KITCHEN ASSISTANT 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 compliment of 1400 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 a Kitchen Assistant/Cook to join our team at Prunus Lodge in our Central West Region.A great opportunity exists, with availability required on weekends, for someone to perform cooking and kitchen duties.

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:

Experienced in planning, preparation and cooking fresh meals

Experience in table service and clearing duties

Experience in working in a fast-paced kitchen and or bulk food preparation – desirable

Knowledge and experience in working to the compliance of the Food Safety Standards to HACCP level

Knowledge and experience in working to the compliance of the Food Safety Standards to HACCP level

Experience in Aged Care desirable

Current First Aid Certificate desirable

Excellent communication skills

Team player who is highly motivated





Availability to work various shifts across various days

Benefits and perks

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)

Access to a Wellness Program

Employee Assistance Program

Up to $500 retention bonus for permanent appointments

Platinum Member of the Australian College of Nursing

Supportive and friendly work setting

Work/life balance and adaptable working arrangements available

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 is required to have completed/have a willingness to undertake the following:-

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)

Undertake a National Criminal History Check

Pre-Employment Medical Assessment

Appointment is subject to satisfactory 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 some adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better enable you to shine.

📌 Food Services Assistant (Molong)
🏢 UPA
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