+ people, and people living with disabilities.