About Us
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 Senior Cookto join our team at Richmond Lodge to join our North-Western Region.
* Knowledge and experience in working to the compliance of the Food Safety Standards to HACCP level
* Strong time management and communication skills
* Understanding of resident's 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
* Team player who is highly motivated
* Availability to work weekend shifts
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)
* $33 - $36 per hour base salary. Note, the rate you are offered within this salary range is dependent on your skills, qualification, and level of experience.
* Access to a Wellness Program
* Employee Assistance Program
* Supportive and friendly work environment
* Work/life balance and flexible 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
* 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.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
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 recruitment@upa.org.au.
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