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• Eyre and Far North Local Health Network, Ceduna
• Salary: WHA5 $1,155.00 - $1,166.60 per week (pro rata) + superannuation + leave loading + allowances 
• Ongoing Part Time (2 positions, hours negotiable)

Join Our Team as a Cook at Ceduna District Health Services!

Are you passionate about preparing delicious, nutritious meals that make a difference? Ceduna District Health Services is seeking a dedicated Cook to join our team and help us provide exceptional food service to our community.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure high standards in food production and distribution.
• Order non-imprest food supplies and manage meal plating and menu selections.
• Maintain quality control throughout food preparation.
• Work closely with the Executive Officer/Director of Nursing (EO/DON) to achieve daily goals.

What We’re Looking For:

• Trade qualifications or equivalent skills as a Cook.
• Proven experience in preparing and cooking bulk meals.
• Ability to oversee staff and manage dietary requirements effectively.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Strong judgment and initiative in daily operations.
• Team player with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Flexible approach to work and scheduling.
• Strong organizational skills to meet deadlines and priorities.
• Knowledge of safe working conditions, food storage, and food handling techniques.

The Region

The Eyre and Far North Local Health Network (EFNLHN) covers almost 340,000 square kilometres of spectacular South Australia, supporting about 40,000 people living around Eyre Peninsula and the Far North of the state.

The Ceduna District Health Services is run by the Eyre and Far North Local Health Network and includes Ceduna Hospital. Ceduna Hospital has 15 inpatient beds and provides services including emergency, surgical, general medicine, birthing, renal dialysis, diagnostic radiology and outpatients. There are also residential aged care services provided within the hospital, at the Kuhlmann Wing and Ceduna Senior Citizens Village. There is also a GP family practice, Community Health services, Allied Health services, and Child, Adolescent and Adult Mental Health services offered on the hospital site.

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.
• Job security and inclusions: in addition to the annual salary and entitlements (superannuation, leave loading and allowances), we also offer salary sacrifice benefits, watch a short video about what salary packaging is. 
• 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.

To find out more about working in Eyre and Far North LHN and all that we can offer visit Eyre and Far North LHN | SA Health

Applicant Information

The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working part-time.  Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.

These are part time vacancies with the 1st position working 32 hours per week and the 2nd position 24 hours per week,  and salary will be adjusted according to actual hours worked.

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

• 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 

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

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. Job ref: 891412.

Enquiries

Debbie Greatbatch
Administration Officer
Phone: (08) 8626 2121
E-mail: deborah.greatbatch@sa.gov.au 

Application Closing Date

24 January 2025, 11:55 pm

Attachments

891412 Cook (WHA5) Role Description.pdf

Cook Job Capacity Statement.pdf

Australian applicant guidelines