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 **** and a turnover in excess of $100M, UPA is a non-profit company limited by guarantee.
Residential Aged Care
Home Care Services
The Opportunity
We are looking for a Kitchen Assistant/Cook to join our team at Bracken House Hostel in our Western 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
Experience in Aged Care – desirable
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 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
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.
Interested
Simply click on the 'apply now' button and submit your cover letter and resume for consideration.
For a confidential discussion or to obtain a copy of the position description, please contact the UPA Talent Team at (email protected) .
To find out more about UPA of NSW, we invite you to visit our website at .
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 (email protected).
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