Casual Cook

• Yorke and Northern Local Health Network, Port Pirie Regional Health Service
• Salary: 
  • WHA5 $30.39 - $30.70 per hour + 25% casual loading 
  • WHA4 $29.70 - $30.01 per hour + 25% casual loading 
• Casual (up to 31 July 2026), working over a 7 day roster
• Eligibility Open to Everyone 

Please note that this position will be filled at either WHA5 or WHA4 classification. 

Overview

We are now accepting applications for Casual Cooks to join our dedicated services team at Port Pirie Regional Health Service.

The Cook is responsible for ensuring that the production and distribution of food service is maintained to appropriate standards in an efficient and effective manner. The Cook is responsible for the ordering of non imprest food supplies, plating of meals, menu selections and ensuring that quality control of food production is maintained to an acceptable standard. 

You will have knowledge of safe working conditions, food storage and correct food handling techniques, and have experience in preparing and cooking bulk meals, and preparing and cooking for dietary requirements. You will have proven ability to work well within a team environment and have sound interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to relate to people from different cultures, backgrounds and circumstances.

Please refer to the job pack below for more information on the position and essential minimum requirements.

About Us

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

In addition to the annual salary and entitlements (superannuation & leave loading), we also offer salary sacrifice benefits, to watch a short video about what salary packaging is click here.  For information about the eligibility for the Relocation Support working for SA Health can be found here.

The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working 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)

• 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 (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.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. Job ref: 911728

Enquiries

Kellie Harris
Position: Manger of Catering \ Cook
Phone: 86381174
E-mail: [email protected]

Application Closing Date

31 July 2026 - 11.55PM

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

Attachments

 911728 - Role Description WHA4 Cook.pdf

 911728 - Role Description WHA5 Cook.pdf

JCS+Cook+final.pdf

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