Child Care Food Coordinator – Palmerston

Do you have a passion for cooking and creating delicious meals but no longer want to do the long hours required in the hospitality industry?

Maybe you are a parent returning to the workforce and looking for part-time hours with flexibility that fit within the school hours? If so, this role is for you!

We are looking for a Food Coordinator to work 60 hours per fortnight (Monday to Friday) at our Palmerston service. This is a Permanent Part Time position with no late nights or weekend work!

About Child Australia:

Child Australia is an early childhood education and care organisation providing services throughout Western Australia and Northern Territory regions. Working collaboratively with children, their parents, families, early childhood professionals and the local community, we aim to develop and expand the education and care that children receive within their first years of life.

Child Australia is regarded as a leading authority on capacity building within the early to middle childhood sector, through providing professional development, information, online training and a wealth of professional resources.

About the Opportunity

The Food Coordinator will provide healthy and nutritious snacks and meals for children and is also required to maintain the kitchen/dining environment in line with Health Regulations.

To succeed in this role you will need:

• Food Handling and Hygiene certified course
• SITSS00069 Food Safety Supervision Skill Set or willing to obtain
• Valid Working with Children Check
• Current First Aid Certificate
• Knowledge of food safe requirements
• Knowledge of special dietary considerations
• Experience in menu planning and provision ordering
• Ability to work well on own and within a team environment

What we can offer you:

• Up to 15% above award rate
• Be recognised through our Aspire Reward & Recognition program!
• Discounted childcare fees for staff requiring childcare across our centers
• A stable and experienced team
• Ongoing professional development
• Free counselling services through our Employee Assistance Program
• Discounts with over 50 popular retailers

Application Instructions

Please provide a current resume that highlights your work experience.