Chef
The Organisation
UPA Aged Care Solutions is a not-for-profit, values-based organisation committed to providing high-quality Residential Aged Care, Home Care, and Retirement Services. We believe every individual has the right to live with dignity, respect, and security, and we strive to attract and retain top talent who share our philosophy of care.
The Prospect
We are looking for a Chef to join our team at Gumleigh Gardens Aged Care Facility in Wagga Wagga. 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 bulk cooking, preferably in an aged care or healthcare setting
Knowledge and experience in working to the compliance of the Food Safety Standards to HACCP level
Strong time management and communication skills
Understanding of residents rights, person-centred care and dignity of risk
Ability to manage change efficiently and effectively
Ability to use the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel & Outlook)
Certificate III & IV in Commercial Cookery/Hospitality
Food Safety Supervisor Certificate
Understanding of Aged Care Quality Standards and Special Dietary needs
Experience in Aged Care desirable
Current First Aid Certificate desirable
Excellent communication skills




Team player who is highly motivated
Availability to work weekend shifts
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
Supportive and friendly work environment
Work/life balance and flexible working arrangements availableWorkplace 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.
To find out more about UPA of NSW, 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. If we can make some adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better enable you to shine, please contact the UPA's Talent Team at .
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📌 Chef (Wagga Wagga)
🏢 UPA
📍 Wagga Wagga