Senior Cook - Oolong Hostel

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- Vaccinated in accordance with UPA’s Immunis

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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 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
Current First Aid Certificate desirable
Excellent communication skills
Team player who is highly motivated
Availability to work weekend shifts

What We Offer

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✓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

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.  

Interested
Simply click on the ‘apply now’ button and submit your cover letter and resume for consideration.  For a confidential discussion or to obtain a copy of the position description, we invite you to visit our website at www.upa.org.au.   

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.

Advertised: 08 Sep 2026 AUS Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: 08 Oct 2026 AUS Eastern Daylight Time

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