Senior Cook - Oolong Hostel

The Organisation

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

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


• Current First Aid Certificate desirable


• Excellent communication skills


• 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.