CHEF - Noarlunga Hospital

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Job summary

Southern Adelaide Local Health Network is seeking a passionate and talented Chef to join our dynamic Hotel Services team at Noarlunga Health Precinct. You will prepare quality daily meals for patients and staff, meet special diet requirements, and promote healthy food choices that reflect SALHN's multi-skilling philosophy.

This part-time role requires a Certificate III in Cookery, Food Safety Supervisor certificate preferred, and the ability to work a 7-day rotating roster.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Cookery is the minimum requirement.
• Demonstrated experience in a large-scale healthcare or institutional kitchen is expected.
• Knowledge of modified diets and standardised recipe systems is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high quality and safe catering services in a healthcare setting.
• Prepare quality daily meals for patients and staff.
• Meet special diet requirements and promote healthy food choices.

Education

Certificate III in Cookery

Food Safety Supervisor certificate

Job description

Job no: 951573
Work type: Part time
Location: Adelaide Metro Southern
Categories: Catering and Hospitality, Public Health
Hotel Services Careers at SALHN Southern Adelaide Local Health Network 621 subscribers

• Southern Adelaide Local Health Network – Noarlunga Health Precinct – Hotel Services
• Salary $1338.23-$1351.67 Weekly (Pro Rata) WHA5 | Part Time Contract, 36 Hours Per Week
• 6 months contract will April 2027

Southern Adelaide Local Health Network is seeking a passionate and talented Chef to join our dynamic team!

As Chef, you'll bring your catering expertise to the table — preparing quality daily meals for patients and staff, meeting special diet requirements, and promoting healthy food choices that reflect SALHN's multi-skilling philosophy.

About the role:

• Commitment to delivering high quality and safe care consistent with the SALHN Integrated Governance Framework and Consumer Engagement Framework and Plan
• Commitment to providing a level of care that we would expect for our friends & family.
• Using catering expertise to provide a quality food services
• Communicating day-to-day with knowledge and skill to all levels of staff in Hotel Services
• Sharing knowledge of work practices within Hotel Services

About you:

• Certificate III in Cookery (minimum requirement)
• Food Safety Supervisor certificate highly regarded
• Demonstrated experience in a large-scale healthcare or institutional kitchen environment
• Practical knowledge of modified diets and standardised recipe systems
• Availability to work a 7-day rotating roster, including weekends and public holidays
• Ability to work well as part of a team

Please see the attached Role Description for additional information.

Want To Know More? Contact:

Jacqueline Davis, Food Service Supervisor, 0421 216 416, [e-mail]

Application Closing Date:

11.55 pm Sunday 11th October 2026

Attachments:

• Chef Role Description
• Australian applicant guidelines
• International applicant guidelines

Applicant Information:

• We also offer salary sacrifice benefits which provide the opportunity to save money by paying for some of your everyday expenses from your salary before it is taxed. Click here to find out more about salary packaging.
• 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.
• Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and Immunisation compliance as indicated on the Role description.
• 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: 951573

Advertised: 25 Sep 2026 Cen. Australia Standard Time
Applications close: 11 Oct 2026 Cen. Australia Daylight Time