Overview
At Meadow Lane Early Learning, we believe in nourishing the whole child – mind, body and spirit. Our current Maroochydore centre provides a warm, community-focused environment where children (ages 0-5) thrive through play, nature and healthy living. As our Nutrition Leader, you’ll play a key role in creating wholesome, child-friendly meals that bring our culture of care to life.
Responsibilities
- Plan, prepare, and serve nutritious meals/snacks for our children
- Cater to allergies, cultural and dietary needs with care and creativity
- Develop season menus that support children’s wellbeing and introduce them to healthy eating habits
- Maintain kitchen hygiene, food safety standards and compliance
- Order supplies and manage stock
- Work alongside our educators and families to make food a valued part of daily life at Meadow Lane
We’re looking for someone who brings
- A love of cooking and creating healthy meals
- Creativity and passion for nutritious, child-friendly food
- Ideally experience cooking in an Early Learning/Childcare Centre, or similar
- An understanding of food safety and hygiene (or willingness to complete training)
- Strong organisation, reliability, and attention to detail
- A collaborative approach – you will be an important member of our team
What We Offer
- Friendly hours: 6:30 am – 2:30 pm, Monday to Friday — no nights, no weekends
- A happy and supportive workplace where your role is truly valued
- Competitive pay and room to bring your own creativity to our menus
- Discounted childcare fees for team members
- The chance to make a real difference in the daily lives of children and families
If you love to cook and want a meaningful role where food helps children grow, we’d love to hear from you.
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📌 Chef - Early Learning Centre
🏢 Meadow Lane Early Learning
📍 Maroochydore