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• Barossa Hills Fleurieu Local Health Network
• Gumeracha District Soldiers Memorial Hospital
• Salary: WHA5 $1,249.25 - $1,261.79 per week (pro rata) 
• Ongoing role working 48 hours per fortnight over a 7-day roster 

WHAT ARE WE OFFERING?

This Cook role offers the opportunity to play a key part in delivering high-quality food services that support the health, wellbeing and daily operations of the health unit. You will be responsible for ensuring food production and distribution are maintained to appropriate standards in an efficient and effective manner.

Working at Level 5, you will contribute to menu planning, special diet preparation, food ordering and quality control, while providing guidance and support to other catering and general services staff. The role also involves the use of electronic systems, oversight of meal services, and collaboration with dietitians, nursing staff and procurement teams to meet client needs within a safe, compliant and supportive environment.

WHO ARE WE?

The Barossa Hills Fleurieu Local Health Network offers opportunities across our sites, from Kangaroo Island to Eudunda, wrapping all the way around our metropolitan areas (position based in Gumeracha). We pride ourselves on providing exceptional care to all our consumers, residents, their families, and community. Our mission is to ensure that you always receive the best quality, safe, consistent, collaborative care and always with kindness. We do this by maintaining exceptional levels of care at all times supported by systems and processes that assure us of quality and safety of our staff and those we serve.

WHERE AND HOW YOU WILL WORK

Gumeracha is a picturesque town in the Adelaide Hills, known for its strong community, scenic landscapes, and relaxed regional lifestyle, offering an ideal balance of work, community, and quality of life. With convenient access to local services, schools, and recreational opportunities, it provides a welcoming environment for both personal and professional growth. For more information Discover Gumeracha

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

• Are you experienced in food production and service within a commercial or institutional setting?
• Do you have the ability to interpret procedures, program work functions and operate complex equipment?
• Are you confident supervising staff and providing guidance to others?
• Do you demonstrate a strong commitment to food quality, safety, teamwork and continuous improvement?

If you have answered yes to any of these questions – then read on…

HOW WILL YOU CONTRIBUTE?

• Prepare, plate and oversee the distribution of meals and beverages.
• Order and manage production and non-production food supplies.
• Balance menus and prepare special diets, dietary fluids and infant formulas.
• Supervise staff, support apprentices and maintain daily rosters.
• Liaise with clinical staff and procurement to meet food requirements.
• Ensure compliance with WHS, infection control and confidentiality requirements.

WHAT WILL WE OFFER YOU IN RETURN?

At BHFLHN, not only will you be working in an environment surrounded by beautiful scenery and nature we see your work here as not just as a job, but an opportunity to extend, progress or consolidate your career with us. We therefore offer you opportunities to be supported in the following ways:

• 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 Click here more information
• Access to generous leave provisions and professional development opportunities.
• Support for you and your family via our free Employee Assistance Program.
• Health and Fitness Benefits: Access to Fitness Passport, a discounted workplace health and fitness program available to BHFLHN staff and their families.

WHAT ELSE DO YOU NEED TO KNOW/WHAT IS ESSENTIAL FOR SUCCESS?

Working in this environment, it is important to us that we only employ people with the upmost integrity and commitment to serving the South Australian community and its visitors to the highest possible standards. To ensure that we meet that commitment there are a few checks that you will be required to undertake. These are detailed on the Role Description, but are likely to include the following:

• You will need to be immunised. Please contact the Enquiries Person for this position if you have any queries. Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy. Further information is in the application for to help guide you. 
• You will need to undergo employment screening, what you require is also on the front page of the Role Description.
• You must have trade qualifications or trade equivalent skills as a Cook.

OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY & INCLUSION

We employ people as diverse as the clients we support and the environments we work in. At BHFLHN we pride ourselves on being an Equal Opportunity employer committed to providing an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion for all employees and therefore we encourage applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, culturally diverse backgrounds, disability, all genders, and LGBTQI+ community. We continually look for ways to support and promote diversity and flexible ways of working so please let us know what interests you. 

NEED TO RELOCATE?

Relocation financial support may be negotiated, subject to eligibility. See what is available here: Relocation support | SA Health. Find out more about working in the Barossa Hills Fleurieu Local Health Network, and see what it looks like to work and live in regional Australia at: https://movetomore.com.au/

HELP IS HERE!

Please refer to all the details in the Role Description below (job ref: 926745), or reach out to Kim Measham, General Services Team Leader on Phone: 0435 614 915 or via E-mail: kimberly.measham@sa.gov.au

To find out what you need to apply, and what is required to be offered a role, please refer to the Applicant Checklist BHFLHN Applicant Checklist.pdf. Please also click here for our Australian applicant guidelines

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DON’T HESITATE! Applications Close on Saturday 21st February 2026 at 11:55PM

Eligibility: Open to Everyone

926745 WHA5 Role Description