Food Services Assistant at UPA

Job Description:

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FOOD SERVICES ASSISTANT

UPA Aged Care Solutions is a not-for-profit, values-based organisation committed to providing high-quality Residential Aged Care, Home Care, and Retirement Services. We believe every individual has the right to live with dignity, respect, and security, and we strive to attract and retain top talent who share our philosophy of care.

We are looking for Food Services Assistants to join our team at Melrose Lodge, an 80-bed residential aged care facility based in Pendle Hill. As part of a large catering team you will play an important role ensuring our residents enjoy healthy and nourishing meals. This includes maintaining cleanliness of kitchen areas, assisting with meal preparation and supporting the serving and delivery of meals.

We are seeking people to provide a high standard of quality care to facility residents, by providing and maintaining a high standard of food service within the facility.

• Weekday and Weekends
• Morning or afternoon shifts

Tell us your preferences.

• Food handler basic training (Food Authority) or equivalent
• Experienced in preparation, serving and delivery of fresh meals
• Experience in table service and clearing duties
• Experience in working in a fast-paced kitchen and or bulk food preparation – desirable
• Knowledge and experience in working to the compliance of the Food Safety Standards to HACCP level
• Experience in Aged Care desirable
• Current First Aid Certificate desirable
• Excellent communication skills
• Team player who is highly motivated
• Availability to work various shifts across various days

• 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
• 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.

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, please contact the UPA Talent Team at recruitment@upa.org.au.

To find out more about UPA of NSW, 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 at recruitment@upa.org.au.

Job Info:

• Company: UPA
• Position: Food Services Assistant
• Work Location: New South Wales
• Country: AU

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