Food Services Officer (508001)

The Team

As a Food Services Officer located at the Royal Hobart Hospital, you’ll be part of a dedicated team that plays a vital role in supporting the health and wellbeing of patients and staff across Tasmania’s public hospitals and health facilities. The team works collaboratively to ensure the safe preparation, handling, and delivery of nutritious meals that meet diverse dietary and clinical needs. With a strong focus on hygiene, efficiency, and teamwork, the Food Services team contributes directly to patient care and recovery in a fast-paced, supportive environment.

The Role

As a Food Services Officer, you will play an important role in supporting the delivery of quality meal services to patients, visitors and staff. Working as part of a dedicated team, you will assist with food preparation, cleaning and sanitising kitchen areas and equipment, stock handling, and maintaining food safety standards. You will contribute to ensuring meals are delivered efficiently, safely and with a focus on excellent customer service.

You will need

• Experience or interest in food preparation, food service or hospitality environments.
• A commitment to maintaining high standards of food safety, hygiene and cleanliness.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• The ability to work collaboratively as part of a team and contribute positively to the workplace.
• A reliable approach to work with a focus on providing excellent service to 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 positions, working up to 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 pro rata 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:

• Food Services Officer.docx
  
  

Application Guide:

• Applicant Guide.docx
  
  

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: Brock Free

Position: Business Support Officer

Phone number: (03) 6166 7768

Email address: brock.free@ths.tas.gov.au

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