Cook - Laura & District Hospital

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

Job summary

Yorke and Northern Local Health Network, Laura & District Hospital, is seeking a Cook to ensure efficient preparation, production and distribution of meals meeting quality standards. You will work with the Services Supervisor to prepare meals, oversee service, manage orders, and support menu planning.

You will be organized, adaptable and able to work with limited direction, bringing experience with bulk meals, special diets, strong communication, and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Experience preparing and cooking bulk meals.
• Experience handling special dietary requirements.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently, use initiative and meet deadlines.
• Team-focused and adaptable to rostering changes.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Bulk meals

Special diets

Communication

Time management

Teamwork

Microsoft Word

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

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.

Interested in learning more? View the Role Description for a comprehensive outline of the position, responsibilities and essential requirements before submitting your application.

951781 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.

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

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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.

Enquiries

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

Application Closing Date

17 November 2026 - 11.55PM

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