Food Services Assistant - Ascott Gardens

UPA External • Orange, CA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

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. We are looking for a Kitchen Assistant/Cook to join our team at Ascott Gardens Hostel 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.

Requirements

• Experienced in planning, preparation and cooking fresh meals
• Experience in table service and clearing duties
• Knowledge and experience in working to the compliance of the Food Safety Standards to HACCP level
• Excellent communication skills
• Team player who is highly motivated
• Availability to work various shifts across various days
• 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

Nice To Haves

• Experience in working in a fast-paced kitchen and or bulk food preparation
• Experience in Aged Care desirable
• Current First Aid Certificate desirable

Responsibilities

• Perform cooking and kitchen duties.
• Provide a high standard of quality care to facility residents.
• Maintain a high standard of cooking and food service within the facility.
• Planning, preparation and cooking fresh meals.
• Table service and clearing duties.

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed