Job Description

Cook

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The Organisation

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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 1400 and a turnover in excess of $100M, UPA is a non-profit Company limited by guarantee.

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Our services include: -

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- Residential Aged Care
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- Home Care Services
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- Retirement Villages
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The Opportunity

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We are looking for a Cook to join our team at Jindera.

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- Knowledge and experience in working to the compliance of the Food Safety Standards to HACCP level
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- Strong time management and communication skills
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- Understanding of residents rights, person-centred care and dignity of risk
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- Ability to manage change efficiently and effectively
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- Ability to use the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel & Outlook)
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- Certificate III & IV in Commercial Cookery/Hospitality
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- Food Safety Supervisor Certificate
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- Understanding of Aged Care Quality Standards and Special Dietary needs
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- Experience in Aged Care desirable
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- Current First Aid Certificate desirable
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- Excellent communication skills
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- Team player who is highly motivated
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- Availability to work weekend shifts
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Benefits and perks

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- 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)
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- $33 - $36 per hour base salary. Note, the rate you are offered within this salary range is dependent on your skills, qualification, and level of experience.
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- Access to a Wellness Program
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- Employee Assistance Program
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- Supportive and friendly work environment
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- Work/life balance and flexible working arrangements available
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- Workplace education and support provided
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- Prospect to make a real difference to your community and the lives of those in need
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Pre-employment screening

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The successful candidate is required to have completed/have a willingness to undertake the following:-

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- 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)
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- Undertake a National Criminal History Check
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- Pre-Employment Medical Assessment
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Appointment is subject to satisfactory of all pre-employment checks.

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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.

📌 Cook - Jindera Hostel
🏢 UPA
📍 Jindera