Cook - Gumeracha District Soldiers' Memorial Hospital

1 day ago


Adelaide Hills, South Australia SA Health Full time $60,000 - $90,000 per year

Job no: 917525

Work type: Part time

Location: Adelaide Hills

Categories: Catering and Hospitality

  • Barossa Hills Fleurieu Local Health Network
  • Position based at Gumeracha District Soldiers Memorial Hospital
  • Salary: WHA5 $1, $1,166.60 per week (pro rata) + superannuation + leave loading + salary sacrifice benefits
  • Ongoing part time working 24 hours per week over a 7 day roster

WHAT ARE WE OFFERING?

Join our dedicated team at Gumeracha District Soldiers Memorial Hospital and take pride in delivering high-quality meals that support the health and wellbeing of our patients, residents, and staff. In this role, you will oversee the preparation, production, and distribution of nutritious and appetising meals, including special diets, while leading and supporting catering staff. Enjoy a collaborative, supportive work environment where your skills and initiative are recognised and valued.

WHO ARE WE?

The Barossa Hills Fleurieu Local Health Network runs from Kangaroo Island to Eudunda, wrapping all the way around our metropolitan areas (this position is in Gumeracha). We pride ourselves on providing exceptional care to all our consumers, their families, and community. Our mission is to ensure that you always receive the best quality, safe, consistent, collaborative care and always with kindness. We do this by maintaining exceptional levels of care at all times supported by systems and processes that assure us of quality and safety of our staff and those we serve.

WHAT DO WE STAND FOR?

At BHFLHN our values underpin everything we do and the way we behave every day. We also look for people who align to our values and we believe that our passion must be yours to be a success, our values are Trust, Respect, Integrity, Collaboration and Kindness

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

  • Are you experienced in preparing and cooking bulk meals with a focus on dietary requirements and quality control?
  • Do you have the ability to supervise and support staff, fostering a positive and collaborative team culture?
  • Are you adaptable, flexible, and capable of working in diverse settings while maintaining high standards?
  • Do you engage respectfully with Aboriginal communities and demonstrate cultural awareness in your work?

If you have answered yes to any of these questions – then read on….

WHERE AND HOW YOU WILL WORK

Gumeracha is a charming rural town nestled in the picturesque Adelaide Hills, known for its strong sense of community and beautiful natural surroundings. Working at Gumeracha District Soldiers Memorial Hospital means being part of a close-knit team dedicated to delivering quality healthcare in a welcoming and supportive environment. Enjoy the balance of meaningful work with the relaxed lifestyle that living in the Adelaide Hills offers, including easy access to outdoor activities, local markets, and friendly community events.

HOW WILL YOU CONTRIBUTE?

  • Oversee the preparation, plating, and distribution of meals, ensuring food safety and quality standards are met.
  • Manage food supplies, order non-production items, and maintain accurate records for efficient operations.
  • Support and mentor catering staff and apprentices, contributing to team development and service excellence.
  • Participate in continuous improvement, workplace health and safety, and ensure compliance with food handling and infection control standards.

WHAT WILL WE OFFER YOU IN RETURN?

At BHFLHN, not only will you be working in an environment surrounded by beautiful scenery and nature we see your work here as not just as a job, but an opportunity to extend, progress or consolidate your career with us. We therefore offer you opportunities to be supported in the following ways:

  • Salary package a range of benefits (including living expenses such as mortgage, rent, utility bills and groceries) up to $9,010 each FBT year + $2,650 for Meal Entertainment expenses each FBT year Click here more information
  • Access to generous leave provisions and professional development opportunities
  • Support for you and your family via our free Employee Assistance Program
  • Health and Fitness Benefits: Access to Fitness Passport, a discounted workplace health and fitness program available to BHFLHN staff and their families.

WHAT ELSE DO YOU NEED TO KNOW/WHAT IS ESSENTIAL FOR SUCCESS?

Working in this environment, it is important to us that we only employ people with the upmost integrity and commitment to serving the South Australian community and its visitors to the highest possible standards. To ensure that we meet that commitment there are a few checks that you will be required to undertake. These are detailed on the Role Description, but are likely to include the following:

  • You will need to be immunised. Please contact the Enquiries Person for this position if you have any queries. Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy. Further information is in the application for to help guide you.
  • You will need to undergo employment screening, what you require is also on the front page of the Role Description.

OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY & INCLUSION

We employ people as diverse as the clients we support and the environments we work in. At BHFLHN we pride ourselves on being an Equal Opportunity employer committed to providing an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion for all employees and therefore we encourage applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, culturally diverse backgrounds, disability, all genders, and LGBTQI+ community. We continually look for ways to support and promote diversity and flexible ways of working so please let us know what interests you.

NEED TO RELOCATE?

Relocation financial support may be negotiated, subject to eligibility. See what is available here: Relocation support | SA Health. Find out more about working in the Barossa Hills Fleurieu Local Health Network, and see what it looks like to work and live in regional Australia at:

HELP IS HERE

Please refer to all the details in the Role Description below (Job ref: , or reach out to Sally Bradshaw, Administration Supervisor on Phone: or via E-mail:

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DON'T HESITATE Applications Close on 2 November 2025 at 11:55PM

Advertised: 18 Oct 2025 Cen. Australia Daylight Time

Applications close: 02 Nov 2025 Cen. Australia Daylight Time



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