As the Food Coordinator, you will be responsible for preparing nutritious meals and snacks for children 0-5 years while ensuring the kitchen operates safely, efficiently and in line with health and regulatory requirements.
You will work closely with the Campus Director, Educators and families to ensure all children's dietary needs, allergies and cultural food preferences are supported.
This role combines cooking, menu planning, food safety and organisation, while contributing to a positive and welcoming centre environment.
Key Responsibilities
* Plan and prepare healthy meals and snacks in line with Get Up & Grow nutrition guidelines
* Develop four‐week rotating menus that are balanced, nutritious and culturally inclusive
* Manage food purchasing and ordering within the centre budget
* Maintain accurate allergy and dietary requirement information
* Ensure the kitchen meets Food Safe and hygiene standards
* Prepare meals that are appealing and encourage children to try new foods
* Maintain a clean, organised and safe kitchen environment
* Work collaboratively with educators and families to support children's nutritional needs
* Contribute to centre events and a positive team culture.
* Protect children from harm and ensure their health, safety and wellbeing
* Provide healthy, nutritious food and beverages which meet children's cultural, developmental and health needs
* Implement high quality food safety and hygiene practices
* Implement high quality Work Health and Safety practices
* Present a professional image
About You
* Understanding of food safety and special dietary needs
* Experience in menu planning and ordering supplies
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team
* Willingness to complete Food Safety training
* Valid Working with Children Check
What We Offer
* Above Award pay rates (10% above award wages)
* Permanent roles
* Ongoing professional development and career progression
* A supportive, community‐focused work environment
About Us
Thriving Futures is a unique workforce development program dedicated to supporting early learning educators and services across remote and regional Australia. We work hand‐in‐hand with local centres like Treloar Child Care Centre to recruit, train, and retain a sustainable, high‐quality workforce.
You'll be based in the vibrant mining town of South Hedland in the beautiful Pilbara region, where your contribution will have a real and lasting impact.
We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, mature‐age workers, and parents returning to the workforce.
Ready to Make a Difference?
Visit www.thrivingfutures.org.au to learn more about our mission and how you can be a part of it.
Apply today and shape the future of early learning in regional WA!
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