The Role

Assist in the preparation, production, plating and delivery of meals, as well as undertaking ware washing and cleaning tasks, to support the provision of high-quality catering services for patients, visitors, and staff within the hospital.

This role involves rotating shift work year-round (365 days), including early morning and afternoon shifts. The roster spans weekdays, weekends, and public holidays, ensuring essential services are maintained at all times.

Working on a casual basis, the role responds to service demands.

With routine supervision and direction provided by the relevant Supervisor the Food Service Assistant is responsible for:

- Ensuring patients, visitors, and staff receive their correct meal and that all food service equipment is returned from wards promptly and efficiently
- Assist in maintaining a high standard of food preparation, production, service, meal distribution, ware washing and cleaning of the hospital service areas at all times and in accordance with the relevant codes of practice
- Perform receipt and storage duties associated with food supplies
- Perform general food preparation, service, menu related and EFTPOS handling duties
- Prepare vegetables, salads, diet requirements, including fluids, sandwiches, and assist in the serving of food, in accordance with appropriate Work Health and Safety (WH&S;) standards
- Cleaning of all kitchen equipment, utensils, floors, and walls as directed by relevant supervisors

You will need

- Ability to communicate with patients, visitors and staff, of all levels.




- Oral and written understanding of the English language.
- Capable of maintaining a high standard of personal hygiene.

Details of appointment

- Fixed term, casual, position working as and when required, commencing as soon as possible until 31 January 2028.
- 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 casual vacancies.

Salary

$59,668 to $65,185 per annum (Pro rata). Our Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

- Salary range is in accordance with Public Sector Union 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 perks 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

Statement of Duties

- Generic Food Service Assistant (North West) OHO1 (Sep 2025).docx

Application Guide

- Applicant Guide.docx

For more information

Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.

Name: Kellie Gore - Email:

Position: Food Services Supervisor

Phone number:

Email address:

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