Foodcore (formerly The Western Australian School Canteen Association Inc.) is a not-for-profit health promotion charity providing nutrition and food service support.
Running a school canteen comes with big rewards, but big responsibilities. That’s why we’re here.
Turn to trusted staff with over 20 years of experience working with school canteens in WA.Â
As a member, you gain direct access to industry-leading advice, training and business support, plus tools designed to make food service simple. Plus, you will join a community that shares our vision: to create a sustainable, equitable and healthy food environment for all.Â
Your 12-month membership benefits are outlined below. For more details, refer to our ‘Membership Explained’ document.Â
Get ongoing support from industry experts via phone, email, or one-on-one consultations.
Read MoreOur combined knowledge includes operating school canteens, bookkeeping practices, menu development, recipe and product assessments, through to HR and management. This has made up our core business for the past 30 years.Â
Receive a confidential review of your profit and loss online (Profit Pulse Check) or via an on-site School Canteen Consultancy. Members can access staff and board mentoring, in addition to canteen benchmarks. This WA-based research offers local insights about local canteen operations.Â
Members can advertise vacant canteen positions on our website and social media platforms.
Read MoreTo assist with writing the job description, you also have access to job description templates plus other Human Resource tools.
Gain access to services that will help you run the canteen as a successful small business.
Read MoreServices include CORE Finances training, plus receiving a desktop review of your profit and loss (Profit Pulse Check) and/or an on-site review of all canteen operations (School Canteen Consultancy). Members also have access to financial management resources and templates.Â
Members can nominate volunteers for annual awards, and apply for grants to help your canteen.Â
Read MoreThe Nan Marlow Award for Excellence in Volunteering recognises amazing canteen volunteers; both the winner and recipients receive gifts. This annual award opens in April and is sponsored by Just Pizza Company. Â
The Robin Bromley Visionary Grants (RBVG) program empowers canteen supervisors to undertake professional development and training and/or enhance the canteen with essential equipment. It launches annually in August and awards three schools with $1,000 each.Â
Ensure compliance and quality service with accredited courses delivered by experienced staff.Â
Read MoreMultiple Foodcore staff hold a Certificate IV in Training and Development, alongside years of firsthand experience. As a member, receive free access to FoodSafe® Online Food Handler Training, plus discounted essential Food Safety Supervisor and CORE Finances training sessions. Membership also includes invitations to professional development and networking events, and general meetings.Â
Receive two printed copies of the Buyer’s Guide every year; the go-to resource for menu planning. Â
Read MoreMembers also receive exclusive access to discounts from registered companies, plus regular product updates (including product launches, recalls, samples and general support).Â
Unlock over 100 members-only resources and receive regular industry news.
Read MoreResources include financial and food safety templates, kits, sample surveys, operational advice and more. Â
Members also receive food and nutrition news throughout the year. Get two copies of our CanTeam newsletter delivered directly to your canteen annually, plus regular Foodcore eNews sent to your inbox. Â
As the peak body supporting WA school canteens for over 30 years, we amplify your voice.
Read MoreWe work to ensure every canteen manager, volunteer and school community is represented in industry discussions. Our commitment to championing canteens is demonstrated through initiatives such as Canteen Day (launched in 2022), which celebrates the invaluable contribution of canteen staff and volunteers. We also work closely with the Western Australian Council of State School Organisations (WACSSO), the Federation of Canteens in Schools (FOCIS) and other public health partners to strengthen our advocacy and deliver meaningful outcomes for our members.Â
