Jamestown Services Team Member - Cook

• Yorke and Northern Local Health Network, Jamestown
• Salary: WHD5 - $1,373.42 to $1,393.15 per week (pro rata) + super + salary sacrifice packaging
• Employment: Part Time - Ongoing Permanent Contract (24 hours per week)
• Eligibility: Open to Everyone

Cook Up Care, Connection & Quality Every Day

Looking for a rewarding permanent part-time opportunity where your cooking skills make a real difference? Join our dedicated healthcare team and help deliver nutritious, high-quality meals that support the health and wellbeing of our clients every day.

About This Role

As a Cook, you'll play an important role in delivering safe, nutritious and high-quality meals while supporting the smooth operation of our healthcare food service.

Working closely with the Catering and Utilities Team Leader and multidisciplinary team, you'll help ensure meals meet dietary requirements, maintain food safety standards and contribute to an exceptional dining experience for our clients.

In this role, you will:

• Prepare, cook and distribute meals to quality standards
• Support dietary, nutritional and special meal requirements
• Manage food orders, stock control and kitchen coordination
• Operate kitchen equipment and maintain food safety standards
• Work collaboratively with care teams to deliver excellent service

About You

You are a reliable and adaptable hospitality professional who takes pride in delivering quality food services within a healthcare environment. With a strong focus on teamwork, client care and professionalism, you can confidently manage competing priorities while maintaining high standards of communication, confidentiality and service delivery.

You will bring:

• Experience preparing bulk meals and catering for dietary needs
• Strong communication skills and ability to work within diverse teams
• Confidence using computer systems, including Microsoft Office
• Ability to work flexibly, use initiative and meet deadlines
• Professional judgement, discretion and a collaborative approach

949284 WHD5 Jamestown Cook Role Description.pdf

Ready to Apply?

Bring your cooking skills to a role where every meal matters. Apply now to secure a permanent part-time opportunity and make a positive impact in your community.

Refer to the SA Health Career Website - How to apply for further information. Job ref: 949284

Australian applicant guidelines

Application Closing Date

11 September 2026 - 11.55PM

Enquiries

Tess Noonan
EO/DON Crystal Brook & Jamestown
Phone: 0419 835 811
E-mail: tess.noonan@sa.gov.au 

About Us

Yorke and Northern Local Health Network (YNLHN) is committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally diverse backgrounds, LGBTIQA+SB communities, and people living with disability and/or neurodivergence. We support workplace adjustments and welcome you to share any access or support needs during recruitment and employment. Flexible working arrangements, including part-time options, may be available and can be discussed for this role.

A career in YNLHN offers diverse opportunities, strong career development, and the chance to live and work across a unique landscape including farming regions, coastline, vineyards, and the Southern Flinders Ranges. View the video below to learn more about working with us

Work with us - Yorke and Northern LHN

Application Information

SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace. Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and appropriate immunisation requirements:

• 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

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.