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• Yorke and Northern Local Health Network, Wallaroo
• Salary $29.70 - $30.01 per hour + 25% casual loading - WHA4 - Casual (up to 8 September 2026)
• Eligibility Open to Everyone 

Overview

We are now accepting applications for Casual Cooks to join our dedicated services team at Wallaroo Hospital and Health Service.

In this role, you will be responsible for the ordering of non-impress food supplies, plating of meals, menu selections and ensuring that quality control of food production is maintained to an acceptable standard.  You will directly responsible to the Services Supervisor on a day-to-day basis and ultimately responsible to the Facility Manager.

About You

We are seeking a candidate who:

• work well within a team environment under limited direction;
• are flexible in their approach to working in various settings and roster systems;
• has sound Interpersonal and communications skills;
• has the ability to relate to people from different cultures, backgrounds and circumstances;
• forms healthy working relationships with all levels of staff and provides assistance and cooperation when needed;
• has good time management skills;
• understands and uses discretion and maintains strict confidentiality;
• has experience in preparing and cooking bulk meals and meeting dietary requirements; and
• understands the importance of safe working conditions, food storage and correct food handling techniques.

Eligibility

Applicants are encouraged to have previous experience in cooking bulk meals, cooking for dietary requirements and have sound computer skills.

Please refer to the role description provided below for more information.

Location

Wallaroo, located on the west coast of the peninsula, is a seaside haven just 2 hours from Adelaide. Known for its sandy beaches ideal for swimming, excellent fishing opportunities off the jetty, and an array of sightseeing attractions and outdoor activities, it offers a perfect blend of leisure and convenience.

About Us

A career in the Yorke and Northern Local Health Network offers many great lifestyle benefits, including diverse job prospects and the opportunity to fast track your skills and career, not to mention your choice of scenery from farm, ocean, vineyards and the Southern Flinders ranges. View the below videos for more information about working for Yorke and Northern Local Health Network

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Important Information

We also offer salary sacrifice benefits, watch a short video about what salary packaging is. 

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.

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.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. Job ref: 915949

Enquiries

Teagan Cain-Dickens
Position: Services Supervisor
Phone: 88230265
E-mail: teagan.cain-dickens@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date

8 September 2026 - 11.55PM

Refer to the SA Health Career Website - How to apply for further information

Attachments

 915949 - Role Description WHA4 Cook.pdf

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