Cook Gumeracha District Soldiers' Memorial Hospital

• Barossa Hills Fleurieu Local Health Network
• Position based at Gumeracha District Soldiers Memorial Hospital
• Salary: WHA5$1155.00 -$1166.60 per week (pro rata) superannuation leave loading salary sacrifice benefits
• Ongoing part time working 24 hours per week over a 7 day roster

WHAT ARE WE OFFERING

Join our dedicated team at Gumeracha District Soldiers Memorial Hospital and take pride in delivering high-quality meals that support the health and wellbeing of our patients residents and this role you will oversee the preparation production and distribution of nutritious and appetising meals including special diets while leading and supporting catering staff. Enjoy a collaborative supportive work environment where your skills and initiative are recognised and valued.

WHO ARE WE

The Barossa Hills Fleurieu Local Health Network runs from Kangaroo Island to Eudunda wrapping all the way around our metropolitan areas (this position is in Gumeracha). We pride ourselves on providing exceptional care to all our consumers their families and community. Our mission is to ensure that you always receive the best quality safe consistent collaborative care and always with kindness. We do this by maintaining exceptional levels of care at all times supported by systems and processes that assure us of quality and safety of our staff and those we serve.

WHAT DO WE STAND FOR

At BHFLHN our values underpin everything we do and the way we behave every day. We also look for people who align to our values and we believe that our passion must be yours to be a success our values areTrust Respect Integrity Collaboration and Kindness

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR

• Are you experienced in preparing and cooking bulk meals with a focus on dietary requirements and quality control
• Do you have the ability to supervise and support staff fostering a positive and collaborative team culture
• Are you adaptable flexible and capable of working in diverse settings while maintaining high standards
• Do you engage respectfully with Aboriginal communities and demonstrate cultural awareness in your work

If you have answered yes to any of these questions then read on.

WHERE AND HOW YOU WILL WORK

Gumeracha is a charming rural town nestled in the picturesque Adelaide Hills known for its strong sense of community and beautiful natural surroundings. Working at Gumeracha District Soldiers Memorial Hospital means being part of a close-knit team dedicated to delivering quality healthcare in a welcoming and supportive environment. Enjoy the balance of meaningful work with the relaxed lifestyle that living in the Adelaide Hills offers including easy access to outdoor activities local markets and friendly community events.

HOW WILL YOU CONTRIBUTE

• Oversee the preparation plating and distribution of meals ensuring food safety and quality standards are met.
• Manage food supplies order non-production items and maintain accurate records for efficient operations.
• Support and mentor catering staff and apprentices contributing to team development and service excellence.
• Participate in continuous improvement workplace health and safety and ensure compliance with food handling and infection control standards.

WHAT WILL WE OFFER YOU IN RETURN

At BHFLHN not only will you be working in an environment surrounded by beautiful scenery and nature we see your work here as not just as a job but an opportunity to extend progress or consolidate your career with us. We therefore offer you opportunities to be supported in the following ways:

• Salary package a range of benefits (including living expenses such as mortgage rent utility bills and groceries) up to $9010 each FBT year $2650 for Meal Entertainment expenses each FBT yearClick here more information
• Access to generous leave provisions and professional development opportunities
• Support for you and your family via our free Employee Assistance Program
• Health and Fitness Benefits:Access to Fitness Passport a discounted workplace health and fitness program available to BHFLHN staff and their families.

WHAT ELSE DO YOU NEED TO KNOW/WHAT IS ESSENTIAL FOR SUCCESS

Working in this environment it is important to us that we only employ people with the upmost integrity and commitment to serving the South Australian community and its visitors to the highest possible standards. To ensure that we meet that commitment there are a few checks that you will be required to undertake. These are detailed on the Role Description but are likely to include the following:

• You will need to be immunised. Please contact the Enquiries Person for this position if you have any queries.Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment screening and vaccination information is in the application for to help guide you.
• You will need to undergo employment screening what you require is also on the front page of the Role Description.

OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY & INCLUSION

We employ people as diverse as the clients we support and the environments we work in. At BHFLHN we pride ourselves on being an Equal Opportunity employer committed to providing an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion for all employees and therefore we encourage applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent culturally diverse backgrounds disability all genders and LGBTQI community. We continually look for ways to support and promote diversity and flexible ways of working so please let us know what interests you.

NEED TO RELOCATE

Relocation financial support may be negotiated subject to eligibility. See what is available here:Relocation support SA Health. Find out more about working in theBarossa Hills Fleurieu Local Health Network and see what it looks like to work and live in regional Australia at: IS HERE!

Please refer to all the details in the Role Description below (Job ref: 917525) or reach out toSally BradshawAdministration Supervisor on Phone:0or via E-mail:

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DONT HESITATE!Applications Close on 2 November 2025at 11:55PM

917525 WHA5 Cook - Role