CHEF - Noarlunga Hospital

SA Health; Noarlunga Centre; On-site; AUD 61,000 - 62,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary sacrifice benefits

Job summary

Southern Adelaide Local Health Network – Noarlunga Health Precinct – Hotel Services is seeking a Chef to join our team, delivering quality daily meals for patients and staff in a healthcare setting.

This role is part-time, 36 hours per week, on a 6-month contract (until April 2027). The position requires a Certificate III in Cookery and offers a pro-rata salary of about AUD 1,338 to 1,352 per week.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Cookery is the minimum requirement.
• Food Safety Supervisor certificate is highly regarded.
• Experience in large-scale healthcare or institutional kitchens is preferred.
• Knowledge of modified diets and standardised recipe systems.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high quality and safe meals to patients and staff.
• Prepare daily meals according to standard recipes and dietary requirements.
• Communicate effectively with Hotel Services staff.
• Share knowledge of food service practices within the team.
• Support a 7-day rotating roster including weekends.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Adaptability

Food handling

Education

Certificate III in Cookery (minimum requirement)

Food Safety Supervisor certificate highly regarded

Job description

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 until 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:

Reporting to the Manager, Hotel Services, this role is responsible to ensure that the functions undertaken are consistent with agreed standard recipes and Food Safety principles are implemented and enforced.

Duties for the role will include:

• 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

Want To Know More? Contact: Jacqueline Davis, Food Service Supervisor, 0421 216 416, [email protected]

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.
• 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