Burra - Cook at SA Health

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Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

26 Aug, 26

Salary

1340.6

Posted On

28 May, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Bulk Meal Preparation, Dietary Requirement Management, Food Safety, Quality Control, Stock Management, Microsoft Office, Kitchen Coordination, Communication Skills, Teamwork, Time Management

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

[https://publicstorage.dc2.pageuppeople.com/532/ProviderAsset/scribble/5bb5f628-4b36-4f3c-82ff-b64b3fc680db.png] * Yorke and Northern Local Health Network, Burra Hospital MPS * Salary - WHD4 - $1,314.30 to $1,340.60 per week + 12% super + leave loading + salary sacrifice benefits * Employment Part Time - Ongoing Permanent Contract * Eligibility Open to Everyone Cook up Care, Connection & Quality Every Day. Looking for an opportunity where your cooking skills can make a real difference? Join a supportive healthcare team delivering nutritious, high-quality meals that support the wellbeing of clients and residents every day. About this Role - Cook As a Cook, you will play an important role in ensuring food services are delivered efficiently, safely, and to a high standard. From meal preparation and plating to menu coordination and stock ordering, you'll help create a positive dining experience while supporting the smooth day-to-day operation of the kitchen. Working closely with the Client Services Supervisor and broader care team, you will contribute to quality food production, dietary compliance, and excellent service delivery across the health unit. In this role, you will: * Prepare, cook, plate and distribute meals to required standards * Support special dietary and nutritional requirements * Order and manage non-impress food supplies and bulk orders * Liaise with nursing staff and dietitians regarding client needs * Assist with rostering, kitchen coordination and function support * Operate kitchen equipment and computerised systems as required * Maintain quality control, food safety and efficient service delivery * Support and guide team members within your level of expertise Who would be suited to this role? This role would suit a reliable and adaptable hospitality professional who takes pride in delivering quality food services within a healthcare environment. With a strong focus on teamwork, client care and professionalism, you can confidently manage competing priorities while maintaining high standards of communication, confidentiality and service delivery. You will bring: * Experience preparing bulk meals and catering for dietary needs * Strong communication skills and ability to work within diverse teams * Confidence using computer systems including Microsoft Office * Ability to work flexibly, use initiative and meet deadlines * Professional judgement, discretion and a collaborative approach About Us Yorke and Northern Local Health Network (YNLHN) is committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally diverse backgrounds, LGBTIQA+SB communities, and people living with disability and/or neurodivergence. We support workplace adjustments and welcome you to share any access or support needs during recruitment and employment. Flexible working arrangements, including part-time options, may be available and can be discussed for this role. A career in YNLHN offers diverse opportunities, strong career development, and the chance to live and work across a unique landscape including farming regions, coastline, vineyards, and the Southern Flinders Ranges. View the video below to learn more about working with us Work with us - Yorke and Northern LHN [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RkCqisvLOoE] 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 [https://www.smartsalary.com.au/salary-packaging/]. Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and appropriate immunisation requirements. Please refer to the role description for full details. SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy [https://www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/wps/wcm/connect/Public+Content/SA+Health+Internet/Clinical+Resources/Clinical+Programs+and+Practice+Guidelines/Immunisation+for+health+professionals/Health+care+worker+immunisation+and+screening+requirements] in the workplace. Enquiries Jack Haines Acting Executive Officer/Director of Nursing Phone: (08) 8847 2300 E-mail: jack.haines@sa.gov.au [jack.haines@sa.gov.au] Application Closing Date 11 June 2026 - 11.55PM Refer to the SA Health Career Website - How to apply [https://www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/wps/wcm/connect/public+content/sa+health+internet/careers/how+to+apply/how+to+apply] for further information. Job ref: 937485. Attachments 937485 Burra WHD4 Cook Role Description.pdf [https://secure.dc2.pageuppeople.com/apply/TransferRichTextFile.ashx?sData=UFUtVjMtzdDQU3qIfb_lekl6Iznc51XL_pPUKcfcQjA9N1LA1VFYDy6iZJSPRH9-PJ6cRQnfNnAaNoqigLQ-mpgWxgG_4eCSCql9s7E6i-GxRETkMt4AGknUSSvcEA07qP2wLHg5oYvrw-wUXLx_yw3Hj8HaWw%7e%7e] Australian applicant guidelines [https://www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/wps/wcm/connect/public+content/sa+health+internet/careers/how+to+apply/australian+applicant+guidelines] [https://publicstorage.dc2.pageuppeople.com/532/ProviderAsset/scribble/99d74320-3d19-407c-9161-579ce2c950d5.png]

Responsibilities

Prepare, cook, and distribute high-quality nutritious meals while ensuring compliance with special dietary and nutritional requirements. Manage food supplies, coordinate kitchen operations, and maintain strict food safety and quality control standards.