Cook / Kitchen Assistant

Job Q; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 50,000 - 62,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Job summary

Adelaide Community Healthcare Alliance Incorporated (ACHA Health) is recruiting a casual Cook / Kitchen Assistant for The Memorial Hospital in North Adelaide. The role covers all kitchen areas, ensuring safe food provision and patient meals while maintaining hygiene.

We value flexibility to cover early/late shifts, weekend work, and a strong customer-service mindset. ACHA Health offers salary packaging opportunities, ongoing training, and supportive management within a private hospital group.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in healthcare food services preferred.
• Strong customer service focus and communication.
• Ability to work across kitchen areas with attention to safety.

Responsibilities

• Work across all kitchen areas in a fast-paced hospital environment.
• Ensure safe provision of food according to food safety plan and accreditation standards.
• Deliver, serve and collect patient meals and trays.
• Maintain cleanliness of kitchen utensils and equipment per hygiene standards.

Skills

Customer service

Time management

Teamwork

Job description

#### Cook / Kitchen AssistantNorth Adelaide, SA 5006Part Time#### Job descriptionThe Memorial Hospital - Cook / Kitchen AssistantFood Service DepartmentCasual positionGenerous salary packaging opportunitiesThe Memorial Hospital are currently recruiting for a Cook/Kitchen Assistant to join our busy and supportive hospitals on a casual basis. You will work collaboratively in dynamic team environments that strive to deliver outstanding customer service to our patients and medical professionals.About the role:A flexible position working across all areas of the kitchenEnsuring the safe provision of food as per documented food safety planDemonstrated understanding of accreditation standards, WH&S managementDeliver, serve and collect all patient food requirements and meal traysClean and maintain utensils and kitchen equipment in accordance with hospital and industry food safety and hygiene standards.ACHA Health offers:Increased take-home pay with access to salary sacrifice, enabling you to pay less tax on your incomeFriendly, inclusive workplace culture and supportive management teamOngoing training & professional development opportunities, access to paid study leaveFlexible working arrangements for work-life balance by negotiationEmployee benefits including - discounted gym memberships, private health insurance and access to free Employee Assistance Program. As well as employee counselling, you also have access to full services, including but not limited to, nutrition and lifestyle, financial coaching and family counsellingA supportive team environment, working alongside passionate & dedicated professionalsA valued member of a cohesive private hospital communityA passion for excellence - be part of delivering a private experience for patients, doctors and staffYou can expect integrity, transparency, accountability, loyalty and respect in relationshipsAbout you:Flexibility to work a variety of shifts over 7 days - early/late shifts and weekend workPrior experience in Healthcare Food ServicesPassion for delivering exceptional customer serviceDemonstrated ability to work without supervision as well as part of a teamExcellent time management skillsAbout us: Adelaide Community Healthcare Alliance Incorporated, known as ACHA Health, is one of the largest private not-for-profit hospital groups in South Australia. ACHA Health comprises Ashford Hospital, Flinders Private Hospital and The Memorial Hospital. The Memorial Hospital offers a range of specialties including ENT Surgery, general medicine, neurosurgery, ophthalmology, orthopaedic surgery, paediatric surgery and plastic & reconstructive surgery. The Memorial Hospital has 8 operating theatres, a dedicated paediatric day stay unit and a level 2 critical care unit. The Memorial Hospital is committed to continual growth, providing exciting opportunities and professional career pathways in healthcare. To Apply: We look forward to receiving your application. Please click on the 'Apply' button to access our online application form. You will need an up to date resume and a cover letter to complete your application. Applications Close: COB Friday 30 October 2026 Enquiries only: Simon Currie, Support Services Manager, ACHA Health, E: Please click here to apply.