Food Coordinator – East Cannington ELC

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!

Your 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.

How to apply

Click on the “Apply” button below to submit your application. Please submit a cover letter and CV with your application. For the full job description click on the PDF file on the attachment link below. Should you require any further information please call Karen Dudek on ************ or email ************************

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.

Attachments:
- Food Coordinator - ELC.pdf
- Recruitment Application Form (Aug 2024).doc
- Verify an Applicants Identity.pdf