Cook / Nutritionist

Mary MacKillop Childcare North Queensland is seeking a passionate and reliable Food Services Educator to join the team in a permanent part-time position commencing in July 2026. The position offers a minimum of 20 hours per week. Depending on the successful applicant's qualifications, experience, and interest in undertaking educator responsibilities, the role may be tailored to provide up to 37.5 hours per week across Food Services and Educator duties. Based at either the Kirwan or Rasmussen Early Learning Centre, you will support children's health and wellbeing through the safe preparation and service of nutritious meals and snacks while maintaining high standards of food safety, hygiene, and compliance.

About the Role :

As a Food Services Educator, you will:

• Receive, check, and safely store food deliveries.
• Prepare, portion, and serve nutritious meals and snacks.
• Maintain compliance with food safety and hygiene requirements.
• Complete food safety monitoring, temperature checks, and record keeping.
• Support children's dietary, allergy, and medical requirements.
• Maintain kitchen cleanliness, sanitisation schedules, and food storage systems.
• Monitor food quality and liaise with approved suppliers as required.
• Promote healthy eating practices and positive mealtime experiences.
• Participate in food safety audits, reviews, and continuous improvement activities.

What You'll Need to Succeed :

• Knowledge of food safety, hygiene, and safe food handling practices.
• Food Safety and Food Handling qualifications (or willingness to obtain).
• Strong attention to detail, particularly when managing allergies, dietary requirements, and medical needs.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and documentation.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• A proactive approach to identifying and managing food safety risks.
• Commitment to children's health, wellbeing, and nutrition.
• Ability to work collaboratively with educators, families, and suppliers.
• A positive attitude and willingness to contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Understanding of compliance requirements within food service or education and care environments.

What We Offer Our Employee :

• Fitness Passport Access: Stay active and healthy with exclusive fitness program access.
• Ongoing Professional Development: Grow your skills with tailored learning opportunities.
• Financial Support for Certifications: We cover the costs for First Aid, CPR, Asthma, and Anaphylaxis training.
• Health Insurance Benefits: Access insurance perks through Queensland Country Health.
• Salary Packaging and Rewards: Benefit from RemServ salary packaging options and Rewards platform.
• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy no weekend work to help maintain your personal time.
• Supportive Team Environment: Thrive in a workplace where strong relationships with children, families, and colleagues are valued.

About Company :

Mary MacKillop Childcare North Queensland provides high-quality early learning and childcare services that support children, families, and communities across North Queensland. The organisation is committed to creating safe, inclusive, and nurturing environments where children feel valued, supported, and encouraged to learn and grow.