Job Details
* Riverland Mallee Coorong Local Health Network Loxton
* WHD5 Part Time Contract 0.74 FTE Temporary (up to 10 July 2026)
* Eligibility: Open to Everyone
* Salary: $1373.42 - $1434.15 per week (pro rata)
* Job Ref: 928401
Join Our Team as a Cook: Deliver Quality Meals and Make a Difference
Play a vital role in maintaining the health and wellbeing of our community by ensuring the production and distribution of meals meets high standards. As a Cook you'll contribute to a safe, efficient and effective food service operation supporting both patients and staff in a dynamic health environment.
About the Role
As a Cook you will be responsible for the preparation and plating of meals, menu selection, and maintaining quality control standards for food production. You will manage the ordering of non‐imprest food supplies and ensure that all meals are produced and distributed efficiently and effectively. Your role ensures that every meal served meets the required standards for taste, nutrition, and presentation.
What We're Looking For
* Trade qualifications or trade‐equivalent skills as a Cook.
* Previous experience in preparing and cooking bulk meals.
* Experience in the oversight of staff.
* Experience in preparing and cooking for dietary requirements.
* Experience in the use of computer packages e.g. Microsoft Word, Excel.
* Proven experience in exercising own judgment and initiative in the day‐to‐day execution of a position.
About Us
The Riverland Mallee Coorong Local Health Network (RMCLHN) supports more than 70,000 people living in country South Australia in the towns and surrounds of Renmark, Paringa, Berri, Barmera, Waikerie, Loxton, Pinnaroo, Lameroo, Karoonda, Mannum, Murray Bridge, Tailem Bend, Meningie, Tintinara and Coonalpyn. Click here for more information about working for RMCLHN.
We Offer
* Support both personally and professionally, giving you access to a range of education and training opportunities designed to enhance your role.
* Flexible work arrangements to better balance work, personal life and family commitments.
* An inclusive workplace culture that values diversity, ensuring every employee feels a sense of belonging and safety.
* Salary sacrifice benefits.
* Relocation support information available from SA Health Careers – Relocation support.
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 LGBTIQASB 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. You are encouraged to let us know if you have any support or access requirements during the recruitment process and beyond to ensure you can perform at your best.
Workload and Salary
This is a part‐time vacancy working 56 hours per fortnight and salary will be adjusted according to the actual hours worked.
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working; flexible working arrangements are encouraged to discuss for this role.
Appointment Requirements
* DHS National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Worker Check.
* National Police Certificate (NPC) for employment involving unsupervised contact with vulnerable groups (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.
Application Closing Date
Thursday 26th February 2026 - 11:55 PM
Attachments
* 928401 WHD5 Role Description
* About Loxton Workforce
* Australian applicant guidelines
* International applicant guidelines
Contact Information
Susan Eagle
Catering Team Leader
Phone: (08)
E-mail: [email protected]
Key Skills
* Culinary Experience
* Food Handling
* Restaurant Experience
* Food Preparation Experience
* Kitchen Experience
* Hotel Experience
* Taleo
* Cake Decorating
* Cooking
* Baking
* Sanitation
* Knife Skills
Employment Type
Part‐Time
Experience Required
years
Vacancy
1
Weekly Salary
$1373 - $1434
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