Kitchen Hand- Ceduna District Health Services

SA Health; Ceduna; On-site; AUD 57,000 - 58,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Superannuation

Leave Loading

Salary Sacrifice Benefits

Job summary

SA Health in Ceduna is seeking a Kitchen Hand to support patient care behind the scenes at Ceduna Hospital on an ongoing part-time basis. Responsibilities include assisting with meal preparation, plating, service and delivery for patients, residents and staff, while maintaining a clean, safe and welcoming environment.

You may also assist with laundry and housekeeping, providing variety and teamwork across services.

Qualifications

• Experience across kitchen, laundry and housekeeping areas is desirable.
• Reliable and flexible with a collaborative mindset.
• Strong communication and commitment to hygiene and safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparation, plating, service and delivery of meals.
• Maintain kitchen cleanliness and safe stock handling.
• Collaborate with colleagues to support daily health unit operations.
• Participate in training and follow food safety standards.

Skills

Teamwork

Reliability

Flexibility

Communication skills

Hygiene & safety standards

Job description

Job Summary

• Eyre and Far North Local Health Network, Ceduna District Health Services • Ongoing Part Time working 24 hours per week over a 7-day roster • Salary: WHD2 $1,261.93 - $1,284.87 per week (pro rata) + Superannuation + Leave Loading + Salary Sacrifice Benefits

About the Role

Join the friendly team at Ceduna Hospital as a Kitchen Hand and play a vital role in supporting patient care behind the scenes. This ongoing opportunity is available on a part‑time basis, offering job security, flexibility, and the chance to be part of a close‑knit health service that truly values its people. In this hands‑on role, you will contribute to the preparation, service and delivery of meals to patients, residents and staff, helping ensure a safe, clean and welcoming environment. You may also support other areas of the health unit such as laundry and housekeeping, providing variety in your day and strengthening teamwork across services. This is a great opportunity for someone seeking stable employment, flexible hours, and meaningful work that makes a difference in the Ceduna community.

About You

• Do you enjoy working as part of a team and take pride in contributing to a supportive, respectful workplace?
• Are you reliable, flexible and willing to work across kitchen, laundry and housekeeping areas as needed?
• Do you have good communication skills and enjoy providing friendly, respectful service to people from all backgrounds?
• Are you keen to learn new skills, follow clear instructions and maintain high standards of hygiene and safety?

If you have answered yes to the above, we would love to hear from you!

How Will You Contribute?

• Assist with the preparation, plating, service and delivery of meals in a timely and efficient manner.
• Support safe and effective kitchen operations by maintaining cleanliness, handling stock and using equipment correctly.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to support the smooth day‑to‑day operation of the health unit.
• Participate in training and follow food safety, infection control and workplace health and safety standards.

About Us

With its ancient outback landscapes, boutique vineyards, oyster farms and Australia's best‑kept‑secret surf coast, Eyre and Far North will inspire and energise you. 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.

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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 for you and your family via our free Employee Assistance Program
• 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 .
• 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. For more information about the role please refer to the role description provided below.

Application Closing Date: 3 November 2026, 11:55PM

Eligibility: Open to Everyone