Cook - Richmond Lodge - Casual

UPA Aged Care Solutions; Casino; On-site; AUD 30,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness Program

Employee Assistance Program

Retention bonus

Salary packaging options

Job summary

The United Protestant Association of NSW Limited (UPA) invites applications for a Kitchen Assistant/Cook at Richmond Lodge, NSW North Coast region, with weekend shifts and cooking duties for residents.

We seek individuals who can provide and maintain a high standard of cooking and food service within the facility, with a focus on resident wellbeing and compliance with Food Safety Standards.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook meals for residents within menu cycles.
• Maintain high standards of food service and dining room presentation.
• Assist with bulk food preparation and kitchen clean-up.
• Follow food safety standards and HACCP protocols.

Skills

Meal planning

Cooking

Food safety HACCP

Team player

Aged care experience

Job description

Job no: 493694
Work type: Casual
Location: Casino
Categories: Residential Care Services

KITCHEN ASSISTANT/COOK

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

The Opportunity

We are looking for a Kitchen Assistant/Cook to join our team at Richmond Lodge in our North Coast 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.

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***********@upa.org.au.

Advertised: 22 Oct 2026 AUS Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 23 Nov 2026 AUS Eastern Daylight Time