Food Services Assistant (Dubbo)

Food Services Assistant/ Cook Make Every Meal Matter Join the team at UPA NSW – Gumleigh Gardens Hostel At UPA NSW, we believe in having “our people by our side.” As a trusted not-for-profit aged care organisation supporting communities across NSW, we are passionate about delivering compassionate care, meaningful connections, and high-quality services to older Australians. We are currently seeking a caring and reliable Kitchen Assistant/Cook to join our friendly team at Gumleigh Gardens Hostel in the Riverina Murray Region. If you enjoy cooking, working with people, and making a positive difference every day, we would love to hear from you. About the Role This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced kitchen environment and takes pride in preparing nutritious, home-style meals for our residents. You will support the delivery of high-quality food services while helping create a warm and welcoming dining experience for residents. Weekend availability is required, with shifts available across various days and times. What You’ll Be Doing
- Assisting with meal preparation and cooking fresh meals
- Supporting kitchen operations and food service delivery
- Table service and clearing duties
- Maintaining cleanliness and food safety standards
- Working collaboratively with the care and hospitality team
- Helping provide a positive dining experience for residents What You’ll Bring
- Experience in meal preparation and cooking
- Experience working in kitchens or bulk food preparation environments
- Understanding of food safety and HACCP standards
- A positive, team-focused attitude
- Robust communication skills
- Flexibility to work a variety of shifts, including weekends
- Aged care experience (desirable)
- Current First Aid Certificate (desirable) Why Join UPA? At UPA, you’ll be part of a supportive organisation where your work truly matters. We offer:
- Competitive pay and salary packaging benefits
- Tax-free not-for-profit advantages up to $15,900 plus entertainment benefits
- Employee Wellness Program
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Up to $500 retention bonus for permanent employees
- Supportive and friendly team culture
- Flexible work arrangements and work/life balance
- Ongoing training and workplace support
- The chance to make a real difference in your local community Pre-Employment Requirements Successful applicants will be required to:
- Provide evidence of vaccinations in line with UPA’s Immunisation Policy, including COVID-19 and annual influenza vaccination
- Complete a National Criminal History Check
- Undertake a Pre-Employment Medical Assessment Appointment is subject to satisfactory completion of all pre-employment checks. Legal Disclaimer UPA welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, LGBTQIA+ individuals, veterans, refugees, and people with disability. #J-18808-Ljbffr Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3r7z9a