Cook

Www.chandlermacleod.com; Meningie; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

Chandler Macleod is seeking an experienced Cook for Meningie Hospital in regional South Australia. The role involves preparation, production, and distribution of meals, ensuring dietary requirements and food safety standards are met in a hospital setting.

The position offers casual/contract opportunities with rotating shifts, penalties, and overtime. You will join a supportive regional healthcare team, contributing to essential health services for the community.

Qualifications

• Experience preparing and cooking bulk meals.
• Ability to cater for special dietary requirements.
• Knowledge of safe food handling and storage.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook bulk meals for patients, residents, staff and visitors.
• Ensure meals meet dietary requirements and food safety standards.
• Plate and distribute meals accurately and efficiently.
• Order and maintain stock levels of non-production food items.
• Liaise with dietitians and staff regarding dietary needs.
• Operate kitchen equipment and maintain records as required.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and compliant working environment.

Skills

Bulk meal prep

Dietary requirements

Food safety

Teamwork

Communication

MS Office basic

Driver's licence

Education

Cookery qualification

Job description

Cook | Meningie, SA

Overview

• Location: Meningie, Regional SA
• Employment Type: Casual / Contract Opportunities Available
• Competitive Pay Rate + applicable penalties + overtime
• Working Hours: Rotating roster including weekdays, weekends and public holidays as required

About the Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced and reliable Cook to join the catering team at Meningie Hospital. In this role, you will be responsible for the preparation, production, and distribution of quality meals while ensuring food safety standards and dietary requirements are consistently met. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to the delivery of essential health services within a supportive regional healthcare environment.

Key Duties

• Prepare and cook bulk meals for patients, residents, staff and visitors.
• Ensure meals are prepared in accordance with dietary requirements and food safety standards.
• Plate and distribute meals accurately and efficiently.
• Order and maintain stock levels of non-production food items.
• Liaise with dietitians, nursing staff and other stakeholders regarding dietary needs.
• Assist with menu collation and food service planning.
• Operate kitchen equipment and maintain accurate records where required.
• Monitor food quality and presentation standards.
• Organise and support catering functions as required.
• Maintain a clean, safe and compliant working environment.
• Support other team members and assist with on-the-job training when required.

What We're Looking For

Essential

• Current National Police Check.
• Current Working with Children Check (or willingness to obtain).
• NDIS Worker Screening Check (or willingness to obtain).
• Australian working rights
• Experience preparing and cooking bulk meals.
• Experience catering for special dietary requirements.
• Ability to work effectively within a team environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and exercise sound judgement.
• Flexible approach to shift work and rostering requirements.
• Ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of safe food handling, food storage and food safety practices.
• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office applications.
• Current driver's licence and reliable transport.

Highly Regarded

• Previous experience working in a hospital, aged care or healthcare environment.
• Current First Aid Certificate.
• Year 11 completion or equivalent.
• Experience preparing menus and balancing meal plans.
• Experience maintaining staff rosters.
• Manual handling experience or training.

What's on Offer

• Competitive hourly rates plus applicable penalties and overtime.
• Opportunity to work within a respected South Australian health service.
• Supportive and collaborative team environment.
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.Meaningful work contributing to the wellbeing of local communities.
• Potential for ongoing employment opportunities.
• Regional lifestyle and work-life balance benefits.

At Chandler Macleod, we are committed to fostering a diverse workforce where everyone is welcome. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, neurodiverse, people living with a disability and the LGBTIQA+ community.

You can read more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion at https://www.chandlermacleod.com/diversity-and-inclusion.