KITCHEN ASSISTANT
The Organisation
The United Protestant Association of NSW Limited ("UPA") is a values-driven non-profit care organisation serving local communities throughout NSW, with a vision of always ensuring we have "our people by our side".
With a staff compliment of **** and a turnover in excess of $100M, UPA is a non-profit Company limited by guarantee.
Our services include: -
Residential Aged Care
Home Care Services
Retirement Villages
The Opportunity
We are looking for a Kitchen Assistant/Cook to join our team at Oolong Hostel in our Riverina Murray Region.
A great opportunity exists, with availability required on weekends, for someone to perform cooking and kitchen duties.
We are seeking people to provide a high standard of quality care to facility residents, by providing and maintaining a high standard of cooking and food service within the facility.
What you will bring to the role:
Experienced in planning, preparation and cooking fresh meals
Experience in table service and clearing duties
Experience in working in a quick-paced kitchen and or bulk food preparation – desirable
Knowledge and experience in working to the compliance of the Food Safety Standards to HACCP level
Knowledge and experience in working to the compliance of the Food Safety Standards to HACCP level
Experience in Aged Care desirable
Current First Aid Certificate desirable
Excellent communication skills
Team player who is highly motivated
Availability to work various shifts across various days
Benefits and perks




Competitive remuneration including eligibility for not-for-profit salary packaging options for permanent employees (up to $15,900 living expenses and $2,650 entertainment benefits, tax free)
Access to a Wellness Program
Employee Assistance Program
Up to $500 retention bonus for permanent appointments
Platinum Member of the Australian College of Nursing
Supportive and friendly work environment
Work/life balance and flexible working arrangements available
Workplace education and support provided
Opportunity to make a real difference to your community and the lives of those in need
Pre-employment screening
The successful candidate is required to have completed/have a willingness to undertake the following:-
Vaccinated in accordance with UPA's Immunisation and Vaccination Policy.
(including proof of the required doses of a TGA approved COVID-19 vaccine and annual influenza)
Undertake a National Criminal History Check
Pre-Employment Medical Assessment
Appointment is subject to satisfactory of all pre-employment checks.
Interested
Simply click on the 'apply now' button and submit your cover letter and resume for consideration.
For a confidential discussion or to obtain a copy of the position description, we invite you to visit our website at .
We welcome applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees and people with disability.
This job was originally advertised via Our Mob - The Job Board for First Nations Jobseekers.

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