About Us   

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.   

The opportunity  

We are currently seeking a Kitchen Hand with a passion for community service and a commitment to helping others. This is a casual position with weekend availability required, where you will perform kitchen hand duties in our fast-paced environment.

If you enjoy working as part of a supportive team and thrive in a busy kitchen setting, we want to hear from you!

What you will need:

• Experience in planning, preparation, and cooking fresh meals
• Experience in table service and clearing duties
• Experience in working in a fast-paced kitchen or bulk food preparation (preferred)
• Knowledge of food safety standards and compliance with HACCP (Food Safety) protocols
• A positive attitude and willingness to contribute to a compassionate and respectful workplace

Why work for us  

• Competitive pay with salary packaging options (up to $15,900 living expenses and $2,650 entertainment benefits, tax-free)  
• Access to a Wellness Program and Employee Assistance Program  
• Retention bonus for permanent appointments  
• Supportive and friendly work environment  
• Flexible working arrangements for a great work/life balance 
• Ongoing workplace education and support  
• Make a real difference to your community and residents' lives!  

Pre-employment screening 

The successful applicant must have the right to work in Australia and be willing to complete the following: 

• National Criminal History Check 
• Pre-Employment Checks 
• Vaccination in accordance with UPA’s Immunisation and Vaccination Policy 

Appointment is subject to satisfactory pre-employment screening and confirmation of the applicant’s right to work in Australia. 

If you wish to apply, please click the ‘Apply Now’ button and submit your cover letter and resume for consideration. Please note that applications sent via email will not be accepted. 

For more information about the role, please contact recruitment@upa.org.au  

To learn more about UPA and explore our current job opportunities, 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 Recruitment Team at recruitment@upa.org.au.