The Team
North West Regional Hospital is a key healthcare provider for the Northwest community, delivering a broad range of services with a strong focus on patient‑centred care. Within this environment, the Food Services Department plays a vital role in supporting the wellbeing and recovery of patients by ensuring high‑quality, safe, and nutritious meals are prepared and delivered daily.
As part of this team, Food Service Assistants contribute to the smooth and efficient operation of hospital food services through meal preparation, tray assembly, distribution, and maintaining strict hygiene and safety standards. Working closely with clinical, hospitality, and support teams, Food Service Assistants help ensure every patient receives the right meal at the right time, aligning with dietary requirements and promoting positive health outcomes.
Together, our services focus on delivering excellence in care for our consumers, supporting our workforce, and strengthening the health of the Tasmanian community.
The Role
You will be responsible for the preparation, cooking and service of meals for patients, residents, staff and community clients within a healthcare setting, ensuring all food is produced in accordance with standard recipes, special dietary requirements, and food safety legislation. Working under the direction of the Food Services Supervisor, the role maintains high standards of hygiene, cleanliness and workplace safety, operates kitchen equipment safely, completes required food safety documentation, and contributes to quality improvement initiatives, while supporting overall kitchen operations and ensuring efficient, reliable delivery of daily food services.
Applicants need to have Certificate III in Commercial Cookery (SIT30821 or greater).
You will need
- Thorough knowledge and experience in large-scale food preparation, production and cooking operations, including a demonstrated knowledge and the ability to comply with Food Safety Standards.
- Demonstrated ability to maintain and understand the importance of a high standard of personal cleanliness, hygiene and punctuality.
- Effective communication skills including the proven ability to understand both written and verbal instructions, liaise with other personnel within the department and resolve operational problems that may arise in the daily performance of duties.
Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.
Details of appointment
Fixed term, casual, position working as and when required, commencing as soon as possible for approximately 12 months.
*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
$76,849 to $82,996 per annum (Pro rata). Our Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.
Plus 25% Casual Loading - Equivalent of $48.42 to $52.30 per hour
- 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.
- 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
Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria.
- Relevant Trade Qualification
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.
For more information
Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.
Name: Brennen Allison
Position: Food Services Supervisor
Phone number: 0499 900 248
Email address: brennen.allison@ths.tas.gov.au
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