Cook - Laura & District Hospital

SA Health; Laura; On-site; AUD 63,000 - 64,000; Part time

Job summary

SA Health Laura & District Hospital is seeking a Cook to help ensure the efficient preparation, production and distribution of meals to appropriate quality and food service standards.

Working with the Services Supervisor and wider team, you will prepare and cook meals, oversee meal service, order supplies and collaborate with dietitians and nursing staff to support 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

Independent work

Team oriented

MS Word

Job description

Cook - Laura & District Hospital

Job no: 951781
Work type: Part time
Location: Yorke and Mid North
Categories: Catering and Hospitality, Maintenance and Facilities, Trades, maintenance and services

• 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

Great food starts with great cooks. Bring your skills to our team.

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.

Applicant Information

In addition to the annual salary and entitlements (superannuation & leave loading), we also offer salary sacrifice benefits, watch a shortvideoabout what salary packaging is click here .

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

Application Closing Date

17 November 2026 - 11.55PM

Attachments

951781 WHD4 Cook Laura Role Description.pdf

Job Capacity Statement - Cook.pdf

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Advertised: 03 Nov 2026 Cen. Australia Daylight Time
Applications close: 17 Nov 2026 Cen. Australia Daylight Time

Enquiries

Ryan Ackland
Executive Officer/Director of Nursing
Phone: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]

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.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.