Cook - Laura & District Hospital

Eyre and Far North Local Health Network; Laura; On-site; AUD 63,000 - 64,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Superannuation

Job summary

Yorke and Northern Local Health Network is seeking a Cook to assist in the preparation, production and distribution of meals to high quality standards. The role collaborates with the Services Supervisor and broader team, handles bulk meals, special diets and infant formulas, and ensures service quality.

Key duties include meal preparation, service oversight, ordering supplies, and liaising with dietitians and nursing staff while supporting rostering and training.

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.
• Team-focused, flexible and able to adapt to rostering and changing requirements.
• Computer skills including Microsoft Word and Excel, with discretion and confidentiality.

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 prep

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Teamwork

Problem solving

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Job description

• Yorke and Northern Local Health Network, Laura & District Hospital
• Salary: WHD4 - $1,376.70 to $1,404.20 per week (pro rata) + super + salary sacrifice packaging
• Employment: Part Time - Ongoing Permanent Contract (24 hours per week)
• 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.

****** WHD4 Cook Laura Role Description.pdf

Job Capacity Statement - Cook.pdf

About Us

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.

A career in YNLHN offers diverse opportunities, strong career development, and the chance to live and work across a unique landscape including farming regions, coastline, vineyards, and the Southern Flinders Ranges. View the video below to learn more about working with us

Work with us - Yorke and Northern LHN

Applicant Information

In addition to the annual salary and entitlements (superannuation & leave loading), we also offer salary sacrifice benefits, watch a short video about what salary packaging is

SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace. Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and appropriate immunisation requirements:

• DHS National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Worker Check
• 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

Enquiries

Ryan Ackland
Executive Officer/Director of Nursing
Phone: ************
E-mail: **********************

Application Closing Date

17 November 2026 - 11.55PM

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