Chef

UPA; Wagga Wagga City Council; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration including not-for-profit salary packaging

Access to a Wellness Program

Employee Assistance Program

Supportive and friendly work environment

Work/life balance and flexible working arrangements

Opportunity to make a difference in the community

Job summary

A leading aged care service provider is seeking an experienced Chef to join its team at Gumleigh Gardens Aged Care Facility in Wagga Wagga. The role involves cooking and kitchen duties, maintaining high standards of food service for residents. Ideal candidates will have experience in bulk cooking, knowledge of food safety, and relevant certificates. The position requires weekend availability and offers a supportive work environment with competitive remuneration and community impact.

Qualifications

• Experience in bulk cooking, preferably in an aged care or healthcare setting.
• Knowledge of compliance with Food Safety Standards to HACCP level.
• Excellent time management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform cooking and kitchen duties at Gumleigh Gardens Aged Care Facility.
• Provide high-quality cooking and food service to residents.

Skills

Bulk cooking experience

Food Safety Standards compliance (HACCP)

Time management

Communication skills

Understanding of residents' rights

Ability to manage change

Microsoft Office Suite

Certificate III & IV in Commercial Cookery/Hospitality

Food Safety Supervisor Certificate

Understanding of Aged Care Quality Standards

Aged Care experience

Current First Aid Certificate

Team player

Education

Certificate III & IV in Commercial Cookery/Hospitality

Job description

Chef

The Organisation

UPA Aged Care Solutions is a not-for-profit, values-based organisation committed to providing high-quality Residential Aged Care, Home Care, and Retirement Services. We believe every individual has the right to live with dignity, respect, and security, and we strive to attract and retain top talent who share our philosophy of care.

The Opportunity

We are looking for a Chef to join our team at Gumleigh Gardens Aged Care Facility in Wagga Wagga. 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 bulk cooking, preferably in an aged care or healthcare setting
• Knowledge and experience in working to the compliance of the Food Safety Standards to HACCP level
• Strong time management and communication skills
• Understanding of residents 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)
• Access to a Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Supportive and friendly work environment
• Work/life balance and flexible working arrangements availableWorkplace 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.

To find out more about UPA of NSW, we invite you to visit our website at www.upa.org.au.

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 [e-mail].