Catering Assistant

Catering Assistant WHA3 - PM Shift - TQEH Mental Health Rehabilitation Service

SA Health - Central Adelaide Local Health Network

Woodville South, Adelaide SA

Kitchen and Sandwich Hands (Hospitality and Tourism)

Part time

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Central Adelaide Local Health Network, Woodville

WHA3 Salary: $1,106 to $1,117 per week (pro rata) Applicable Penalties Superannuation Salary Sacrifice Benefits

Multiple Permanent PartTime Roles—PM Shift

Exciting career opportunity in mental health rehabilitation

We're looking for health professionals to join us as we open a new, state-of-the-art Mental Health Rehabilitation Service (MHRS) at The Queen Elizabeth Hospital (TQEH).

This is your chance to be part of a new patient-focused service that prioritizes recovery and the delivery of best-practice, trauma-informed care in a brand new 24-bed building. If you're passionate about being part of a safe and connected organization and looking for a rewarding career, apply today

About the Role

Are you ready to be part of a team that makes a real difference in the day-to-day lives of others? As a catering assistant at the TQEH Mental Health Campus, you'll play a key role in delivering a high-quality food and beverage service to our consumers. In this varied and rewarding role, you'll take on responsibilities across multiple areas of the service, including assisting with stock ordering and administration, preparing and distributing meals, and contributing to food preparation and cooking—particularly in areas such as hot breakfast service, salad and sandwich preparation, and managing ingredients and stores. Reporting to the Senior Supervisor and working closely with the Food Service and Contract Manager, you'll collaborate with a supportive team of health ancillary staff and clinical and allied health professionals to ensure nutritious and delicious meals are delivered with care and efficiency.

For more information about the role, please refer to the role description.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will bring a positive attitude, a passion for food service, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced team environment. While formal qualifications are not required, your skills and experience will help you hit the ground running and make a real impact.

Proven experience in a catering or food service environment, with a sound understanding of food safety and handling requirements.

Strong communication and numeracy skills, with the ability to follow instructions and maintain accurate records.

Well-developed organizational skills and the ability to manage time effectively in a busy kitchen environment.

A commitment to delivering high-quality service with attention to detail and a focus on supporting the needs of consumers.

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 well-being, offering tailored benefits for healthcare professionals, including:

Salary attractions: Flexible options for salary packaging covering living expenses, meal and entertainment allowances, and novated leasing.

Annual leave: Enjoy paid recreation leave for essential rejuvenation each year.

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.

Health and fitness benefits: Access to Fitness Passport, a discounted workplace health and fitness program available to CALHN staff and their families.

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

Employee Assistance Program: Confidential counseling and support services are available via our Employee Assistance Program.

Join CALHN for a fulfilling career bolstered by comprehensive benefits and unwavering commitment to your success.

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, disabilities, all genders, and the LGBTQI community.

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Salary: 1,106 to 1,117 per week