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• Limestone Coast Local Health Network, Mount Gambier & District Health Services
• Salary: WHD2  $1,204.70 to $1,226.60 per week (Pro-rata) + 12% Superannuation + Leave Loading and Salary Sacrifice Benefits 
• Multiple Permanent Part-time positions available (various hours), working over a 7 day roster
• Eligibility Open to Everyone 

Be Part of the Team Behind Great Care.

Food plays a vital role in recovery, comfort and wellbeing. We’re looking for reliable, team-oriented Kitchen Hands to join our catering services team and help deliver safe, high-quality meals to patients across our health service.

This is more than a kitchen role - it’s an opportunity to support frontline healthcare by ensuring patients receive the right meals, at the right time, prepared and delivered safely.

About the Role

As a Kitchen Hand (WHD2), you will contribute to the timely and effective preparation, plating and delivery of meals within the hospital. You will work across kitchen and ward pantry areas and may also support other service areas as required.

Successful applicants must be:

• Available to work across a 7-day roster, including weekends
• Flexible to work morning and afternoon shifts, with varying start times and shift lengths
• Willing to be trained and rostered across all general WHD2 kitchen and ward pantry functions

You will demonstrate a clear understanding of Food Safety standards, infection control principles and safe work practices.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Assisting with preparation of breakfasts, soups, gravies and short-order items
• Plating and delivering meals to wards and patients
• Receiving, portioning and handling food in accordance with safety standards
• Supporting menu selection processes and assisting patients as required
• Maintaining cleanliness and hygiene in kitchen and pantry areas
• Operating equipment and supporting stock control activities

You will also learn and follow requirements relating to:

• Food allergens and special dietary needs
• IDDSI texture-modified diets and thickened fluids
• Safe food handling and infection control protocols

Growth & Development Opportunities

This role offers the opportunity to train and upskill into higher-level duties, supporting service continuity by:

• Backfilling planned and unplanned leave
• Assisting with Menu Monitor responsibilities as required
• Expanding your knowledge of clinical food services within a healthcare environment

If you are motivated to learn and build your capability, we will support your development.

What We’re Looking For

We’re seeking team members who are:

• Consumer-focused and committed to quality service
• Reliable and punctual
• Able to work effectively in a fast-paced team environment
• Willing to learn and follow detailed dietary and safety requirements
• Respectful, adaptable and able to maintain confidentiality

Previous experience in catering, hospitality, housekeeping or healthcare is desirable but not essential.

If you’re ready to contribute to a team that makes a difference every day, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now and be part of delivering care from the kitchen to the bedside.

Why Join Us? 

• Make a real difference and feel like an important part of the community. Being part of the Limestone Coast Local Health Network means you will be supported both personally and professionally, can take advantage of education and training opportunities, will have access to flexible working hours and be part of an inter-professional approach to holistic health care.
• Team Culture: Supportive and inclusive team environment where everyone is valued, respected, and empowered to contribute to improving the health of our community 
• Access salary packaging benefits in addition to annual salary, superannuation, and leave loading – watch a short video about salary packaging.
• Relocation reimbursement of up to $13,000 may be available (see SA Health Careers - Relocation support for more information)
• Wellbeing initiatives: Supporting you with access to mental health resources, EAP, flexible work options, and wellbeing activities that promote balance, resilience, and a healthy workplace

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Our Organisation

We serve a population of over 67,000 people in the Limestone Coast, as well as residents from Western Victoria. We employ over 1400 people, with 1.2% identifying as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and we are also supported by a team of approximately 600 hardworking volunteers.  

The LCLHN delivers a wide range of health care services to communities across the south-east of South Australia, from the Victorian border to the iconic coastline.  

The region is renowned for its world-class wine, spectacular beaches and outdoor adventures, offering a life and career in balance like no other: 

• Relaxed, affordable living with a strong sense of community. 
• Access to safe beaches, excellent recreational fishing, sailing and surf. 
• Outstanding national parks, sporting facilities and outdoor adventures. 
• Quality education facilities, including TAFE and University campuses. 
• Diverse social activities, from sporting clubs and music groups to exceptional food, wine and thriving coffee culture. 
• Conveniently located midway between Melbourne and Adelaide, offering easy access to both major cities while enjoying the benefits of regional living. 

Further information about living and working in the LCLHN is available from Limestone Coast Local Health Network (LCLHN) | SA Health 

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

The Limestone Coast Local Health Network (LCLHN) is committed to building a flexible, diverse and inclusive culture, planning for and promoting diversity. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as well as diverse community groups and ages including, LGBTQI+, people living with a disability and other diversity groups.  The LCLHN recognises the benefits that such an approach brings for our staff and consumers in being an employer of choice.

Applicant Information

We are committed to making workplace adjustments to provide a positive and supportive work environment. You are encouraged to let us know if have any support or access requirements during the recruitment process and beyond to ensure you can perform at your best.

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.

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 A

SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.

Job ref: 928267

Enquiries

Ebony Janz
Position: Manager Patient services
Phone: 87211220
E-mail: ebony.janz@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date

1 April 2026 - 2 week close  - 11:55PM

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

Attachments

 928267 - WHD2 - CSA Services Assistant.pdf

 JCS+Catering+Kitchen+Attendant+Pantry+Hand+final.pdf

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