Chef Assistant at Lynn Group

Location: Wuse 2 and Lokogoma, Abuja (FCT)

Purpose Statement

• We are seeking a Chef Assistant to support the preparation, cooking, and presentation of wholesome, health-focused meals. This role involves working alongside the Chef and kitchen team to ensure all dishes align with dietary preferences while delivering outstanding flavor and quality.
• The Chef Assistant will play a key role in maintaining a clean, efficient, and creative kitchen environment, consistently upholding food safety regulations and health-conscious standards.

Main Duties and Functions

• Food Preparation: Assist with prepping ingredients and components of dishes, ensuring alignment with health-focused and dietary-specific recipes.
• Cooking & Plating: Support cooking processes that retain nutritional value and help with aesthetically pleasing, portion-controlled plating.
• Inventory Management: Help manage stock, receive deliveries, and reduce food waste by ensuring proper storage and ingredient use.
• Kitchen Maintenance: Maintain cleanliness and hygiene by regularly sanitizing work areas, equipment, and tools in line with safety standards.
• Team Collaboration: Coordinate with the kitchen and customer relationsteams to ensure smooth service and accommodate dietary requests.
• Health Standards Compliance: Follow food safety regulations, prepare allergen-conscious meals, and stay updated on nutrition trends.

Qualifications

• Higher education diploma or equivalent; culinary school training or certification is a plus.

EssentialSkills:

• Demonstrated experience as a Chef Assistantin a health-conscious or similar culinary setting.
• Strong understanding of nutritional cooking, dietary restrictions, and ingredient alternatives.
• Basic understanding of health-focused cooking methods and dietary requirements.
• Attention to detail for accurate measurements and visually appealing presentation.
• Ability to multitask and work efficiently in a fast-paced and high-pressure kitchen environment.
• Strong teamwork,communication abilitiesand organizational skills.
• Solid knowledge of kitchen tools, equipment, and professional cooking techniques.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as required.
• Knowledge of food labeling and calorie counting.