Do you love creating nutritious meals that children genuinely enjoy?
Are you passionate about healthy eating, organisation, and making a positive difference in children's lives every day?

Tranby Childcare is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Food Coordinator to join our welcoming team. Catering for up to 150 children each day, you'll play a vital role in supporting children's health, wellbeing, and development by preparing fresh, nutritious meals in a safe and welcoming environment.

This is more than just a cooking role, you'll be an important part of our community, building positive relationships with children, families, and educators while helping foster healthy eating habits from an early age.

As our Food Coordinator, you will be responsible for the day-to-day operation of our centre kitchen, ensuring meals are nutritious, well-presented, and prepared in accordance with Food Safety Standards and the National Quality Framework.

Your responsibilities will include:

- Planning and preparing nutritious breakfasts, morning teas, lunches, afternoon teas and late snacks.
- Developing rotating seasonal menus in line with the Australian Dietary Guidelines and Get Up & Grow recommendations.
- Preparing meals that cater for allergies, intolerances, cultural preferences and medical dietary requirements.
- Maintaining exceptional food safety, hygiene and kitchen cleanliness standards.
- Managing food ordering, stock rotation and inventory.
- Monitoring kitchen budgets and minimising food waste.
- Working collaboratively with educators to support children's learning around healthy eating and nutrition.




- Building positive relationships with children by encouraging a love of healthy food.
- Maintaining accurate food safety, temperature and cleaning records.
- Ensuring compliance with all relevant food safety legislation and childcare regulations.

About You

We're looking for someone who:

- Loves cooking fresh, wholesome meals.
- Is organised, reliable and able to manage a busy kitchen with our Kitchen hand.
- Takes pride in maintaining a clean and efficient workspace.
- Enjoys working as part of a supportive team.
- Has a warm and friendly approach with children and families.
- Can multitask and remain calm during busy service periods.
- Has excellent time management and organisational skills.
- Food Safety Supervisor Certificate (or willingness to obtain).
- Current Working with Children Check (or ability to obtain).
- Knowledge of food allergies and secure food preparation practices.
- Understanding of Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) requirements.
- Previous experience in commercial, school, aged care or childcare catering is highly regarded.

Why Join Tranby?

At Tranby, we're proud of our supportive team culture and commitment to providing the very best outcomes for children and families.

We offer:

- A welcoming and inclusive workplace.
- Supportive leadership team.
- Opportunities to contribute ideas and menu planning.
- The chance to make a genuine difference in children's health and wellbeing every day.

If you're passionate about healthy food, enjoy working with children, and are looking for a rewarding role where every day is meaningful, we'd love to hear from you.

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📌 Childcare - Food Coordinator (Baldivis)
🏢 Tranby College
📍 Baldivis