Location: Landsdale

Centre Capacity: 129 Children

Compensation: $30.00 - $32.00 per hour (based on experience and qualifications)

Part-Time | 35 hours per week | Permanent | Monday to Friday

Availability Required: Between 7:30am – 2:00pm

Are you passionate about nutrition and nurturing young minds through wholesome food? Tall Tree Early Learning Landsdale is seeking a dedicated Food Coordinator to join our warm, community-focused center. This is a rewarding opportunity to prepare healthy, age-appropriate meals for children aged 6 weeks to 5 years, supporting their wellbeing and development through a nourishing daily routine.

About the Role:

As the Food Coordinator at Tall Tree Early Learning Landsdale, you will be responsible for preparing nutritious meals and snacks for children aged 0–5 years. Working with a pre-planned menu, you will adjust meals to ensure they are developmentally appropriate for different age groups, while accommodating allergies and dietary requirements.

This role also includes managing food ordering, with one dedicated hour per week provided for this task. In addition to meal preparation, you will maintain the cleanliness and hygiene of the kitchen, ensuring food safety standards are consistently met. This is a hands-on role with a strong focus on creating a warm, safe, and positive food culture during mealtimes.

Your Responsibilities:

• Prepare and serve nutritious, age-appropriate meals and snacks daily
• Modify meals for dietary needs and developmental stages
• Manage weekly food orders (1 hour planning time included)
• Maintain food safety, hygiene, and cleanliness in the kitchen
• Support educators during mealtimes and promote healthy eating habits
• Ensure compliance with all food safety and health regulations

What We’re Looking For:

We’re looking for someone reliable, enthusiastic, and passionate about nutrition in an early learning environment. The ideal candidate will:

• Have prior experience in a professional kitchen (early learning or similar preferred)
• Have experience preparing meals for large groups, ideally in a high-capacity childcare or similar setting
• Be confident in managing food safety and hygiene
• Understand the nutritional needs of children aged 0–5
• Work efficiently with strong time management skills
• Be a great communicator and team player
• Hold full working rights in Australia

Why Join Tall Tree?

At our 129 -place Landsdale centre, we offer a welcoming, supportive culture where your contributions are truly valued.

Here’s why educators and professionals love working with us:

• A nurturing, collaborative team environment
• Dedicated planning time and operational support
• Opportunities for growth and professional development
• Generous childcare discounts across all Atlantis Group centres
• Complimentary annual flu vaccinations
• Access to exclusive retail discounts and wellbeing resources
• Participation in staff appreciation and social events
• Eligibility for the Childcare Worker Retention Grant (10% increase on base award rates)

About Us:

Tall Tree Early Learning, part of the Atlantis Group, has been a trusted name in early education in Perth for over 28 years. We pride ourselves on high-quality care, long-standing family values, and a strong commitment to our team, children, and families across all our centres.

If you're ready to bring your love of food into a meaningful role that helps children thrive—apply now to join the Tall Tree Early Learning Landsdale team!