Wallaroo Cook

Overview

We have a great ongoing opportunity for a Cook to be responsible for ensuring that the production and distribution of food service is maintained to appropriate standards in an efficient and effective manner for Wallaroo Hospital and Health Services.

Location

Wallaroo, Yorke and Northern Local Health Network, Wallaroo. Permanent Part time position FTE. Part time, with salary details below.

Salary and Benefits

Yorke and Northern Local Health Network, Wallaroo
• WHA4 $1,128.60 to $1,140.30 per week (Pro-rata) + Superannuation + leave loading and Salary Sacrifice Benefits.

Eligibility

Open to Everyone. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Be responsible for the production and distribution of food service to Wallaroo Hospital and Health Services, maintaining appropriate standards in an efficient and effective manner.
• Order non-impress food supplies, plate meals, select menus, and ensure quality control of food production to an acceptable standard.
• Report to the Services Supervisor on a day-to-day basis and be ultimately responsible to the Facility Manager.

About You

We are seeking a candidate who:

• works well within a team environment under limited direction;
• is flexible in their approach to working in various settings and roster systems;
• has sound interpersonal and communication skills;
• can relate to people from different cultures, backgrounds and circumstances;
• forms healthy working relationships with all levels of staff and provides assistance and cooperation when needed;
• has good time management skills;
• understands and uses discretion and maintains strict confidentiality;
• has experience in preparing and cooking bulk meals and meeting dietary requirements; and
• understands the importance of safe working conditions, food storage and correct food handling techniques.

Previous experience in balancing menus is desirable.

Additional Information

The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss flexible working arrangements. 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

Immunisation Risk for this position is Category B (indirect contact with blood or body substances). SA Health Services are required to implement the vaccine preventable disease policy in the workplace.

Application and Enquiries

Job reference: 912198

Enquiries

Mark Ford, Facilities Manager
Phone:
Email:

Application Closing Date

17 September 2025, 11:55 PM (Cen. Australia Standard Time). Two week close.

Refer to the SA Health Career Website for how to apply and further information.

Attachments

• Role Description WHA4
• Job Capacity Statement -
• Australian applicant guidelines
• International applicant guidelines

Advertised

Advertised: 03 Sep 2025 Cen. Australia Standard Time. Applications close: 17 Sep 2025 Cen. Australia Standard Time.

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