Cook / Nutritionist

Curiosity Tree Early Education

Position: Chef

Company: Curiosity Tree Early Education

Location: The Right Candidate will be employed as a Chef in our Childcare Group and will work accross multiple associated entity centres (Burpengary, The Gap and Morayfield)

Employment Type: Full-Time

Benefits :

Task and responsibilities

• Prepare, cook and present high-quality meals in line with Australian Dietary Guidelines for children aged 0–5 years
• Develop and refine nutritionally balanced menus and recipes suitable for early learning environments, including allergy-aware and culturally inclusive options
• Ensure compliance with all food safety, hygiene and HACCP requirements, including Safe Food Pro systems
• Manage food preparation workflows, ordering, stock rotation and waste minimisation
• Collaborate with educators and centre leadership to support positive mealtime experiences for children.

Additional Value-Add Responsibilities

• Contribute to food costing and spend analysis across multiple centres
• Use Microsoft Power BI or related tools to analyse ingredient costs, menu efficiency and food spend per child
• Provide data-driven insights and recommendations to support budgeting, waste reduction and menu optimisation.

Qualification and experience :

• Minimum 1 year of full-time experience as a qualified Chef
• Certificate III, IV in Commercial Cookery as well as Diploma of Hospitality
• Strong knowledge of food allergies, nutrition standards, and safe food handling
• Excellent communication and time management skills
• Ability to work independently and manage high-volume meal preparation efficiently
• Experience in early education or childcare food services is highly regarded.

About Company

Curiosity Tree Early Education is a leading early childhood education provider committed to nurturing young minds through play-based learning and a focus on creativity, curiosity, and kindness. We provide a safe, inclusive, and inspiring environment for children from 6 weeks to 6 years, with a strong emphasis on nutrition, sustainability, and holistic development.