Food Coordinator/Cook

One Tree Community Services; Derby; On-site; AUD 20,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

One Tree Community Services is seeking a part-time Food Coordinator/Cook for their Derby Children's Service. The successful candidate will prepare nutritious meals according to guidelines, accommodate diverse dietary needs, and manage food budgets, ensuring all safety standards are met in a caring environment. This role offers valuable experience with children’s nutrition and a supportive community-focused work culture.

Benefits

4 weeks’ annual leave, plus 2 weeks off over the festive season

Mentoring and access to Employee Assistance Program

Uniforms provided

Length of service incentives

Qualifications

• Experience in food preparation, preferably in a childcare or similar setting.
• Knowledge of food safety standards.
• Ability to work with diverse dietary requirements.

Responsibilities

• Prepare nutritious meals for children in accordance with the ‘Staying Healthy’ guidelines.
• Create menus that cater to various cultural and dietary needs.
• Ensure all food safety standards are met during preparation and service.
• Manage food budget effectively.

Skills

Food Preparation

Food Safety Standards

Cultural Dietary Requirements

Job description

Position: Food Coordinator/Cook

Status: Part time – 20 hours per week (Monday – Friday)

Hourly rate: $30.26 per hour (inclusive all allowances/loadings), plus super

Centre name: One Tree Derby Children’s Service

Location: Derby, Western Australia 6728

Responsibilities

• Prepare nutritious meals for children in accordance with the ‘Staying Healthy’ guidelines.
• Create menus that cater to various cultural and dietary needs.
• Ensure all food safety standards are met during preparation and service.
• Manage food budget effectively.

Qualifications and Skills

• Experience in food preparation, preferably in a childcare or similar setting.
• Knowledge of food safety standards.
• Ability to work with diverse dietary requirements.

Benefits offered

• 4 weeks’ annual leave, plus 2 weeks off over the festive season (pro-rata)
• Mentoring and access to our Employee Assistance Program
• Uniforms provided
• Length of service incentives

About the role

You will be the heart of the center, where good food prepared by someone who truly cares makes all the difference. In this role, you will create menus based on the ‘Staying Healthy’ guidelines, provide adequate and nutritious meals for children, and ensure that everything is done within budget. Working with a range of different cultures and dietary needs is essential, making this position vital to the service as it ensures essential nutrition for the children.