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• Central Adelaide Local Health Network, Woodville
• WHA5 Salary: $1,155 - $1,166.60 per week + Applicable Penalties + Superannuation + Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Multiple Permanent Part time roles
• Must be willing to work between the hours of 6.00AM to 9.00PM over a 7 day roster

Exciting career opportunity

We’re looking for professionals to join us as we open a new, state-of-the-art Mental Health Rehabilitation Service (MHRS) at The Queen Elizabeth Hospital (TQEH).

About the Role

Are you passionate about creating high-quality, nutritious meals that make a real difference in people’s lives? We are currently seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented WHA5 Cook to join our Food Services team on a 7-day rotating roster. In this role, you’ll be responsible for the safe preparation and cooking of a wide range of food items, ensuring all meals meet the dietary requirements of our diverse customer base. You’ll follow written and verbal instructions, adhere to standard recipes, and strictly comply with all Safe Food Australia Standards. As a vital team member, you'll collaborate closely with other Food Services staff and supervisors, navigating key challenges such as maintaining strict food safety protocols, ensuring hygiene at every stage, and documenting temperature checks during cooking, cooling, and reheating processes. If you have a passion for food, a commitment to excellence, and a keen eye for detail, we’d love to hear from you!

For more information about the role please refer to the role description.

About You
To thrive in this role, you'll bring a combination of professional qualifications, practical experience, and a strong commitment to food safety and service excellence. Your ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities will be key to your success in this dynamic kitchen environment.

• You hold a recognised trade certificate in commercial cookery or have trade-equivalent skills gained through extensive in-service training and/or specialised experience.
• You have a solid understanding of Safe Food Australia Standards, along with experience in large-scale catering, stock rotation, and recipe development.
• You’re highly organised, able to prioritise workloads within tight timeframes, and work effectively under pressure with minimal supervision.
• You possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across teams and engage respectfully with people from diverse backgrounds.

About CALHN

At Central Adelaide (CALHN), we’re shaping the future of health through excellence in clinical care, research, and innovation. As South Australia’s largest health network, we deliver exceptional, safe and connected healthcare—for our patients, our community, and our people.

With more than 17,000 dedicated employees, every day at CALHN presents an opportunity to make a real impact—not because it’s expected, but because our values guide us to be our best. Join us and be part of a team that’s driven by a commitment to a seamless safe and connected experience for all.

Find out more about our stories, our network, and the opportunities to be part of CALHN.

Benefit of joining CALHN

At CALHN, we're dedicated to your career satisfaction and wellbeing, offering tailored benefits for healthcare professionals, including:

• Salary attractions: Flexible options for salary packaging covering living expenses, meal and entertainment allowances, and novated leasing.
• Annual leave: Enjoy paid recreation leave for essential rejuvenation each year.
• Flexible work arrangements: The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.
• Health and fitness benefits: Access to Fitness Passport, a discounted workplace health and fitness program available to CALHN staff and their families.
• Career opportunities: Explore career growth within the SA Health system with opportunities for skill development and movement across various metropolitan and regional sites.
• Employee Assistance Program: Confidential counselling and support services are available via our Employee Assistance Program.

Join CALHN for a fulfilling career bolstered by comprehensive benefits and unwavering commitment to your success.

Our commitment to diversity and inclusion

CALHN is an equal opportunities employer committed to providing an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion for all employees. We strongly encourage applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, culturally diverse backgrounds, disability, all genders, and LGBTQI+ community.

Application information:

• Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and compliant Immunisation screening as indicated in the role description.
• SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.

Please note that unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies or third parties will not be accepted for this position.

Job ref: 899679

Enquiries to:

Chantal Crawford, Employee Services Coordinator Food Services

Phone: 82228985

E-mail: chantal.crawford@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date

11:55 pm Friday 23^th May 2025

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

 899670 TQEH WHA5 Cook (Diet) MH.pdf

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