Good food matters.
So does the person serving it.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.We're building a casual pool of Food Services Assistants to support our residential aged-care homes across (INSERT LOCATION) throughout Christmas, New Year and beyond.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.WHY THIS CASUAL ROLE IS DIFFERENTThese 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.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.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.You'll receive:Flexible shifts matched to your availability where possibleCompetitive casual rates, including applicable loadings and penalty ratesOpportunities for additional work over Christmas, Recent Year and beyondProper UPA induction, training and workplace supportThe chance to work with familiar residents, employees and homesAccess to our Employee Assistance Program and wellbeing supportThe opportunity to be considered for permanent roles when suitable vacancies become availableWHAT YOU'LL BE DOINGYou'll help make every meal service protected, smooth and enjoyable by:Preparing dining rooms and meal-service areasPlating,



serving and clearing mealsAssisting with basic food preparationWashing dishes and keeping kitchen areas cleanFollowing food-safety, hygiene and infection-control requirementsSupporting cooks and other members of the food-services teamTaking the time to engage respectfully with our residentsYOU'LL BE A GOOD FIT IF YOU:Are reliable, friendly and comfortable working with older peopleCan work safely and efficiently in a busy environmentUnderstand the importance of food safety, hygiene and teamworkHave good communication skills and a positive attitudeCan work across a range of days and shift timesExperience 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.ABOUT UPAUPA of NSW is a values-driven, not-for-profit organisation providing residential aged care, home care and retirement living services throughout NSW.Our focus is simple: ensuring our residents always have "our people by their side".
BEFORE YOU STARTAppointment is subject to satisfactory completion of UPA's required pre-employment checks, which may include:National Criminal History CheckPre-employment medical assessmentEvidence of vaccinations required under UPA policyVerification of Australian working rights and relevant qualificationsAs this is casual employment, shifts will depend on operational requirements and your availability.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.If you require an adjustment during the recruitment process, please let us know in your application.This job was originally advertised via Our Mob - The Job Board for First Nations Jobseekers.
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📌 Food Services Assistant (Wollongong)
🏢 UPA Corporation Bhd
📍 Wollongong