CSA Cook

• Eyre and Far North Local Health Network, Tumby Bay Hospital
• Salary: 
  • WHD4 $1,314.30 - $1,381.60 per week (pro rata) + Superannuation + Leave Loading + Salary Sacrifice Benefits
  • WHD5 $1,373.42 - $1,434.15 per week (pro rata) + Superannuation + Leave Loading + Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Ongoing Part Time and Temporary Part Time opportunities available

Tumby Bay Hospital is seeking enthusiastic and reliable Cooks to join the team, with both ongoing and temporary part-time opportunities available (25 hours per week). In this role, you will play an important part in delivering high-quality, nutritious meals that support patient care and wellbeing within a healthcare setting.

Working in a supportive team environment, you will be involved in food preparation, menu planning, meal service and maintaining high standards of food safety and quality. This is a great opportunity to build your skills in a healthcare kitchen, with flexibility to suit different experience levels - from those with hands-on cooking experience through to qualified tradespeople looking to take on greater responsibility.

Vacancies Available:

• Ongoing Part Time working 25 hours per week (0.66FTE)
• Temporary Part Time working 25 hours per week (0.66FTE) up to 11 July 2027

How Will You Contribute?

• Prepare, cook and serve meals while maintaining quality and food safety standards
• Support menu planning, dietary requirements and meal presentation
• Assist with ordering supplies, stock control and kitchen organisation
• Work collaboratively with the team to ensure efficient and effective food services

Who Are We Looking For?

• Do you enjoy preparing nutritious meals and contributing to people’s wellbeing?
• Are you a team player who communicates well and supports those around you?
• Do you take pride in maintaining high standards of food safety and quality?
• Are you reliable, organised and able to manage your workload effectively?

About Us

With its ancient outback landscapes, boutique vineyards, oyster farms and Australia’s best-kept-secret surf coast, Eyre and Far North will inspire and energise you.

The Eyre and Far North Local Health Network (EFNLHN) is responsible for the planning and delivery of hospital and health services over 337,626 square kilometres, taking in the Eyre Peninsula, western part of South Australia and north to Coober Pedy.  We are one of the largest LHNs by area in Australia and communities include Ceduna, Cleve, Coober Pedy, Cowell, Cummins, Elliston, Kimba, Oodnadatta, Port Lincoln, Streaky Bay, Tumby Bay and Wudinna.

Services include acute care, medical, accident and emergency, surgery, birthing and midwifery, specialist consultancy, renal dialysis, chemotherapy, transfusions, rehabilitation, residential and community aged care, respite care, transitional care packages, Aboriginal health, mental health, allied health, community health, community nursing, palliative care, community home support packages and home modifications.

Click here to learn more about living and working in Eyre and Far North Local Health Network.

Why Join Us

• Make a real difference and feel like an important part of the community. Being part of Eyre & Far North 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.
• Salary package a range of benefits (including living expenses such as mortgage, rent, utility bills and groceries) up to $9,010 each FBT year + $2,650 for Meal Entertainment expenses each FBT year Click here more information
• Support for you and your family via our free Employee Assistance Program
• Relocation reimbursement of up to $15,000 may be available to people relocating for this opportunity. More information available from SA Health Careers - Relocation support. Temporary accommodation can be provided if required. Contact us to discuss more.
• Supportive and collaborative work environment where your contributions are valued and recognised.

Applicant Information

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 B (indirect contact with blood or body substances)

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

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

SA Health is 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, members of the LGBTIQA+SB community and people who live with disability and/or neurodivergence.

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.

For more information about the role please refer to the role description provided below. Job ref: 933787

Enquiries

Sharon Anesbury
Ancillary Services Manager
Phone: 8688 2107
E-mail: sharon.anesbury@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date: 23 April 2027, 11:55PM

Eligibility: This position is open to Australian citizens, permanent residents, or individuals with valid work rights in Australia. 

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

933787 WHD4 CSA Cook - Role Description.pdf

933787 WHD5 CSA Cook - Role Description.pdf