At a Glance
- Tasks: Prepare and cook nutritious meals for children in a fun, supportive environment.
- Company: Join a vibrant team at Mulberry Tree, focused on healthy eating and teamwork.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexible hours, generous discounts on childcare, and fantastic training opportunities.
- Other info: Participate in team events and enjoy a strong work-life balance.
- Why this job: Make a positive impact on children's health while working in a friendly team.
- Qualifications: Experience in cooking and a passion for healthy meals are essential.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and creative Food Coordinator to join our Karrinyup team. The position is a part-time role, working Monday to Friday, 8.00am to 12.30pm, but we can be a little flexible on the start time. The role involves preparing and cooking nutritional meals for the children in our service. While you may not be directly working with the children, you must have a warm and friendly nature. It is possible that you will be required to answer a variety of questions including but not limited to; who you are, what you are cooking, and ‘but why’. Relationships are important within our team, as effective teamwork provides stability, job satisfaction and helps us navigate the day successfully.
We believe that mealtimes are a great social experience where all children sit together to share a meal. In partnership, our role is to help develop healthy meal options and provide children with whole foods and healthy food choices during this time.
The Mulberry Tree difference:
- Generous Staff Appreciation Budgets at each centre to strengthen relationships and reward our teams.
- 65% discount on your childcare fees (conditions apply).
- Fantastic training and development programs.
- Strong focus on work-life balance.
- Support and availability of a WA based Senior Management team.
- Great company where the culture is fun, professional and supportive of all team members.
- Relationship centred environments.
- Uniform allocations (annual).
The Role:
The role requires an experienced cook, with a similar philosophy, to deliver healthy and nutritionally balanced meals for children aged 6 weeks to 5 years. Responsibilities include:
- Preparation and cooking of meals (morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea).
- Menu planning in accordance to management approval and centre budget.
- Ensure familiarity with dietary requirements of children within the centre.
- Maintain a high level of hygiene, health and safety standards at all times.
Key Requirements:
- Experience in a home or commercial kitchen is preferred.
- Hold or willing to obtain a Food Safety Supervision Skill Set Certificate.
- Current Working with Children Check or willingness to obtain.
- Ability to work collaboratively and cooperatively in a team environment.
- Passionate about delivering healthy meals to children.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Cook employer: Mulberry Tree Childcare
Mulberry Tree Childcare offers a warm and friendly work environment that values teamwork and collaboration. Employees enjoy flexible working hours and opportunities to participate in team-building events outside of work, fostering strong relationships among staff. The company is committed to maintaining high hygiene and safety standards while providing nutritious meals for children, making it an attractive employer for those passionate about childcare and nutrition.
