Cook

SA Health; Penola; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 66,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

12% Superannuation

Leave Loading

Salary Sacrifice

7-Day roster

Job summary

SA Health in Penola is seeking an experienced Cook to deliver nutritious, high-quality meals for patients and residents in the South East of South Australia. This 0.8 FTE part-time role supports dietary requirements and ensures strong food safety standards.

You will coordinate meal preparation, manage ordering and stock control, and help with menu planning while guiding catering staff in a busy healthcare kitchen. This position offers a supportive regional team environment.

Qualifications

• Trade qualifications as Cook or equivalent recognised by employer.
• Experience in bulk meal preparation and dietary requirements.
• Solid knowledge of food safety, storage and workplace safety.
• Experience supervising staff and coordinating daily kitchen activities.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate meal preparation, food ordering and stock control.
• Cater for specialised dietary requirements and maintain food safety standards.
• Support and guide catering staff and assist in menu planning.
• Ensure smooth operation of daily food services in a busy healthcare kitchen.
• Contribute to a collaborative team culture in a regional hospital setting.

Skills

Bulk meal preparation

Special dietary requirements

Kitchen operations

Food safety

Staff supervision

Organisational skills

Education

Trade qualifications as Cook

Job description

Job no: 954568
Work type: Part time
Location: South East
Categories: Catering and Hospitality

Ongoing | Part-Time (0.8 FTE – 30.4 hours per week)

WHD5 – Health Ancillary Employee – Direct Care & Regional Level 5 | $1,431.70 – $1,459.25 per week (full-time equivalent)

12% Superannuation | Leave Loading | Salary Sacrifice.

7-Day Roster | Varied Shifts

About The Role

Bring your passion for food and quality care to Penola War Memorial Hospital!

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Cook to deliver nutritious, high-quality meals that support the health and wellbeing of our patients and residents.

In this hands‑on role, you will coordinate meal preparation, manage food ordering and stock control, cater for specialised dietary requirements and maintain excellent food safety standards.

You will also support and guide catering staff, contribute to menu planning and ensure the smooth operation of daily food services.

Join a supportive regional healthcare team where your skills make a meaningful difference every day.

About You

You are a skilled and reliable Cook who takes pride in preparing nutritious, high-quality meals. With experience in bulk food preparation, special dietary requirements and kitchen operations, you bring strong organisational skills, a commitment to food safety and the ability to work collaboratively in a busy healthcare environment.

To succeed in this role, you will:

Hold trade qualifications or demonstrate trade‑equivalent skills as a Cook.

Have previous experience preparing and cooking bulk meals, including meals for specialised dietary requirements.

Demonstrate sound knowledge of food safety, correct food handling techniques, food storage and workplace safety requirements.

Bring experience overseeing staff, coordinating daily kitchen activities and maintaining high standards of food production.

Have strong communication, teamwork and organisational skills, with the flexibility to work varied shifts across a seven‑day roster.

Penola War Memorial Hospital provides essential healthcare services to the Penola community and surrounding Limestone Coast region.

As part of the Limestone Coast Local Health Network, the hospital is committed to delivering safe, compassionate and high‑quality care that meets the needs of its local community.

Our dedicated team works collaboratively across clinical and support services to ensure patients and residents receive the care, comfort and support they deserve. Every role contributes to creating a welcoming, safe and supportive healthcare environment.

About the Limestone Coast Local Health Network

The Limestone Coast Local Health Network (LCLHN) delivers essential health services to more than 67,000 people across South Australia's south‑east, while also supporting communities in Western Victoria. With over 1,800 staff and approximately 250 volunteers, LCLHN is a major regional employer committed to safe, high‑quality, and community‑focused care.

Our services extend from the Victorian border to the iconic Limestone Coast, delivering acute, community, and aged care services across a diverse network of sites. Working at LCLHN means being part of an organisation that plays a vital role in the health and wellbeing of its communities.

Beyond the work, LCLHN offers an exceptional lifestyle in one of Australia's most liveable regional destinations, where professional impact is matched with genuine work‑–life balance.

Why the Limestone Coast Local Health Network?

Make a meaningful difference as a trusted and valued part of the community.

Enjoy relaxed, affordable living with access to beaches, national parks, and outdoor adventure.

Be part of a supportive, inclusive, and collaborative team culture.

Access professional development, education, and flexible working options.

Benefit from salary packaging, wellbeing initiatives, and for eligible roles relocation support.

Live midway between Adelaide and Melbourne, with the best of regional and city life.

Conditions of Employment

A current Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (NCCHC) for employment involving unsupervised contact with vulnerable groups is required for this position.

A current NDIS Worker Screening clearance is required.

A current driver's licence and willingness to drive are required.

Applicants must be flexible and willing to participate in a seven‑day roster, working varied hours and shifts.

Immunisation Risk for this position is – Category B (indirect contact with blood or body substances).

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

The Limestone Coast Local Health Network is committed to building a flexible, diverse and inclusive culture, planning for and promoting diversity. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as well as diverse community groups and ages including, LGBTQI+, people living with a disability and other diversity groups. The LCLHN recognises the benefits that such an approach brings for our staff and consumers in being an employer of choice.

Enquiries

For any enquiries, please contact Lorrelle Walker, Corporate Services Team Leader, on [phone] or email [e-mail], quoting vacancy 954568.

Applications close at 11:59pm (ACDT) on Sunday 8th November 2026

Suitably qualified Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are strongly encouraged to apply and will be given preference as a special/equal opportunity measure under section 8(1) of the Racial Discrimination Act 1975 (Cth), and sections 34(2) and 56(2) of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (SA).

Advertised: 26 Oct 2026 Cen. Australia Daylight Time
Applications close: 08 Nov 2026 11:55 PM Cen. Australia Daylight Time