Cook - Quorn

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

Benefits offered by this job

Regional and Locality allowance

Salary packaging options

Fitness Passport discounts

Annual flu vaccinations

Employee Assistance Program

Accommodation assistance

Job summary

Flinders and Upper North Local Health Network in Quorn is seeking a Cook to support patient meals and nutrition, part-time 0.8 FTE. You will prepare and serve nutritious meals, follow dietary requirements, and contribute to efficient food production.

Join a welcoming team with flexible arrangements, opportunities for development, and a role that makes a real difference in regional health.

Qualifications

• Experience preparing and cooking bulk meals, including meals for dietary requirements.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work well in a team.
• Flexible approach to work and rostering, with the ability to meet deadlines.
• Knowledge of safe food handling, food storage and safe working practices.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook nutritious meals in line with dietary requirements while ensuring food production and distribution are delivered efficiently and to a high standard.
• Responsible for menu selection, meal plating, ordering food supplies and maintaining quality control across food preparation and service.

Skills

Bulk meal cooking

Teamwork

Food safety

Flexible rostering

Time management

Job description

Job no: 952553
Work type: Part time
Location: Far North
Categories: Catering and Hospitality

• Flinders and Upper North Local Health Network – Quorn
• WHD4 | Part Time 0.8 FTE | Ongoing
• Base Salary Range: $1,376.70 - $1,404.20 per week (pro rata)

Join us as a Cook and help deliver quality meals that support patient wellbeing!

Discover the Flin ders and Upper North - Where Lifestyle Meet s Opportunity

Imagine living where your commute is short, your weekends are long, and your backyard is filled with breathtaking landscapes. The Flinders and Upper North region offers a lifestyle that blends career growth with endless adventure.

Here, you’ll have more time for what matters most - whether that’s exploring the rugged beauty of the Flinders Ranges, enjoying time on the water, connecting with friends, or simply embracing the serenity of regional living. With access to quality public and private schools, plus tertiary education options, this is an ideal place to raise a family and build a future.

Your Career with FUNLHN

When you join us, you’re not just taking a job - you’re becoming part of a supportive, welcoming team dedicated to improving the health and wellbeing of our communities. We offer flexible working arrangements to suit your lifestyle, professional development opportunities to help you grow, and a workplace where every role matters. Whatever your position, you’ll play a vital role in ensuring the smooth operation of our health network and making a real difference in the lives of those we serve.

Make the move. Discover a region where life is simpler, opportunities are greater, and community matters.

Come and Discover FUNLHN - Living and Working in Quorn

To learn more about working with the Flinders and Upper North Local Health Network, including its services and facilities, visit: Working at the FUNLHN

• Financial Incentive: You may be eligible for Regional and Locality allowance (where applicable) and salary packaging to increase your take‑home pay.
• Work-life Balance: Flexible working arrangements to support your lifestyle and personal commitments.
• Prioritise Your Wellbeing: Enjoy Fitness Passport discounts for you and your family, annual flu vaccinations, and access to confidential counselling through our Employee Assistance Program.
• Accommodation Assistance: Support may be available to make relocating easier (conditions apply).

About the Role:

You will prepare and cook nutritious meals in line with dietary requirements while ensuring food production and distribution are delivered efficiently and to a high standard. You will be responsible for menu selection, meal plating, ordering food supplies and maintaining quality control across food preparation and service.

• Experience preparing and cooking bulk meals, including meals for dietary requirements.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work well in a team.
• Flexible approach to work and rostering, with the ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to work under limited direction, use initiative and exercise sound judgement.
• Knowledge of safe food handling, food storage and safe working practices.
• Please refer to the role description for more detailed information on the position, responsibilities, and qualifications.
• Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and Immunisation compliance as indicated on the Role description.
• SA Health is committed to providing an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion for all employees. We strongly encourage applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, culturally diverse backgrounds, members of the LGBTIQA+SB community and people who live with disability and/or neurodivergence.
• We are committed to making workplace adjustments to provide a positive and supportive work environment. You are encouraged to let us know if have any support or access requirements during the recruitment process and beyond to ensure you can perform at your best.
• The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.
• This is a part-time vacancy, working 60.8 hours per fortnight and salary will be adjusted according to actual hours worked.

Refer to the SA Health Career Website for further information.

Application Closing Date:

Friday 16th October 2026 - 11:55PM