Food Coordinator Assistant Educator– East Cannington ELC

Our quest:

Hello

Were the Y WA

Were on the lookout for a parttime Food Coordinator who takespride in creating nutritious magic! Youll hold a Certificate IIIand be keen to work primarily as a Food Coordinator with theflexibility to pick up shifts as an Assistant Educator on the floorwhen neededperfect for adding some variety to your day.

When you help keep our children healthy and happy theyreenergised curious and ready to learn play and grow! And we wantyou to feel just as happy and fulfilled in your role. Take a lookat the delicious perks waiting for you below!

Your scrumptious perks

• $63063 (Pro Rata) 12% Super Benefits
• Immediate access to the 15% ECEC Worker Retention Payment
• Part time position 3 hours per day with flexible start and finish times
• Holding a Cert III you could also pick up shifts as an assistant educator
• Negotiate your start and finish time (no weekends required )
• Generous corporate healthcare discounts (up to 8%)
• Genuine mentorship and professional support
• Discounted childcare up to 70% per day
• $500 - Refer a friend incentive
• Work for a WA based Non-For-Profit making a real difference in our local community with unwavering focus and commitment to safeguarding children
• Free employee assistance program

What youll be doing

As the door opens at our multicultural centre you will noticelarge nature based play spaces and a warm home like learningenvironments in a quiet suburban area. Welcome our children andfamilies with a smile. Youll get creative with your menu plansembrace those special dietary needs maintain the H&Sstandards and work your magic for morning tea lunch andafternoon tea. Never fear youre not alone. Your fellow teammembers will always be keen to help.

As an assistant Educator Youll work collaboratively with ourEducators to ensure our children enjoy a safe hygienic andinspiring spaces to learn and grow. Youll promote YMCAs values ofhonesty respect responsibility and care maintain high qualityprograms manage compliance and truly engage with our wonderfulchildren and families. At the end of your shift youll walk outthe door still smiling knowing the children are continuing todevelop in body mind and spirit.

Youll be great in this role if you

• Are passionate about healthy & nutritious food for children.
• Are Bright friendly and energetic
• Hold (or willing to obtain) the Food Safety Supervisor qualification
• Hold an Im alert in Food safety and Food Allergy certification (preferred)
• Hold a Cert III in Early Childhood Education
• Can obtain a National Police Certificate and Working with Children card
• Have childcare cooking experience or similar (desirable but not essential)
• Menu planning experience (preferred)
• Are available to work during school holiday periods

Our latest survey results

At the Y WA we thrive on feedback and deeply value our peoplesinsights that drive positive change. With 9% growthinemployeeengagement over the past 12 months in ourlatest survey our peoplelove our open communicationrecognition and the genuine care we provide for their take pride in knowing their efforts impact our goals and makea real difference in the lives of children and young people. Joinus and be part of a team that makes a lasting impact.

How to apply

Click on the Apply button below to submit your submit a cover letter and CV with your application. For thefull job description click on the PDF file on the attachment linkbelow. Should you require any further information please call KarenDudek onor email

Closing date: Thursday 16th April 2026
We may start interviews before the closing date.

At the Y we are committed to empowering all Children and YoungPeople to feel safe and be safe at the Y in their families and intheir communities. As such we ensure that all of our candidatesare appropriately screened (including police checks) to make surethat the right people are in the right roles.

To learn more about our screening processes click here to viewour Safeguarding Children and Young People Policy: - Early Childhood Educator (Assistant)-
- Food Coordinator -
- Recruitment Application Form (Aug 2024).doc
- Verify an Applicants