Food Services Officer

Department of Health Hospitals & Primary Care
- Hospitals Sth Hospitals Sth
- Hospital Support Servs

Applications must be submitted by Monday 26 October, 2026 11:55 PM

Monday 26 October, 2026 11:55 PM AEST

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

$59,668 to $65,185 per annum

Permanent, full-time

South

900 Loop Road, Cambridge

In accordance with Agency policies, procedures, and guidelines, assist with food preparation, production, plating service, ware-washing, and cleaning duties in the provision of catering services to patients, visitors, and staff of the hospital.

The Food Services team at the Department of Health Tasmania works collaboratively to deliver safe, nutritious, and high‑quality meals that support patient care and wellbeing. As a Food Services Officer, team members contribute to daily kitchen and food service operations, including food preparation, plating, distribution, and maintaining strict food safety and hygiene standards. The team values cooperation, reliability, and respect, working closely with clinical staff and colleagues to meet dietary requirements and service timelines while ensuring a supportive and inclusive workplace focused on quality care and continuous improvement.

As a Food Services Officer, you will play an important role in delivering quality catering services to patients, visitors and staff. Working as part of a supportive team, you will assist with food preparation, food distribution, ware-washing and cleaning activities while maintaining high standards of food safety and hygiene. You will help ensure patients receive the correct meals, follow dietary requirements, and contribute to a safe, efficient and customer‑focused food service environment.

These positions are located at the Cambridge Production Centre near the Hobart International Airport and their primary tasks are within our production teams working 6am - 2pm, 7am - 3pm or 8am - 4pm.

• Experience or knowledge of food preparation and production, preferably in a large‑scale catering or healthcare environment (highly desirable)
• Understanding of food handling, food hygiene and food safety practices.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• A positive, team‑oriented attitude with a commitment to providing excellent customer service.
• Awareness of workplace health and safety requirements and safe work practices.

Note:

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

• Permanent, full time, day worker position, working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing from as soon as you can join us.

* 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.

$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 Union Wages Agreement 2025

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.

• 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…