Food Coordinator – East Cannington Elc

Ymca Wa

Australia

On-site

AUD 59,000 - 73,000

Part time

8 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

$66,046.50 (Pro Rata) + 12% Super + 4?

Immediate access to the 15% ECEC Reten

Part time 3.5 hours per day Mon – Fri

Flexible start and finish time (no..)

Potential to increase to 4.5 hrs per d

Generous corporate healthcare discoun

Genuine mentorship, and professional s

Discounted childcare up to 70% per day

$500 - Refer a friend incentive

WA based Non-For-Profit making a real…

Free employee assistance program

Job summary

Ymca WA is seeking a part-time Food Coordinator to craft nutritious menus for children, adapt to dietary needs, and maintain safety standards. You will work within a warm, multicultural centre, preparing morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea with support from a collaborative team.

The role requires a Food Safety Supervisor qualification (or willingness to obtain) and a Working with Children card; police checks are also needed.

Qualifications

Menu planning experience
Willing to obtain required certifications (Food Safety Supervisor)
National Police Certificate and Working with Children card required

Responsibilities

Create nutritious menu plans for morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea.
Maintain H&S standards and assist with kitchen duties and daily food prep.

Skills

Menu planning

Food safety awareness

Bright, friendly and energetic

Education

Food Safety Supervisor qualification

Job description

Our quest:

Hello,

We’re the Y WA

We’re on the lookout for a part‑time Food Coordinator who takes pride in creating nutritious magic!

When you help keep our children healthy and happy, they’re energised, curious, and ready to learn, play, and grow! And we want you to feel just as happy and fulfilled in your role. Take a look at the delicious perks waiting for you below!

Our scrumptious perks

$66,046.50 (Pro Rata) + 12% Super + Benefits
Immediate access to the 15% ECEC Worker Retention Payment
Part time position 3.5 hours per day Mon – Fri
Flexible start and finish time (no weekends required )
Potential to increase to 4.5 hrs per days as centre occupancy increases
Generous corporate healthcare discounts (up to 8%)
Genuine mentorship, and professional support
Discounted childcare up to 70% per day
$500 - Refer a friend incentive
Work for a WA based Non-For-Profit making a real difference in our local community with unwavering focus and commitment to safeguarding children
Free employee assistance program

What you’ll be doing

As the door opens at our multicultural centre you will notice large nature based play spaces and a warm home like learning environments, in a quiet suburban area. Welcome our children and families with a smile. You’ll get creative with your menu plans, embrace those special dietary needs, maintain the H&S standards, and work your magic for morning tea, lunch, and afternoon tea. Never fear, you’re not alone. Your fellow team members will always be keen to help.

You’ll be great in this role if you…

Are passionate about healthy & nutritious food for children.
Are Bright, friendly and energetic
Hold (or willing to obtain) the Food Safety Supervisor qualification
Hold (or willing to obtain) an I’m alert in Food safety and Food Allergy certification (preferred)
Can obtain a National Police Certificate and Working with Children card
Have childcare cooking experience or similar, (desirable but not essential)
Menu planning experience (preferred)Are available to work during school holiday periods

Our latest survey results

At the Y WA, we thrive on feedback and deeply value our people’s insights that drive positive change. With 9% growth in employee engagement over the past 12 months, in our latest survey our people love our open communication, recognition and the genuine care we provide for their wellbeing. They take pride in knowing their efforts impact our goals and make a real difference in the lives of children and young people. Join us and be part of a team that makes a lasting impact.

Closing date: Friday , 27th November 2026
We may start interviews before the closing date.

At the Y, we are committed to empowering all Children and Young People to feel safe and be safe, at the Y, in their families and in their communities. As such, we ensure that all of our candidates are appropriately screened (including police checks) to make sure that the right people are in the right roles.

To learn more about our screening processes, click here to view our Safeguarding Children and Young People Policy:

The Y WA kindly requests no unsolicited resumes or approaches from recruitment agencies or third parties.

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