Food Coordinator at Buttercups Childcare

**Introduction to Buttercups - what we are about** **‘Come join us’ - **Building Brighter Futures is not just a ‘catch phrase’. Its our passion and total commitment to providing a warm friendly home environment to ensure our children have the best possible start to life. If this sounds like something you would like to be a part of, then we want you.. We are a family-owned, independent childcare and early learning service provider, with a genuine focus on providing quality care, having collaborative partnerships and developing meaningful connections with our children, families and the community. At Buttercups, we recognise each child as an individual with unique abilities and this belief is supported by Buttercups core philosophy for all our staff, whatever their role, to know every child and their families. We are passionate about early education, understand it plays a critical role in the building blocks of life, the positive impact it has on the children we care for, the families who trust us and the community we are a part of. Buttercups has an open-door policy for families and staff, we are available to answer queries, provide feedback, support or guidance to ensure exceptional outcomes. Your family is our family - It's the Buttercups way **About our Centre**: Buttercups Mindarie is an exciting, brand new Centre in Perth's northern suburbs. With great opportunity to work with modern resources and equipment to develop meaningful relationships from day one, and assist with the care of children and families. **The Opportunity**: We are seeking a Food Co-ordinator who is passionate about providing children a healthy and balanced diet to support their development and growth. You must have the ability to maintain a standard aligned to Health Regulations and meet any dietary requirements. Buttercups roles are highly sort after, we provide out staff a rewarding and supportive working environment and a competitive salary, offering **above standard market pay rates**. If you know someone that would be a great fit for the team, you can’t go past our referral scheme, earn a minimum of $1,000 per referral. **Qualifications required**: - Current Working with Children Check - Current Police check - Good verbal and written communication skills - Current "I'm Alert Food Safety" Certificate - Child Protection - Food Safety Supervisor Certificate (preferred) **Your key priorities will be to**: - The ability to work within a time frame to prepare food requirements - Be able to manage the individual dietary requirements of children as well as the main meal - Able to understand and complete the daily records required by the Food Safety Act - Be responsible for maintaining the safety and hygiene of the kitchen - Maintain a positive working relationship with team members - Ensure health and safety standards are adhered to at all times **Benefits**: - **Supporting our families** through up to 95% staff discount on childcare fees and salary packaging options - Accessibility to great staff incentives, discounts and rewards - Investing in employee growth and development - Attractive salary with performance-based bonuses - The exciting opportunity to be involved with an expanding company - Copy of your Qualification - Copy of your Working with Children - Work Rights Evidence (Passport, Visa details, birth certificate) **Job Type**: Part-time Part-time hours: 15-37.5 per week **Salary**: $30.00 - $35.00 per hour Expected hours: 15 - 37.5 per week **Benefits**: - Childcare assistance - Employee discount - Professional development assistance - Referral program Schedule: - Day shift - Monday to Friday Ability to commute/relocate: - Mindarie, WA: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (required) Licence/Certification: - Working with Children Check (preferred) - National Police Clearance (preferred) Work Authorisation: - Australia (required) Work Location: In person