• Yorke and Northern Local Health Network, Wallaroo
• Salary: WHA4 $1,128.60 to $1,140.30 per week (Pro-rata) + Superannuation + leave loading and Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Permanent Part time position - 0.67 FTE
• Eligibility Open to Everyone

Overview

We have a great ongoing opportunity for a Cook to be responsible for ensuring that the production and distribution of food service is maintained to appropriate standards in an efficient and effective manner for Wallaroo Hospital and Health Services.

In this role, you will be responsible for the ordering of non-impress food supplies, plating of meals, menu selections and ensuring that quality control of food production is maintained to an acceptable standard. You will directly responsible to the Services Supervisor on a day-to-day basis and ultimately responsible to the Facility Manager.

About You

We are seeking a candidate who:

• work well within a team environment under limited direction;
• are flexible in their approach to working in various settings and roster systems;
• has sound Interpersonal and communications skills;
• has the ability to relate to people from different cultures, backgrounds and circumstances;
• forms healthy working relationships with all levels of staff and provides assistance and cooperation when needed;
• has good time management skills;
• understands and uses discretion and maintains strict confidentiality;
• has experience in preparing and cooking bulk meals and meeting dietary requirements; and
• understands the importance of safe working conditions, food storage and correct food handling techniques.

Previous experience in the balance of menus desirable.

Location

Wallaroo, located on the west coast of the peninsula, is a seaside haven just 2 hours from Adelaide. Known for its sandy beaches ideal for swimming, excellent fishing opportunities off the jetty, and an array of sightseeing attractions and outdoor activities, it offers a perfect blend of leisure and convenience.

About Us

A career in the Yorke and Northern Local Health Network offers many great lifestyle benefits, including diverse job prospects and the opportunity to fast track your skills and career, not to mention your choice of scenery from farm, ocean, vineyards and the Southern Flinders ranges. View the below videos for more information about working for Yorke and Northern Local Health Network

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Important Information

In addition to the annual salary and entitlements (superannuation & leave loading), we also offer salary sacrifice benefits, watch a short video about what salary packaging is click here. For information about the eligibility for the Relocation Support working for SA Health can be found here.

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)

• 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 B (indirect contact with blood or body substances)

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:912198

Enquiries

Mark Ford Position: Facilities Manager
Phone: 0468799663
E-mail: [email protected]

Application Closing Date

17 September 2025 - 2 week close - 11.55PM

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

Attachments

912198 - Role Description WHA4 Cook.pdf

Job Capacity Statement - Cook.pdf

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