- Yorke and Northern Local Health Network, Wallaroo Hospital
- Salary: WHD4 - $1,360.30 to $1,387.52 per week + super + salary sacrifice packaging
- Employment: Full Time - Ongoing Permanent Contract
- Eligibility: Open to Everyone
Great food starts with great cooks. Bring your skills to our team.
About the Role
As a Cook, you will help ensure the efficient preparation, production and distribution of meals and beverages to appropriate quality and food service standards.
Working with the Services Supervisor and wider team, you will:
- Prepare and cook meals, including bulk meals, special diets and infant formulas.
- Oversee meal and beverage service, plating, food distribution and quality control.
- Order food supplies, collate menus and bulk orders, and support menu selection.
- Liaise with dietitian and nursing staff, while supporting staff training, rostering and functions.
About You
We are looking for a Cook who is organised, flexible and confident working with limited direction. You will bring:
- Experience preparing and cooking bulk meals and special dietary requirements.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills across diverse backgrounds.
- Ability to work independently, use initiative, exercise judgement and meet deadlines.
- Team-focused, flexible and able to adapt to rostering and changing requirements.
- Computer skills including Microsoft Word and Excel, with discretion and confidentiality.
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
Application Information
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.
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 here.
SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace. Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and appropriate immunisation requirements:
- 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
Ready to bring your cooking skills to a role that makes a difference? Apply now. Job ref: 949252
Refer to the SA Health Career Website - How to apply for further information
Australian applicant guidelines
Application Closing Date
4 September 2026 - 11.55PM
Enquiries
Teagan Cain-Dickens
Services Supervisor
Phone: 8823 0265
E-mail: [email protected]
