Man of many talents, David Parker, a Blayney local, has recently celebrated his 20th year working at Coles in Orange.

Previously working in the Blayney Abattoir for 20 years, then a change to Pizza hut. Through OCTEC Employment agency, 20 years ago, David began his journey at Coles.  

“When I first started, I was a checkout chick packing the groceries, then I was taking the trolley down for the customers and would pack their groceries into their car, after that I went into the Deli making pizzas.”

“I really enjoy stacking the chickens for the Deli, I also spent some time in the Bakehouse, making biscuits and packaging them.

“I knew my 20 years was coming soon though I wasn’t sure quite when. It was a big shock, Darren arranged everything, my family came, we had a lovely lunch upstairs where I was given my 20 years badge. I ate some delicious pav and I got to take the cake home,” David smiled. “I love working with everyone at Coles, they are all great people.”

David sister Ros Hancock mentioned David loved working at Pizza hut making pizzas, “He still raves about pizza hut every now and then,” Ros laughed.

“We cannot thank the Coles community enough, Store Manager Darren Nurcombe had been great all along, he has just spoilt David rotten, and Julie Robinson has also been amazing, working with David in the Deli, she is always there for him to turn to and ask a favour or to ask a question. Everyone has just been unbelievable.”

Unfortunately in January this year, David was diagnosed with brain and liver cancer, he is currently in Sydney for a cancer trial which is expected to take roughly six weeks.

We wish you the very best David and congratulations on your 20 years!