Food Service Assistant (514833) NWRH
- North West, TAS, Australia
- Hospitals & Primary Care - Hospitals NW
- Client Service
- Operational
- Fixed-term, casual
- Closing at: 2 Aug 2026 - 11:55pm AEST
- Health and Human Services (Tasmanian State Service) Award, General Stream, Operational Health Officer, Level 1
- Department of Health
- $59,668 to $65,185 pro rata, per annum
The Team
Mersey Community Hospital is a modern facility located in Latrobe, Tasmania, providing community based and subacute health care services.
Join our team, working as a Food Service Assistant within the Corporate Services Department. Within this environment, the Food Services Department plays a vital role in supporting the wellbeing and recovery of patients by ensuring high‑quality, safe, and nutritious meals are prepared and delivered daily.
The Role
Assist in the preparation, production, plating and delivery of meals, as well as undertaking ware washing and cleaning tasks, to support the provision of high‑quality catering services for patients, visitors, and staff within the hospital.
This role involves rotating shift work year‑round (365 days), including early morning and afternoon shifts. The roster spans weekdays, weekends, and public holidays, ensuring essential services are maintained at all times.
Working on a casual basis, the role responds to service demands.
With routine supervision and direction provided by the relevant Supervisor the Food Service Assistant is responsible for:
- Ensuring patients, visitors, and staff receive their correct meal and that all food service equipment is returned from wards promptly and efficiently
- Assist in maintaining a high standard of food preparation, production, service, meal distribution, ware washing and cleaning of the hospital service areas at all times and in accordance with the relevant codes of practice
- Perform receipt and storage duties associated with food supplies
- Perform general food preparation, service, menu related and EFTPOS handling duties
- Prepare vegetables, salads, diet requirements, including fluids, sandwiches, and assist in the serving of food, in accordance with appropriate Work Health and Safety (WH&S) standards
- Cleaning of all kitchen equipment, utensils, floors, and walls as directed by relevant supervisors
You will need
- Ability to communicate with patients, visitors and staff, of all levels.
- Oral and written understanding of the English language.
- Capable of maintaining a high standard of personal hygiene.
Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.
Details of appointment
- Fixed term, casual, position working as and when required, commencing as soon as possible until 31 January 2028.
*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 casual vacancies.
Salary
$59,668 to $65,185 per annum (Pro rata). 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
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:
Application Guide:
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.
Name: Kellie Gore - Email:
Position: Food Services Supervisor
Phone number: (03) 6478 5414
Email address: kellie.gore@ths.tas.gov.au
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