• Yorke and Northern Local Health Network, Port Broughton Hospital
• Salary $1,084.00 - $1,095.10 per week (pro rata) - WHA2
• Ongoing Part Time working 32 hours per week over a 7 day roster

Join Our Team as a Cook Assistant/Services Assistant!

Are you passionate about food and looking for a fulfilling role where you can make a difference every day? We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Cook Assistant/Services Assistant to support the meal preparation and delivery operations within our health unit.

In this vital role, you’ll ensure our clients enjoy delicious and nutritious meals while contributing to a welcoming atmosphere. You’ll be responsible for preparing and serving a variety of meals, from hearty breakfasts to quick snacks, and engaging with clients to accommodate their dietary needs. Your contributions will not only nourish our clients but also enhance their overall experience.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and portion meals, including fast-serve foods.

• Receive and reconstitute frozen foods, monitoring temperature and timing.

• Assist clients with menu choices and dietary requests.

• Service, plate and deliver food across the hospital.

• Maintain stock, equipment, vending machines and hygiene standards.

If you’re ready to join a supportive team and help create a positive catering experience for our clients, apply today!

What We’re Looking For:

• Ability to work well in a team and adapt to flexible rostering.

• Strong communication skills with people from diverse backgrounds.

• Reliable, organised, and able to meet deadlines.

• Discreet and maintains confidentiality.

• Knowledge of food safety, infection control, and workplace health and safety.

• Basic computer skills and understanding of customer service principles.

• Catering/cooking experience preferred.

About our Region

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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Applicant Information

In addition to the annual salary and entitlements (superannuation & leave loading), we also offer salary sacrifice benefits, watch a short video about what salary packaging is click here.  For information about the eligibility for the Relocation Support working for SA Health can be found here.

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:

• 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)
• DHS National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Worker Check
• Immunisation Risk for this position is - Category A

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: 902972

Enquiries

Application Closing Date

15 June 2025, 11:55PM

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

Attachments

902972 Services Assistant Role Description.docx