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Posted 22 June, 2026

Food Services Officer (508043)

Tasmanian Government
South Full Time
Reference: 156_379564_httpscareerspageuppeoplecom759cwenjob1175423foodservicesofficer508043

Food Services Officer (508043)


Department of Health
Hospitals & Primary Care - Hospitals Sth
Hospitals Sth - Hospital Support Servs
Applications must be submitted by Friday 03 July, 2026 11:55 PM

Position details

Applications close:

Friday 3 July, 2026 11:55 PM AEST

Award/Classification:

Health and Human Services (Tasmanian State Service) Award, General Stream, Operational Health Officer, Level 1

Salary:

$59,668 to $65,185 per annum

Employment type:

Permanent, full-time

Region:

South

Location:

900 Loop Road, Cambridge

Job description:

Food Services Officer helps deliver hospital catering, preparing meals and ensuring hygiene, safety, and dietary compliance.

The Team

The team is located at the Cambridge Production Centre working with a team of Cooks and Food Service Officers, preparing and cooking food for Royal Hobart Hospital patients, visitors and clients.

The Role

As a Food Services Officer, you will support in providing high-quality catering services within the hospital. This includes assisting with food preparation, production, service, meal distribution, ware-washing and maintaining clean and hygienic kitchen and service areas. You will play an important role in ensuring patients, visitors, and staff receive meals that meet dietary requirements, while contributing to a safe, efficient, and customer-focused food service environment.

You will need

  • Knowledge or experience in food preparation, food safety, and maintaining hygienic work practices
  • Good communication skills and the ability to follow instructions and work effectively in a team
  • A reliable, safety-focused approach with the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment

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 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

$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 Unions 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:

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

*only Recruitment Agencies specifically contracted are invited to provide applicants to 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: (03) 6166 1672
Email address: [email protected]

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