Kitchen Assistant - Casual Pool - Prunus Lodge

UPA Corporation Bhd; Molong; On-site; AUD 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible shifts

Competitive casual rates

Additional Christmas/New Year work

UPA induction and support

Work with familiar residents and teams

Employee Assistance Program

Potential for permanent roles

Job summary

UPA Corporation Bhd – Molong NSW is seeking casual Food Services Assistants to support across Prunus lodge, Molong, especially during Christmas, New Year and beyond. These are direct UPA roles with induction, support and potential pathway to ongoing or permanent employment.

Flexibility is valued with shifts matched to availability; casual rates apply with loadings and penalties. Prior hospitality experience is helpful, but not essential, and there is an opportunity to work extra hours and across

Qualifications

• No experience required.
• Hospitality or food service experience helpful; aged-care experience and a Food Safety certificate are desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Preparing dining rooms and meal-service areas.
• Plating, serving and clearing meals.
• Assisting with basic food preparation.
• Washing dishes and keeping kitchen areas clean.
• Following food-safety, hygiene and infection-control requirements.
• Supporting cooks and other members of the food-services team.
• Taking the time to engage respectfully with our residents.

Job description

UPA Corporation Bhd – Molong NSW

Full time

No experience required

5d ago , from Our Mob - Job Board for First Nations Jobseekers

Good food matters. So does the person serving it.

At UPA, mealtimes are more than another task on the roster. They’re a chance for residents to enjoy good food, have a chat and feel at home.

We’re building a casual pool of Food Services Assistants to support our residential aged-care homes across Prunus lodge, Molong throughout Christmas, New Year and beyond.

If you’re looking for extra shifts, flexible work around your other commitments or a possible pathway into permanent employment, this could be a great fit.

WHY THIS CASUAL ROLE IS DIFFERENT

These are direct UPA employment opportunities not agency placements. You won’t just be another name filling a shift, you’ll be a UPA employee and part of the team from day one.

You’ll receive a proper UPA induction, ongoing workplace support and the chance to work with familiar residents, teams and homes rather than starting from scratch every shift.

It’s the flexibility of casual work, with real connection and support, and the potential to move into ongoing or permanent employment when opportunities become available.

You’ll receive:

• Flexible shifts matched to your availability where possible
• Competitive casual rates, including applicable loadings and penalty rates
• Opportunities for additional work over Christmas, New Year and beyond
• Proper UPA induction, training and workplace support
• The chance to work with familiar residents, employees and homes
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program and wellbeing support
• The opportunity to be considered for permanent roles when suitable vacancies become available

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING

You’ll help make every meal service safe, smooth and enjoyable by:

• Preparing dining rooms and meal-service areas
• Plating, serving and clearing meals
• Assisting with basic food preparation
• Washing dishes and keeping kitchen areas clean
• Following food-safety, hygiene and infection-control requirements
• Supporting cooks and other members of the food-services team
• Taking the time to engage respectfully with our residents

YOU’LL BE A GOOD FIT IF YOU:

• Are reliable, friendly and comfortable working with older people
• Can work safely and efficiently in a busy environment
• Understand the importance of food safety, hygiene and teamwork
• Have good communication skills and a positive attitude
• Can work across a range of days and shift times

Experience in hospitality, food service, catering or a commercial kitchen would be helpful. Previous aged-care experience and a Food Safety or Food Handling Certificate are desirable but not essential.

ABOUT UPA

UPA of NSW is a values-driven, not-for-profit organisation providing residential aged care, home care and retirement living services throughout NSW.

Our focus is simple: ensuring our residents always have “our people by their side”.

BEFORE YOU START

Appointment is subject to satisfactory completion of UPA’s required pre-employment checks, which may include:

• National Criminal History Check
• Pre-employment medical assessment
• Evidence of vaccinations required under UPA policy
• Verification of Australian working rights and relevant qualifications

As this is casual employment, shifts will depend on operational requirements and your availability.

This job was originally advertised via Our Mob - The Job Board for First Nations Jobseekers.