• Eyre and Far North Local Health Network, Ceduna District Health Services, Ceduna
• Salary: $1,084.00 - $1,095.10 per week (pro rata) - WHA2
• Ongoing Full Time (hours negotiable)

Join Our Team as a Kitchen Hand at Ceduna District Health Services!

Are you passionate about making a difference in your community? We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Kitchen Hand to join our vibrant team. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to the health and wellbeing of our clients while working in a supportive environment.

As a Kitchen Hand, you will be essential in delivering timely and efficient catering and cleaning services. Your role will include preparing and serving meals, assisting with laundry duties and maintaining a clean, welcoming environment for our clients. If you enjoy teamwork and have a knack for multitasking, we want to hear from you! 

Key responsibilities include:

• Assist with meal preparation and service, including breakfasts, soups, and quick meals.
• Support laundry operations, including sorting, washing, and delivering clean items.
• Perform general housekeeping tasks to maintain a tidy environment.
• Engage with clients to assist with menu selections and dietary needs.
• Carry out minor sewing repairs and high cleaning duties as required.

Essential Criteria

• Limited experience in providing a catering service required.
• Ability to work effectively within a team and relate to staff at all levels.
• Flexible approach to work and rostering.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with respect for diverse backgrounds.
• Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and perform under general direction.
• Commitment to confidentiality and discretion in all tasks.

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.

Click here to learn more about living and working in Eyre and Far North Local Health Network.

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.

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.

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: 882416

Enquiries

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

Application Closing Date

29 January 2025, 11:55PM

Attachments

882416 WHA2 Kitchen Hand Role Description.pdf

Job Capacity Statement - Catering, Kitchen Attendant, Pantry Hand.pdf

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