• Central Adelaide Local Health Network
• The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Woodville
• Salary WHA-2 $1,084.00 - $1,095.10 per week + Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Temporary up to 30/6/26 and part-time working 28 hours per week

About the Role

Are you passionate about food service and enjoy working in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment? As a Catering Assistant (Level 2), you’ll play a key role in delivering a high-quality food and beverage service to patients and staff. Your work will contribute to the overall wellbeing of patients by ensuring meals are prepared and served to a high standard, with a strong focus on freshness, nutrition and presentation.

In this hands-on role, you’ll take on responsibilities beyond those of a Level 1 Catering Assistant, including the preparation of hot breakfast items, managing ingredients and store control, and supporting meal service in the salad and sandwich area. If you take pride in your work, have a great eye for detail, and thrive as part of a collaborative team, we’d love to have you join our catering service.

About You

You are a reliable and motivated team player who takes pride in delivering high-quality service. Your strong communication and literacy skills, along with your commitment to excellence, make you a valuable contributor in a busy catering or support services environment.

Strong literacy skills with the ability to follow written and verbal directions

Able to interpret menus, work instructions, and policies with accuracy

Effective communicator who works well with a range of team members

Committed to customer service, quality, and working positively within timeframes

About CALHN

At Central Adelaide (CALHN), we’re shaping the future of health through excellence in clinical care, research, and innovation. As South Australia’s largest health network, we deliver exceptional, safe and connected healthcare—for our patients, our community, and our people.

With more than 17,000 dedicated employees, every day at CALHN presents an opportunity to make a real impact—not because it’s expected, but because our values guide us to be our best.

Join us and be part of a team that’s driven by a commitment to a seamless safe and connected experience for all.

Find out more about our stories , our network, and the opportunities to be part of CALHN.

Benefit of Joining CALHN

At CALHN, we're dedicated to your career satisfaction and wellbeing, offering tailored benefits for healthcare professionals, including:

• Salary Attractions: Flexible options for salary packaging covering living expenses, meal and entertainment allowances, and novated leasing.
• Annual Leave: Enjoy paid recreation leave for essential rejuvenation, with leave loading applied.
• Flexible Work Arrangements: The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.
• Health and Fitness Benefits: Access to Fitness Passport, a discounted workplace health and fitness program available to CALHN staff and their families.
• Career Opportunities: Explore career growth within the SA Health system with opportunities for skill development and movement across various metropolitan and regional sites.
• Employee Assistance Program: Confidential counselling and support services are available via our Employee Assistance Program.

Join CALHN for a fulfilling career bolstered by comprehensive benefits and unwavering commitment to your success.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

CALHN is an Equal Opportunities employer committed to providing an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion for all employees. We strongly encourage applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, culturally diverse backgrounds, disability, all genders, and LGBTQI+ community.

Application Information:

• Please refer to the role description for essential educational/vocational qualifications that may be required.
• Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and compliant Immunisation screening as indicated in the role description.
• SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.

Please note that unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies or third parties will not be accepted for this position.

Job ref: 906197

Enquiries to:

Chantal Crawford Position: Employee Services Coordinator Food Services
Phone: 8222 8985
E-mail: [email protected]

Application Closing Date

11:55 pm Friday 4 July 2025

Refer to the SA Health Career Website - How to apply for further information

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