Job Description

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Good food matters. So does the person serving it.

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At UPA, mealtimes are more than another task on the roster. They're a chance for residents to enjoy good food, have a chat and feel at home.

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We're building a casual pool of Food Services Assistants to support our residential aged-care homes across Bracken House, Dubbo throughout Christmas, New Year and beyond.

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If you're looking for extra shifts, flexible work around your other commitments or a possible pathway into permanent employment, this could be a great fit.

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WHY THIS CASUAL ROLE IS DIFFERENT

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These are direct UPA employment opportunities not agency placements. You won't just be another name filling a shift, you'll be a UPA employee and part of the team from day one.

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You'll receive a proper UPA induction, ongoing workplace support and the chance to work with familiar residents, teams and homes rather than starting from scratch every shift.

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It's the flexibility of casual work, with real connection and support, and the potential to move into ongoing or permanent employment when opportunities become available.

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You'll receive:

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- Flexible shifts matched to your availability where possible
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- Competitive casual rates, including applicable loadings and penalty rates
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- Opportunities for additional work over Christmas, New Year and beyond
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- Proper UPA induction, training and workplace support
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- The chance to work with familiar residents, employees and homes
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- Access to our Employee Assistance Program and wellbeing support
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- The opportunity to be considered for permanent roles when suitable vacancies become available
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WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING

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You'll help make every meal service secure, smooth and enjoyable by:

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- Preparing dining rooms and meal-service areas
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- Plating, serving and clearing meals
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- Assisting with basic food preparation
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- Washing dishes and keeping kitchen areas clean
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- Following food-safety,



hygiene and infection-control requirements
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- Supporting cooks and other members of the food-services team
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- Taking the time to engage respectfully with our residents
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YOU'LL BE A GOOD FIT IF YOU:

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- Are reliable, friendly and comfortable working with older people
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- Can work safely and efficiently in a busy setting
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- Understand the importance of food safety, hygiene and teamwork
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- Have good communication skills and a positive attitude
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- Hold current Australian working rights
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- Can work across a range of days and shift times
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Experience in hospitality, food service, catering or a commercial kitchen would be helpful. Previous aged-care experience and a Food Safety or Food Handling Certificate are desirable but not essential.

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ABOUT UPA

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UPA of NSW is a values-driven, not-for-profit organisation providing residential aged care, home care and retirement living services throughout NSW.

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Our focus is simple: ensuring our residents always have "our people by their side".

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BEFORE YOU START

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Appointment is subject to satisfactory completion of UPA's required pre-employment checks, which may include:

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- National Criminal History Check
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- Pre-employment medical assessment
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- Evidence of vaccinations required under UPA policy
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- Verification of Australian working rights and relevant qualifications
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As this is casual employment, shifts will depend on operational requirements and your availability.

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READY TO APPLY?

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Click "Apply Now" and submit your resume. Let us know where you can work, when you're available and which shifts suit you.

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Applications will be reviewed as they are received, so get in early.

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UPA welcomes applications from people of all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, LGBTQIA+ people, veterans, refugees and people with disability.

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If you require an adjustment during the recruitment process, please let us know in your application.

📌 Food Services Assistant (Dubbo)
🏢 UPA External
📍 Dubbo