Casual Healthcare Cook: Nutritious Meals & Flexibility

Barossa Hills Fleurieu Local Health Network; Wallaroo; On-site; AUD 44,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

Yorke and Northern Local Health Network (YNLHN) in Wallaroo is seeking a Cook to join our healthcare food service on casual contracts. You will prepare, cook and distribute meals to meet dietary needs and safety standards in a busy hospital-style kitchen.

You’ll work with the Catering and Utilities Team Leader and care teams to deliver high-quality meals, manage stock and orders, operate kitchen equipment and ensure food safety.

Qualifications

• Experience preparing bulk meals and catering for dietary needs.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work within diverse teams.
• Confidence using computer systems, including Microsoft Office.
• Ability to work flexibly, use initiative and meet deadlines.
• Professional judgement, discretion and a collaborative approach.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook and distribute meals to quality standards
• Support dietary, nutritional and special meal requirements
• Manage food orders, stock control and kitchen coordination
• Operate kitchen equipment and maintain food safety standards
• Work collaboratively with care teams to deliver excellent service

Skills

Bulk meal preparation

Communication skills

MS Office proficiency

Flexible/workload management

Professional judgement

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Yorke and Northern Local Health Network (YNLHN) in Wallaroo is seeking a Cook to join our healthcare food service on casual contracts. You will prepare, cook and distribute meals to meet dietary needs and safety standards in a busy hospital-style kitchen.

You’ll work with the Catering and Utilities Team Leader and care teams to deliver high-quality meals, manage stock and orders, operate kitchen equipment and ensure food safety.