Cook - Full Time

Sa-Health; Wallaroo; On-site; AUD 62,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Yorke and Northern Local Health Network, Wallaroo Hospital, is seeking a Cook to support the efficient preparation, production and distribution of meals and beverages for patients and staff.

The role involves cooking bulk meals, special diets and infant formulas, supervising meal service, and ensuring quality control. You will liaise with dietitians and nursing staff, assist with rostering, training and menu planning.

Qualifications

• Experience preparing and cooking bulk meals and special dietary requirements.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills across diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to work independently, use initiative, exercise judgement and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook meals, including bulk meals, special diets and infant formulas.
• Oversee meal and beverage service, plating, food distribution and quality control.
• Order food supplies, collate menus and bulk orders, and support menu selection.
• Liaise with dietitian and nursing staff, while supporting staff training, rostering and functions.

Skills

Bulk meal preparation

Special dietary knowledge

Communication skills

Independent work

Teamwork

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

• Job Ref: 949252
• Categories: Catering and Hospitality
• Work type: Full time
• Location: Yorke and Mid North
• Employer: Yorke and Northern Local Health Network, Wallaroo Hospital
• Salary: WHD4 - $1,360.30 to $1,387.52 per week + super + salary sacrifice packaging
• Employment: Full Time - Ongoing Permanent Contract
• Eligibility: Open to Everyone

About the Role

As a Cook, you will help ensure the efficient preparation, production and distribution of meals and beverages to appropriate quality and food service standards.

Working with the Services Supervisor and wider team, you will:

• Prepare and cook meals, including bulk meals, special diets and infant formulas.
• Oversee meal and beverage service, plating, food distribution and quality control.
• Order food supplies, collate menus and bulk orders, and support menu selection.
• Liaise with dietitian and nursing staff, while supporting staff training, rostering and functions.

About You

We are looking for a Cook who is organised, flexible and confident working with limited direction. You will bring:

• Experience preparing and cooking bulk meals and special dietary requirements.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills across diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to work independently, use initiative, exercise judgement and meet deadlines.
• Team-focused, flexible and able to adapt to rostering and changing requirements.
• Computer skills including Microsoft Word and Excel, with discretion and confidentiality.

Yorke and Northern Local Health Network (YNLHN) is committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally diverse backgrounds, LGBTIQA+SB communities, and people living with disability and/or neurodivergence. We support workplace adjustments and welcome you to share any access or support needs during recruitment and employment. Flexible working arrangements, including part-time options, may be available and can be discussed for this role.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.

In addition to the annual salary and entitlements (superannuation & leave loading), we also offer salary sacrifice benefits.

• National Police Certificate (NPC) for employment involving unsupervised contact with vulnerable groups required for this position (E.g. aged care employment or work involving vulnerable clients)
• Immunisation Risk for this position is - Category B

Applications close: 04 Sep 2026 11:55 PM Cen. Australia Standard Time