About the Role

The Healthy School Lunch Program is dedicated to improving the educational and health outcomes of every school student in Tasmania by providing nutritious sit-down meals. The Healthy School Lunch Program is led by School Food Matters (SFM), a Tasmanian non-government organisation supporting school communities to promote and provide nutritious food.

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 14 December 2029
• Part time - 48 hours per fortnight - 40 weeks per year
• We are a child-safe organisation

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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)

How to apply 

Applications should include:

• a 1–2 page written response demonstrating your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the Statement of Duties.
• a resume that contains relevant personal details and work history.
• a valid email address for the purposes of email communication.
• The contact details of two referees (one must be your current or previous manager) who can confirm your work performance and ability to perform the duties.

Please note that we do not require a separate statement addressing the selection criteria.

Applications should be submitted online by 11.55pm AEDT on the advertised closing date.

More information

For further guidance please refer to our Information for Applicants (PDF).

Should you have any difficulties regarding applying for this vacancy online, please contact Department for Education, Children and Young People, HR Recruitment and Employment via phone +61 3 6165 6285 or email recruitment@decyp.tas.gov.au. 

Applicants needing more information are encouraged to request specific details of the vacancy from the Contact Person.

Name:  Matthew Kenny
Title:    Principal - Dodges Ferry Primary School
Phone: (03) 6265 8116
Email:  matthew.kenny@decyp.tas.gov.au

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.