Senior Cook

Make an impact close to home. A career with DPFEM means meaningful work, strong teamwork, and the opportunity to serve Tasmanians when it matters most.

About the role

Cook with a purpose - your work directly supports the training and wellbeing of Tasmania Police and Emergency Services personnel.

Showcase your skills in a dynamic commercial kitchen - take an active role in menu creation, large scale food production and maintaining exceptional food quality standards.

This is a hands-on role where teamwork, customer focus, and a commitment to excellence are highly valued.

You will

• Prepare and present food in accordance with approved menus, recipes and quality standards
• Actively participate in and contribute to the organisations Work Health and Safety processes, including the development and implementation of safety systems, improvement initiatives and related training, ensuring that quality and safety improvement processes are in place and acted upon.
• Carry out a range of food preparation duties to support the timely delivery of high-quality meals.

Hours per fortnight

73.50 hours per fortnight

Period of appointment

Fixed Term, Full Time for 12 months

Pre-employment requirements

The Head of the State Service has determined that a person nominated for appointment to this position is to satisfy a pre-employment check before taking up the appointment, promotion or transfer.

Any relevant serious criminal offence or repeated serious offences over any period, which are not mitigated by additional information, may provide grounds for declining an application for appointment.

Such offences would include, but are not limited to:

• arson and fire setting
• sexual offences
• dishonesty (e.g. theft, burglary, breaking and entering, fraud)
• deception (e.g. obtaining an advantage by deception)
• making false declarations
• violent crimes and crimes against the person
• malicious damage and destruction to property
• trafficking of narcotic substance
• false alarm raising.

Desirable requirements

• Knowledge and expertise consistent with qualifications recognised at Certificate 3 and 4 or equivalent level.

We offer

• Working with a collaborative team, with supportive leadership, flexibility and employment opportunities.
• Access to a Fitness Passport where employees receive discounted access to 50+ facilities across the state, helping you and your family meet your fitness goals!
• Wellbeing support - The Department of Police, Fire and Emergency Management is committed to supporting our people to be mentally and physically fit, ready and capable to deliver high quality policing and emergency services for our community.
• Free onsite parking.

About us

DPFEM is the Tasmanian Government agency responsible for public safety, law enforcement, and emergency responses across the state. DPFEM consists of Tasmania Police, Tasmania Fire Service, State Emergency Service, Forensic Science Service Tasmania and Business and Executive Services.

How to apply

To apply, please provide a Short Form Application which is a 1-2 page covering letter outlining your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the Statement of Duties, and a copy of your current Resumé/CV.

We will only be accepting online applications, please click the black Apply button to apply. If you experience any technical difficulties, please contact (03) 62220174 62220174).

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 and part time vacancies.

Statement of duties and associated documents

001138, 001140 - SoD - Senior Cook - Academy - Aug 26.docx

001138, 001140 - SoD - Senior Cook - Academy - Aug 26.pdf

Short Form Application guidelines pdf

Short Form Application guidelines.docx

DPFEM is a child safe organisation which is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people; and every member of DPFEM has a responsibility to keep all children safe.

As the organisation moves towards a more inclusive workplace which better reflects our community, we welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds, cultures and abilities, and those that may require flexibility such as part-time, compressed days, or adjustments around start or finish times.

Further information:

For further information on this position, please contact Jo Stolp, Commander, Education, Training and Engagement on (03) 6173 2024 6173 2024).

Applications close on: Sunday 13 September 2026 at 11:55pm.