Food Coordinator

_**Build your brighter future with Buttercups Childcare**_ _

Are you ready to make a real impact in the lives of children and their families? At Buttercups Childcare, we’re not just an independent childcare and early learning service provider - we’re a team of passionate educators dedicated to shaping brighter futures. Founded and managed in West Australia, with a commitment to providing exceptional care, we offer the perfect environment to grow your career whilst making a difference every day. 

**Why choose Buttercups?** 
- **Above award wages** to reward your hard work. 
- **Up to 95% staff discount** on childcare fees - because we believe in supporting our team. 
- **Be part of something special**: Contribute to a fast-growing, dynamic company. ‘

**Celebrating our educators with the Worker Retention Payment **

From the day you start you will receive Buttercups above award wages and the WRP 10%. This payment is a well-earned acknowledgment of the passion, skill, and commitment of our incredible educators.  

**Your next big opportunity: Food Coordinator for our Beechboro centre** 

We are seeking a **Food Coordinator**dedicated to providing children with a healthy and balanced diet to support their development and growth at our established centre in Beechboro takeon a **temporary opportunity to cover a parental leave position**.

**In this role, you will**: 
- Ensure the timely preparation of all food requirements.  
- Manage and cater to the individual dietary needs of each child.  
- Plan and prepare nutritious meals throughout the day, including main meals.  
- Diligently complete daily records in line with the Food Safety Act.  
- Maintain the highest standards of kitchen safety and hygiene. 
- Foster strong, positive relationships with team members to create a supportive work environment.  
- Consistently adhere to health and safety standards.  

**What you bring to the table: **
- A warm and caring personality, with the ability to **establish and nurture positive relationships** with staff, children and families through excellent communication skills. 
- A current **Child Protection certificate**, **WWCC**, and **Police Clearance** (or the ability to obtain at onboarding).  
- A **Food Safety Supervisor certificate** is preferred.

**Job Type**: Fixed term

Work Location: In person