Chef - Early Learning Centre

14 hours ago

Maroochydore, Queensland, Australia Meadow Lane Early Learning Full time $60,000 - $80,000 per year

Full-time | Weekdays only | Friendly hours | No nights, no weekends

At Meadow Lane Early Learning, we believe in nourishing the whole child – mind, body and spirit. Our new 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.

In this role, you will:

  • 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
  • A new, modern kitchen in our purpose-built centre
  • 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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