Job Description

Food Coordinator – Tall Tree Early Learning Leederville 🍏👩‍🍳

Are you passionate about cooking healthy, delicious meals and making a positive impact on young children’s lives? Atlantis and Tall Tree Early Learning Centres are looking for a dedicated and reliable Food Coordinator to prepare nutritious meals for children aged 0-5. If you love cooking and understand the power of good nutrition, we'd love to meet you!

About Tall Tree and Atlantis

With over 26 years in Perth's Northern suburbs, Atlantis and Tall Tree Early Learning Centres have been trusted by families to provide a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment for children aged 0-12. Our 10 Long Day Care Centres and 9 Outside School Hours Care facilities are proud to serve as pillars in Early Childhood Education and Care.

What We Offer:

• Meaningful Role: Make a real difference by providing healthy, delicious meals that support children’s growth and development.
• Collaborative Team Environment: Join a team that values teamwork, care, and professionalism.
• Supportive Culture: Enjoy training opportunities, flexible support, and a culture that prioritizes the wellbeing of both our team and children.
• Health & Wellbeing Program: Access our wellness program, including annual flu shots and wellbeing resources.
• Childcare Discounts: Enjoy discounted rates at any Atlantis Group Early Learning and OSHC centres.
• Community Connections: Participate in social events and team-building activities that foster a warm, supportive environment.

About the Role:

As a Food Coordinator, you’ll be responsible for preparing fresh, age-appropriate meals for children aged 0-5. This includes accommodating dietary requirements, managing kitchen cleanliness, and ensuring a safe, hygienic food preparation environment. You’ll also play a key role in creating a positive food culture at mealtimes, making it an enjoyable experience for our little ones. This is a hands-on role, and you’ll be involved in everything from food prep to dishwashing.

Your Responsibilities Will Include:

• Meal Preparation & Cooking: Prepare balanced, nutritious meals and snacks tailored to children’s needs.
• Dishwashing & Kitchen Maintenance: Ensure dishes, utensils, and kitchen equipment are clean and hygienic, upholding high standards of food safety and hygiene.
• Support a Safe and Nurturing Environment: Ensure children feel valued, secure, and supported at all times.
• Collaborate with Educators: Work alongside qualified team members to support children's learning and development through healthy mealtimes.
• Engage with Children: Foster a positive food culture by helping children learn about healthy food choices.

What We’re Looking For:

• Genuine Passion for Nutrition & Early Childhood Education: A love for preparing wholesome meals and a desire to positively impact children's lives.
• Experience in Food Preparation: Previous experience working in a kitchen, ideally in a childcare or education setting.
• Attention to Detail: A high standard of cleanliness and hygiene.
• Excellent Communication Skills: Ability to connect with children, families, and colleagues.
• Full Work Rights in Australia.

Ready to Cook Up Something Special?

If you're ready to take on this exciting and rewarding role, we’d love to hear from you! Reach out to us at 📞 0423 505 065 or via email at ✉️ talent@atlantisonline.com.au to learn more.