Senior Cook - Oolong Hostel

UPA Aged Care Solutions; Howlong; On-site; AUD 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Not-for-profit salary packaging

Wellness Program

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible working arrangements

Work-life balance

Job summary

United Protestant Association of NSW Limited is seeking a Cook for Oolong Hostel to prepare meals in line with HACCP and aged care dietary requirements. The role emphasises resident rights, dignity, and teamwork, with weekend shifts and a focus on quality service.

Strong communication and time management are essential to succeed in this busy, values-driven environment. Applicants should hold Certificates III/IV in Commercial Cookery/Hospitality and a Food Safety Supervisor certificate, with

Qualifications

• Knowledge and experience in working to the compliance of the Food Safety Standards to HACCP level.
• Strong time management and communication skills.
• Understanding of resident's 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 and Food Safety Supervisor Certification.
• Understanding of Aged Care Quality Standards and Special Dietary needs.
• Experience in Aged Care desirable.
• Team player who is highly motivated.
• Availability to work weekend shifts.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals meeting HACCP and aged care dietary requirements.
• Coordinate meal preparation with residents' dietary needs.
• Maintain food safety and hygiene standards.
• Participate in menu planning and staff communication.

Skills

HACCP knowledge

Time management

Communication

Resident rights and dignity of risk

Change management

MS Office Suite

Education

Certificate III in Commercial Cookery/Hospitality

Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery/Hospitality

Food Safety Supervisor Certificate

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

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 Cook to join our team at Oolong Hostel.

• Knowledge and experience in working to the compliance of the Food Safety Standards to HACCP level
• Strong time management and communication skills
• Understanding of resident's 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
• 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)
• $33 - $36 per hour base salary. Note, the rate you are offered within this salary range is dependent on your skills, qualification, and level of experience.
• Access to a Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• 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, please contact the UPA's Talent Team.