About The Role

The Healthy School Lunch Program is dedicated to improving the educational and health outcomes of every school student in Tasmania by providing nutritious sit‑down meals. The Healthy School Lunch Program is led by School Food Matters (SFM), a Tasmanian non‑government organisation supporting school communities to promote and provide nutritious food. Deliver and maintain the Healthy School Lunch program within the assigned school through preparing, cooking and serving nutritious and tasty school lunches for children and staff, as well as undertaking kitchen cleaning duties/processes at the assigned location. We are offering

Fixed term Start date 1 February 2027 to 14 December 2029 Part time - 48 hours per fortnight - 40 weeks per year We are a child‑safe organisation Fitness Passport provides DECYP employees with discounted access to 50+ facilities across the state, helping you and your family meet your fitness goals Wellbeing Connect is DECYP’s pathway to free confidential counselling services. Wellbeing Connect isn’t just for when things get tough. It’s designed to support your wellbeing every day – helping you to stay on track, build healthy habits, and access expert advice across a range of areas important for your overall wellbeing We are looking for

Essential

Complete two hospitality units:

SITXFSA005 (SITXFSA001) – Use hygienic practices for food safety SITXFSA006 (SITXFSA002) – Participate in safe food handling practices; OR

Complete one retail unit:





SIRRFSA001 – Handle food safely in a retail setting; OR

Complete three community services and health industries units:

HLTFSE001 – Follow basic food safety practices HLTFSE005 – Apply and monitor food safety requirements HLTFSE007 – Oversee the day‑to‑day implementation of food safety in the workplace

Current Tasmanian Registration to Work with Vulnerable People (RWVP) with a registration Status – Employment Please note: The cost associated with obtaining a RWVP is the responsibility of the individual. Desirable

Relevant qualification/s in food preparation/production Statement of Duties and a reference guide to assist with applying online

Statement Of Duties (PDF) Statement Of Duties (DOCX) More information

For further guidance please refer to our Information for Applicants (PDF). About DECYP

Our goal is to work together to ensure that every child and young person in Tasmania is known, safe, well and learning. The child is at the centre of everything we do and the way we do it. Our values of Connection, Courage, Growth, Respect, Responsibility represent the foundation of our department’s culture and guide us in all that we do to ensure bright lives positive futures for every child and young person in Tasmania. We bring our values to life through our everyday behaviours and actions. We want to attract, recruit and retain people who uphold these values and are committed to building a strong values based culture.

📌 Kitchen Supervisor (Hobart)
🏢 Department For Education, Children And Young People
📍 Hobart