Food Services Assistant - Prunus Lodge

UPA; Molong; On-site; AUD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness Program

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible working arrangements

Salary packaging options

Job summary

UPA is seeking a Kitchen Assistant/Cook to join Prunus Lodge in the Central West Region. The role requires hands-on cooking and kitchen duties with weekend availability to support residents and the care team.

You will prepare fresh meals, assist with table service and clearing, and uphold HACCP-based Food Safety Standards in a fast-paced aged-care kitchen. Excellent communication, reliability and a team approach are essential in our values-driven not-for-profit environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in planning, preparation and cooking fresh meals
• Experience in table service and clearing duties
• Experience in fast-paced kitchen or bulk food preparation (desirable)
• Knowledge of HACCP and Food Safety Standards
• Experience in Aged Care desirable
• Current First Aid Certificate desirable
• Excellent communication skills
• Team player with flexibility to work various shifts

Responsibilities

• Cook and provide meals to residents in a high standard
• Maintain quality of food service within the facility
• Work in a fast-paced kitchen and/or bulk food preparation
• Ensure compliance with Food Safety Standards to HACCP level

Job description

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 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.

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.