Cook

Job no: 918982

Work type: Full time

Location: Adelaide Metro Western

Categories: Catering and Hospitality

- Central Adelaide Local Health Network, Woodville

- Salary WHA-5 $1,155.00 -$1,166.60 per week. + Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice Benefits

- Permanent full-time

- 4 days on 2 days off

- Rotating working days over a six-week period

- Early shift - 6am to 2:38 pm

- Late shift - 9:15am to 6pm

About the Role

As a Cook, you’ll play a vital role in creating nutritious and delicious meals that support the wellbeing of our customers. You’ll take pride in preparing and cooking a variety of dishes that meet individual dietary requirements, following standard recipes and directions to ensure every meal is delivered safely and to a consistently high standard.

In this hands‑on role, you’ll work as part of a supportive Food Services team committed to excellence in food quality, safety and presentation. Your attention to detail, passion for good food and understanding of Safe Food Australia Standards will help ensure every customer enjoys a positive dining experience, every time.

About You

You’re a skilled and passionate Cook who takes pride in delivering high-quality, nutritious meals in a safe and efficient manner. With strong attention to detail and a commitment to excellence, you bring both culinary expertise and a genuine care for customer satisfaction to every service.

- Trade-qualified in Commercial Cookery (or equivalent experience through extensive in-service training)

- Proven ability to work effectively under time pressures while maintaining quality and safety standards

- Strong communication and teamwork skills, with a focus on customer service and food safety

- Experienced in large‑scale catering operations, including stock rotation and menu planning

About CALHN

At Central Adelaide (CALHN), we’re shaping the future of health through excellence in clinical care, research, and innovation. As South Australia’s largest health network, we deliver exceptional, safe and connected healthcare—for our patients, our community, and our people.

With more than 17,000 dedicated employees, every day at CALHN presents an opportunity to make a real impact—not because it’s expected, but because our values guide us to be our best.

Join us and be part of a team that’s driven by a commitment to a seamless safe and connected experience for all.

Find out more about our stories, our network, and the opportunities to be part of CALHN.

Benefit of Joining CALHN

At CALHN, we're dedicated to your career satisfaction and wellbeing, offering tailored benefits for healthcare professionals, including:

- Salary Benefits: Enjoy flexible salary packaging options , including up to $9,010 each FBT year for living expenses (such as mortgage, rent, utilities and groceries) plus an additional $2,650 for meal and entertainment expenses.

- Annual Leave: Enjoy paid recreation leave for essential rejuvenation, with leave loading applied.

- Health and Fitness Benefits: Access to Fitness Passport, a discounted workplace health and fitness program for you and your family, plus an annual voluntary flu vaccination to support your wellbeing.

- Employee Assistance Program: Confidential counselling and support services for you and your family via our Employee Assistance Program.

- Flexible Work Arrangements: The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.

- Employee Recognition: Join a workplace where our people are celebrated through awards for innovation, collaboration, and outstanding contributions to health.

- Career Opportunities: Explore career growth within the SA Health system with opportunities for skill development and movement across various metropolitan and regional sites.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

CALHN is an Equal Opportunities employer 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, disability, all genders, and LGBTQI+ community.

Application Information

- Please refer to the role description for essential educational/vocational qualifications that may be required.

- Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and compliant Immunisation screening as indicated in the role description.

- SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.

Application Closing Date

11:55 pm Friday 21 November 2025

Enquiries to

Yvonne Caple Position:HRC Food Services Co‑Ordinator
Phone: 8222 8985
E‑mail: yvonne.caple@sa.gov.au

How to apply for further information

Visit the SA Health Career Website.

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