• Yorke and Northern Local Health Network, Laura and District Hospital
• Salary $29.70 - $30.01 per hour + 25% casual loading - WHA4
• Multiple casual contracts available, apply now!

Overview

We are seeking skilled and dedicated Cooks to join our team at Laura & District Hospital on a casual basis.

The ideal candidates will be responsible for overseeing the production and distribution of food service while upholding high standards of quality and efficiency.  From ordering supplies to plating meals, these roles requires attention to detail and a passion for culinary excellence. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are committed to delivering nutritious high quality catering services, we want to hear from you.

Role Responsibilities

• Maintain food service production and distribution to appropriate standards efficiently
• Order non-impress food supplies
• Plate meals
• Menu selections
• Ensure that quality control of food production is maintained to an acceptable standard 

About You

• Proven ability to work well within a team environment
• Ability to work in various settings and relate to all levels of staff
• Flexible with work and rostering
• Strong time management, communication, and cooperative skills
• Experience in cooking and preparing bulk meals
• Experience in preparing and cooking for dietary requirements
• Demonstrated initiative and judgement in daily tasks
• Experience in the use of computer packages e.g., Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft Word, Excel
• Proven experience in exercising own judgement and initiative in the day-to-day execution of a position

About YNLHN

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

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

Check(s)

• DHS National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Worker Check 
• 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: 904611.

Enquiries

Ryan Ackland
Executive Officer/Director of Nursing
Phone: 08 8667 2211
E-mail: ryan.ackland@sa.gov.au 

Application Closing Date

5th June 2026 - 11.55PM

Attachments

904611 Role Description.pdf