At a Glance
- Tasks: Prepare and plate nutritious meals while managing food orders and quality control.
- Company: Join the Eyre and Far North Local Health Network in a supportive community.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexible hours, competitive pay, and relocation support up to $15,000.
- Other info: Diverse and inclusive workplace with opportunities for personal and professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in patient care through quality meals in a welcoming environment.
- Qualifications: No formal qualifications needed for WHD4; enthusiasm and commitment to food safety required.
The predicted salary is between 65025 - 79475 $ per year.
Join Eyre and Far North Local Health Network as a Cook at Ceduna District Health Services and make a meaningful contribution to patient care through quality, nutritious meals. This ongoing role offers flexible 7-day rostering, supporting genuine work–life balance in a welcoming regional community. Applications are encouraged at both WHD4 (no formal qualifications required) and WHD5 (trade qualified) levels, offering opportunities for those building their skills or bringing established culinary experience. Whether you’re starting out or looking for your next step, you’ll be supported to grow in a valued healthcare role.
What You’ll Do
- Prepare and plate nutritious meals to high standards
- Manage food ordering and inventory control
- Ensure quality control throughout food production
- Maintain menu selections that meet dietary requirements
What We’re Looking For
- WHD4: Enthusiasm for food service with willingness to learn
- Commitment to food safety and quality standards
- Ability to work independently in a regional setting
The Eyre and Far North Local Health Network (EFNLHN) is responsible for the planning and delivery of hospital and health services over 337,626 square kilometres, taking in the Eyre Peninsula, western part of South Australia and north to Coober Pedy. We are one of the largest LHNs by area in Australia and communities include Ceduna, Cleve, Coober Pedy, Cowell, Cummins, Elliston, Kimba, Oodnadatta, Port Lincoln, Streaky Bay, Tumby Bay and Wudinna.
Why Join Us
- Make a real difference and feel like an important part of the community.
- Being part of Eyre & Far North 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.
- Salary package a range of benefits (including living expenses such as mortgage, rent, utility bills and groceries) up to $9,010 each FBT year + $2,650 for Meal Entertainment expenses each FBT year.
- Wellbeing and counselling support: support for you and your family via our free Employee Assistance Program.
- Relocation support: relocation reimbursement of up to $15,000 may be available to people relocating for this opportunity.
- Paid leave including leave loading.
- Employee recognition: supportive and collaborative work environment where your contributions are valued and recognised.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
SA Health is 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, members of the LGBTIQA+SB community and people who live with disability and/or neurodivergence. We are committed to making workplace adjustments to provide a positive and supportive work environment.
This is a part time vacancy, working 48 hours per fortnight and salary will be adjusted according to actual hours worked. 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.
Eligibility: This position is open to Australian citizens, permanent residents, or individuals with valid work rights in Australia. Local applicants are encouraged to apply.
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