Kitchen Hand - Ceduna Casual Pool

Eyre and Far North Local Health Network; Ceduna; On-site; AUD 44,000 - 45,000; Part time

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Job summary

Eyre and Far North Local Health Network’s Ceduna District Health Services seeks a Kitchen Hand in a casual capacity. You will assist in meal preparation, portioning, and delivery to patients while maintaining food safety standards and supporting the kitchen team.

Ideal candidates have kitchen or hospitality experience, a good understanding of hygiene, and flexibility to work weekends. This role offers community-focused service in a regional health setting.

Qualifications

• Experience in kitchen, food service or hospitality settings.
• Understanding of food safety and hygiene standards.
• Ability to work across varied shifts, including weekends and public holidays.
• Physically capable and reliable in a fast-paced kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, portion and deliver meals to patients/residents per dietary needs.
• Clean and sanitise kitchen equipment, surfaces and utensils.
• Support kitchen staff with stock handling and general prep tasks.
• Adhere to SA Health food safety protocols and team norms.

Skills

Kitchen experience

Food safety knowledge

Shift flexibility

Team player

Job description

Kitchen Hand - Ceduna Casual Pool

Job no: ******
Work type: Casual
Location: Eyre and Western
Categories: Catering and Hospitality

• Eyre and Far North Local Health Network, Ceduna District Health Services
• WHD2 | Casual (up to 30 June 2027)
• Salary: $31.70 - $32.27 per hour + 25% casual loading+ Superannuation + Salary Sacrifice Benefits

Great Entry-Level Opportunity: Kitchen Hand – Support Care Through Quality Service

If you take pride in a well-run kitchen and want your work to make a real difference to patients and residents in one of South Australia's most unique regional communities, this casual opportunity at Ceduna Multi-Purpose Service could be the right fit.

What You'll Be Doing

• Preparing, portioning, and delivering meals to patients and residents in line with dietary and food safety requirements
• Cleaning and sanitising kitchen equipment, surfaces, and utensils to maintain a safe, compliant food service environment
• Supporting kitchen staff with stock handling, dishwashing, and general food preparation tasks
• Following SA Health food safety protocols and contributing to a well-organised, respectful team environment

What You'll Bring

• Demonstrated experience in a kitchen, food service, or hospitality environment
• Sound understanding of food safety and hygiene standards
• Ability to work efficiently across varied shift times, including weekends and public holidays
• Reliable, punctual, and comfortable in a physically active role
• Respectful communication skills, particularly when working in and around patient care areas

Life and Work in Ceduna

Ceduna is located on the Far West Coast of South Australia and is known as the coastal gateway to the Nullarbor on the Eyre Peninsula, the home to beautiful beaches, fresh seafood and a fully serviced town centre. For more information on Ceduna visit ********************************>

About Us

The Eyre and Far North Local Health Network (EFNLHN) is responsible for the planning and delivery of hospital and health services over 337,626 square kilometres, taking in the Eyre Peninsula, western part of South Australia and north to Coober Pedy. We are one of the largest LHNs by area in Australia and communities include Ceduna, Cleve, Coober Pedy, Cowell, Cummins, Elliston, Kimba, Oodnadatta, Port Lincoln, Streaky Bay, Tumby Bay and Wudinna.

Services include acute care, medical, accident and emergency, surgery, birthing and midwifery, specialist consultancy, renal dialysis, chemotherapy, transfusions, rehabilitation, residential and community aged care, respite care, transitional care packages, Aboriginal health, mental health, allied health, community health, community nursing, palliative care, community home support packages and home modifications.

Why Join Us

• Make a real difference and feel like an important part of the community. Being part of Eyre & Far North means you will be supported both personally and professionally, can take advantage of education and training opportunities, will have access to flexible working hours and be part of an inter‑professional approach to holistic health care.
• Salary package a range of benefits (including living expenses such as mortgage, rent, utility bills and groceries) up to $9,010 each FBT year + $2,650 for Meal Entertainment expenses each FBT year
• Wellbeing and counselling support - support for you and your family via our free Employee Assistance Program
• Relocation support - relocation reimbursement of up to $15,000 may be available to people relocating for this opportunity. More information available from SA Health Careers - Relocation support.
• Paid leave including leave loading
• Employee recognition - supportive and collaborative work environment where your contributions are valued and recognised.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

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.

Applicant Information

Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and appropriate immunisation requirements.

Check(s)

• 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 (indirect contact with blood or body substances)

SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.

Enquiries

Debbie Greatbatch
Administration Officer Team Leader
Phone: ************
E-mail: ****************************

Application Closing Date:

30 June 2027, 11:55PM

Eligibility:

Open to Everyone