Job no: 895402
Work type: Part time
Location: Eyre and Western, Far North
Categories: Catering and Hospitality, Community and Social Services, Child, Aged and Disability Care
* Eyre and Far North Local Health Network, Ancillary Health Services, Coober Pedy
* Salary: WHA4 $1, $1,140.30 per week (pro rata) + 12% Superannuation + Leave Loading + Regional Allowances and Salary Sacrifice Benefits
* Ongoing Part Time (16 hours per week, working over a 7 day roster)
Join Our Team as a Cook at Coober Pedy Hospital
Are you a dedicated and skilled Cook with a passion for maintaining high standards in food production? Coober Pedy Hospital is looking for a motivated individual to join our team and play a key role in providing nutritious meals to our patients and staff.
About the Role: As the Cook at Coober Pedy Hospital, your primary responsibility will be to uphold the highest standards in food production and distribution. You will oversee the ordering of non-imprest food supplies, meticulously plate meals, assist with menu selections, and ensure that quality control measures are consistently applied. Your role is crucial in ensuring that every meal served meets our rigorous standards of excellence.
Key Responsibilities:
* Manage the ordering and inventory of non-imprest food supplies to ensure the kitchen is well-stocked and operational.
* Prepare and plate meals with precision and attention to detail, adhering to established recipes and presentation standards.
* Assist in developing and selecting menus that cater to dietary requirements and preferences while maintaining nutritional standards.
* Apply rigorous quality control measures to all aspects of food production and distribution.
* Ensure compliance with food safety regulations and hygiene practices.
* Report directly to the Business Manager on a day-to-day basis, with ultimate responsibility to the Business Operations Manager.
Please refer to the job pack below for more detailed information on the position, responsibilities and qualifications.
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.
* Job security and inclusions: in addition to the annual salary and entitlements (superannuation, leave loading and allowances), we also offer salary sacrifice benefits, watch a short video about what salary packaging is.
* Relocation reimbursement of up to $15,000 may be available to people relocating for this opportunity. More information available from SA Health Careers - Relocation support.
* Supportive and collaborative work environment where your contributions are valued and recognised.
To find out more about working in Eyre and Far North LHN visit Eyre and Far North LHN | SA Health.
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Applicant Information
This is a part time vacancy working 32 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.
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: 895402
Enquiries
Malinda Watson
Director Corporate Services
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Application Closing Date
31 December :55PM
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Advertised: 17 Dec 2025 Cen. Australia Daylight Time
Applications close: 31 Dec :55 PM Cen. Australia Daylight Time
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