Team Leader WHA4 - Catering Assistant WHA2
SA Health
Central Adelaide Local Health Network (CALHN)
- Location: Hampstead Rehabilitation Centre, Northfield
- WHA4 $32.12 - $32.45 per hour + super + salary packaging + penalties
- WHA2 $30.85 - $31.17 per hour + super + salary packaging + penalties
- Permanent part time role, 23.33 hours per week across 2 salary classifications
- Continuous rotating roster over 7 days, 3 days on 3 off rotating roster
Make a Difference at Hampstead Rehabilitation Centre
Join the team at Hampstead Rehabilitation Centre and help create a safe, welcoming and supportive environment for older South Australians and people with disabilities. Set within peaceful, leafy surrounds, Hampstead offers a friendly, team-focused workplace where every role plays an important part in supporting recovery, wellbeing and quality care.
About the Role - Unique Dual Classified Role
Join a supportive Nutrition and Food Services team in a unique dual-classified role that combines hands-on catering with team leadership responsibilities. Working across WHA2 Catering Assistant and WHA4 Catering Assistant Team Leader duties, you’ll bring variety, flexibility and leadership to a service that supports patients, staff and visitors every day.
WHA2 Catering Assistant Duties
- Prepare salads, sandwiches and hot breakfast items
- Reheat meals and support tray line service
- Update meal lists and adjust menu slips
- Manage ingredients, stock rotation and food displays
- Assist with cashiering, functions and meal service
- Maintain hygiene, food safety and clean work areas
WHA4 Catering Assistant Team Leader Duties
- Lead floor staff and support daily team coordination
- Check meal quality, trays and special diet requirements
- Update patient menus with nursing staff
- Liaise with dietitians, nursing staff and diet monitors
- Support food preparation, plating and meal presentation
- Assist with staff training, rosters and quality programs
Roster and Hours
- Permanent part-time, 23.33 hours per week
- Rotating roster across 7 days
- Work 2 x WHA4 Team Leader shifts, 1:15pm–7:45pm
- Work 2 x WHA2 Catering Assistant shifts, 3:45pm–7:45pm
- Followed by 2 rostered days off
- Rostered days rotate weekly across a 6-week cycle
About You
You are a flexible and team-focused catering professional who enjoys variety, supports others and takes pride in delivering high-quality food service across both hands-on and team leader duties.
- Bring catering or food service experience
- Support smooth meal service and food preparation
- Lead by example and assist staff on shift
- Adapt confidently across WHA2 and WHA4 duties
- Communicate well with patients and multidisciplinary teams
- Follow menus, procedures and food safety standards
- Stay organised in a busy, fast-paced environment
Why You’ll Love It Here - CALHN benefits that matter
We know that a great career is about more than just the work you do, it’s also about the support you receive. At CALHN, you’ll enjoy :
- Boost your take-home pay – salary packaging up to $9,010 for living expenses + $2,650 for meals & entertainment + pre-tax super & novated lease options
- Progress your career – recognition and opportunities across CALHN
- Paid leave – with leave loading for rest and recharge
- Health & fitness perks – discounted access to Fitness Passport & free flu vaccinations
- Wellbeing support – Employee Assistance Program for you & your family
Diversity & Inclusion
We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels safe, respected, and supported. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disabilities, culturally diverse backgrounds, and LGBTQIA+ communities.
Application Information
- Please refer to the role descriptions for essential educational/vocational qualifications that may be required 940294 RD Catering Assistant Team Leader WHA4.pdf and 940294 RD Catering Assistant WHA2 .pdf
- Appointment will be subject to satisfactory Criminal History Clearances and compliant immunisation screening as indicated in the role description.
Curious about this role?
Connect with Yvonne Caple, HRC Food Services Co-Ordinator
P: 8222 8985
Apply Now
Applications close: 11:55 pm, Wednesday 17th June 2026
Job Ref: 940294
Go to the SA Health Career Website for how to apply, and Australian and International applicant guidelines for more information
Please note that unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies or third parties will not be accepted for this position