Job Description

Job no:
Work type: Part Time
Location: Orange
Categories: Residential Care Services

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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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The Opportunity n

We are looking for a Cook to join our team at Prunus Lodge in our Central West Region. A great chance exists, with availability required on weekends, for someone to perform cooking and kitchen duties.

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We are seeking people to provide a high standard of quality care to facility residents, by providing and maintaining a high standard of cooking and food service within the facility.

What you will bring to the role: n

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- Experienced in planning, preparation and cooking fresh meals
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- Experience in table service and clearing duties
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- Experience in working in a fast-paced kitchen and or bulk food preparation – desirable
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- Knowledge and experience in working to the compliance of the Food Safety Standards to HACCP level
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- Experience in Aged Care desirable
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- Team player who is highly motivated Availability to work various shifts across various days
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Benefits and perks nn




- 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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- Access to a Wellness Program
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- Employee Assistance Program
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- Up to $500 retention bonus for permanent appointments
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- Platinum Member of the Australian College of Nursing
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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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- Opportunity to make a real difference to your community and the lives of those in need
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Pre-employment screening n

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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To find out more about UPA of NSW, we invite you to visit our website at

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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, please contact the UPA’s Talent Team at ***********@upa.org.au.

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Advertised: 09 Oct 2026 AUS Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 09 Nov 2026 AUS Eastern Daylight Time

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📌 Cook - Prunus Lodge (Orange)
🏢 UPA Aged Care Solutions
📍 Orange