Cook - Jindera Hostel

Bring your cooking skills to a role where every meal matters. Join UPA’s team in Jindera as a Casual Cook and help residents enjoy nutritious, delicious meals that support their wellbeing and individual dietary needs.

The United Protestant Association of NSW Limited (UPA) is a values-driven, not-for-profit organisation supporting communities across NSW through residential aged care, home care services and retirement villages.

Our values of Compassion, Respect, Integrity, Kindness and Inclusiveness guide everything we do.

We are seeking a motivated Casual Cook who takes pride in preparing quality meals and enjoys working as part of a supportive team.

You will help deliver a positive dining experience for our residents, cater to special dietary requirements and maintain food safety standards. 

You will bring:

• Certificate III and IV in Commercial Cookery/Hospitality.

• A Food Safety Supervisor Certificate.

• Knowledge of food safety standards and experience working within HACCP requirements.

• An understanding of the Aged Care Quality Standards and special dietary needs.

• Respect for residents’ rights, person-centred care and dignity of risk.

• Strong communication, organisation and time management skills.

• A positive team approach and the ability to adapt to changing priorities.

• Confidence using Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.

• Availability to work weekend shifts.

Experience in aged care and a current First Aid Certificate are desirable.

Appointment is subject to satisfactory completion of all required pre-employment checks, including:

• Meeting UPA’s Immunisation and Vaccination Policy requirements, including evidence of required COVID-19 and annual influenza vaccinations.

• A National Criminal History Check.

• A Pre-employment Medical Assessment.

Click Apply Now and submit your resume and cover letter. We look forward to hearing from you.

To learn more about UPA, visit www.upa.org.au.

We welcome applications from people of all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees and people with disability. If you require adjustments during the recruitment or interview process, please contact UPA’s Talent Team.

Advertised: 08 Oct 2026 AUS Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 08 Nov 2026 AUS Eastern Daylight Time

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