Cook – Casual | Oolong Hostel, Howlong NSW
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 complement of 1,400 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 aCasual Cookto join our team atOolong Hostel in Howlong, NSW.
The successful candidate will ideally have:
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
Ability to work effectively as part of a team




Availability to work weekend shifts
Advantages and Perks
Competitive remuneration
$33–$36 per hour base salary.
The rate offered within this range will depend on your skills, qualifications and level of experience
Access to a Wellness Program
Employee Assistance Program
Supportive and friendly work environment
Work/life balance and flexible working arrangements
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 will be required to have completed, or be willing to undertake, the following:
Vaccination in accordance with UPA's Immunisation and Vaccination Policy
National Criminal History Check
Pre‐Employment Medical Assessment
Appointment is subject to satisfactory completion of all pre‐employment checks.
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 adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better enable you to shine, please let us know.
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📌 Cook - Oolong Hostel (New South Wales)
🏢 UPA
📍 New South Wales