At a Glance
- Tasks: Join a dedicated team to prepare and deliver nutritious meals for patients and staff.
- Company: Royal Hobart Hospital, part of Tasmania's public health system.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, fitness access, and generous leave entitlements.
- Other info: Multiple permanent positions available with flexible hours and career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in patient care while working in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: Experience or interest in food service, strong communication skills, and teamwork.
The predicted salary is between 59668 - 65185 $ per year.
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.
Details of appointment
Multiple permanent, full time, shift worker positions, working up to 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible. 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
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
Benefits available to eligible candidates include:
- 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.
Eligibility
Relevant qualifications in food preparation-production.
Contact
For more information, applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact:
Name: Brock Free
Position: Business Support Officer
Phone number: (03) 6166 7768
What it is like working at the Department of Health?
Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence are the key values to work in Department of Health. We strongly encourage applicants from key communities including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQA+ people, and people living with disabilities.
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