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
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 Chance
We are looking for a Casual Cook to join our team at Oolong 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
Benefits 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.
Interested?
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.