About the Role
As the Food Coordinator, you will be responsible for preparing nutritious meals and snacks for children aged 0–5 years while ensuring the kitchen operates safely, efficiently, and in line with health and regulatory requirements.
You will work closely with the Campus Director, Educators, and families to ensure all children's dietary needs, allergies, and cultural food preferences are supported.
This role combines cooking, menu planning, food safety, organisation, and documentation, while contributing to a positive and welcoming centre workplace. You will also have the opportunity to support children's connection with food through gardening and sustainability experiences within the centre.
Key Responsibilities
Plan and prepare healthy meals and snacks in line with
Get Up & Grow
nutrition guidelines
Develop four-week rotating menus that are balanced, nutritious, and culturally inclusive
Manage food purchasing and ordering within the centre budget
Maintain accurate allergy and dietary requirement information and ensure documentation is up to date
Ensure the kitchen meets Food Safe and hygiene standards
Prepare meals that are appealing and encourage children to try new foods
Maintain a clean, organised, and safe kitchen environment
Work collaboratively with educators and families to support children's nutritional needs
Support gardening experiences and incorporate fresh produce and sustainability into children's learning where possible
Contribute to centre events and a positive team culture
Protect children from harm and ensure their health, safety, and wellbeing
Provide healthy, nutritious food and beverages that meet children's cultural, developmental, and health needs
Implement high-quality food safety and hygiene practices
Implement high-quality Work Health and Safety practices




Present a professional image at all times
About You
You will bring experience in childcare settings or food preparation, along with a genuine passion for children's health and wellbeing.
Essential Requirements
Hold a Certificate III qualification or be willing to work towards obtaining one
Valid Working with Children Check (WWCC)
Current First Aid Certificate
Understanding of food safety and special dietary needs
Experience in menu planning and ordering supplies
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Ability to maintain accurate documentation and records
Willingness to obtain a Food Handling Certificate
Desirable
Previous kitchen experience preferred (training and support will be provided)
Passion for gardening and an interest in incorporating gardening into children's learning experiences
What We Offer
Above Award pay rates (10% above award wages)
Permanent roles
Ongoing professional development and career progression
A supportive, community-focused work environment
About Us
Thriving Futures is a unique workforce development program dedicated to supporting early learning educators and services across remote and regional Australia. We work hand-in-hand with local centres like Newman Day Care Centre to recruit, train, and retain a sustainable, high-quality workforce.
You'll be based in the close-knit Pilbara community of Newman, WA, where your work will make a genuine difference in the lives of local children and families.
We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, mature-age workers, and parents returning to the workforce.
Learn more about our mission at Thriving Futures
Ready to Make a Difference?
Apply today and help shape the future of early learning in regional WA!

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