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Educator Biography & Philosophy
Marco spent twelve years in professional kitchens before moving into early years nutrition. He designs every Nurtiva menu around seasonal produce and cooks it fresh on campus each morning.
He also runs weekly cooking sessions where children wash, tear, and stir their own lunch, because helping to prepare a food makes tasting it far less daunting.
"Never negotiate at the table. Just cook well, sit down, and eat together."
How Marco Runs the Campus Kitchen
Marco writes every menu around what is in season and cooks it fresh on site each morning. Children wash, tear and stir their own lunch each week, because helping to make a food takes the fear out of tasting it.
Seasonal menus
Cooked fresh on site
Children help prepare
Allergen-safe stations
Professional Credentials
Marco holds a Culinary Arts Diploma and a child nutrition certification, keeps his food safety and allergen certification current, and spent twelve years in professional kitchens before moving into early years.
Daily kitchen audits
Termly menu reviews
Allergen training
Food safety refreshers
How Marco Works With Families
Weekly Menu
Published every Friday, with portions and ingredients listed in full.
Allergy Consultations
A sit-down before enrolment to plan safe swaps for your child.
Tasting Notes
What your child ate, tried once, or quietly left on the plate.
Recipes to Take Home
The dishes children ask for most, written for a home kitchen.
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