• Limestone Coast Health Network, Keith and Districts Health Care
• Salary: WHA4 $29.70 - $30.01 per hour + 25% casual loading
• Casual Pool

Be part of a team that serves quality meals to support the health and wellbeing of our community.

Keith and Districts Healthcare is inviting passionate and reliable Cooks to join our casual pool. Your role will be vital in preparing nutritious meals, maintaining high food safety standards, and ensuring clients receive meals that meet dietary and quality expectations.

Key responsibilities:

Prepare, plate, and distribute meals adhering to menus and special dietary needs.

Order and manage non-impress food supplies and maintain stock levels.

Operate kitchen machinery safely and effectively, including electronic recording systems.

Monitor food temperatures and quality control to ensure safety and client satisfaction.

Liaise closely with nursing staff, dietitians, and clients to meet food requirements.

Maintain workplace hygiene and comply with Work Health Safety standards.

Support and assist team members, providing guidance and on-the-job training when required.

Participate in rostering and kitchen organisation as needed.

What we’re looking for:

Experience in bulk meal preparation and catering for dietary needs.

Strong teamwork, communication skills, and ability to relate across diverse cultures.

Flexibility in work hours and a reliable approach to meeting deadlines.

Proficiency with kitchen equipment and basic computer skills (Microsoft Office).

Knowledge of safe food handling, hygiene, and workplace safety practices.

Ability to work independently, exercise discretion, and maintain confidentiality.

If you’re ready to serve your community with skill and care, apply now to join our supportive team!

Why Join Us?

• Make a real difference and feel like an important part of the community. Being part of the Limestone Coast Local Health Network means you will be supported both personally and professionally, can take advantage of education and training opportunities, will have access to flexible working hours and be part of an inter-professional approach to holistic health care.
• Collaborative and supportive work environment where your ideas are valued.
• Access to salary sacrifice benefits, watch a short video about what salary packaging is.
• Relocation reimbursement of up to $13,000 may be available to people relocating for this opportunity. More information available from SA Health Careers - Relocation support.
• Employee Assistance Program: Confidential counselling and support services are available via our Employee Assistance Program.

The Region

The Limestone Coast Local Health Network provides a wide range of health care services to residents within the Limestone Coast region, which is situated in the southeastern part of South Australia and extending all the way to the Victorian border.

The Limestone Coast Local Health Network is surrounded by a world class wine region, outdoor adventures, and some of South Australia’s best coastline, offering a work-life balance like no other.

Your lifestyle

• Relaxed and affordable lifestyle
• Access to safe beaches, excellent recreational fishing, sailing and surf
• Outstanding National Parks and great sporting and recreational facilities
• Well-serviced with educational facilities, including TAFE and University campuses
• Plenty of social activities including sporting clubs, music groups and great food and beverage experiences
• Conveniently located approximately halfway between two major cities: Melbourne and Adelaide

Find out more about working with the Limestone Coast Local Health Network at www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/workatLCLHN

Applicant Information

The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.

Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and appropriate immunisation requirements.

Check(s)

• DHS National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Worker Check
• National Police Certificate (NPC) for employment involving unsupervised contact with vulnerable groups required for this position (E.g. aged care employment or work involving vulnerable clients)
• Immunisation Risk for this position is - Category A

SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. Job ref: 902715

Enquiries

Administration Officer
Phone: 08 8755 1555
E-mail: [email protected]

Application Closing Date

12 May 2026, 11:55PM

Attachments

902715 Cook - Role Description.pdf

Australian applicant guidelines