Cook - Coober Pedy Hospital and Health Service

• Eyre and Far North Local Health Network, Coober Pedy Hospital
• Salary: WHA4 $ $30.01 per hour + 25% casual loading
• Casual (working over a 7-day roster)

Join Our Team as a Cook at Coober Pedy Hospital

Looking for a "desert change"? Come and join the dedicated team at Coober Pedy Hospital and enjoy the challenges of working in one of South Australia's most remote hospital locations whilst enjoying the outback lifestyle. Coober Pedy Hospital is looking for a motivated Cook 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 Executive Officer/Director of Nursing on a day-to-day basis, with ultimate responsibility to the Executive Officer/Director of Nursing.

Please refer to the Role Description provided below for more detailed information on the position, responsibilities and essential requirements.

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.
• 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
• 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.
• Support for you and your family via our free Employee Assistance Program
• 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

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: 914185

Enquiries

Danielle Gilbert

Executive Officer / Director of Nursing

Phone:

E-mail:

Application Closing Date

25 September :55PM

Attachments

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