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Healthy Meal Plan Prepping Chef wanted at a leading Restaurant Chain in Dubai UAE with the following:
Job Responsibilties
- Design and develop the existing meal plans and menus
- Create and update balanced meal plans tailored to different dietary needs including vegan, keto, low-carb, gluten-free, high-protein, and calorie-controlled options.
- Incorporate nutritional science and client feedback into the menu design to ensure variety and client satisfaction.
- Stay up to date with global food trends and adapt dishes to align with current health and wellness practices.
- Lead the kitchen team and supervise daily food preparation and cooking activities
- Oversee daily operations to ensure consistency, timely preparation, and efficient kitchen functioning.
- Allocate responsibilities among chefs, sous chefs, and kitchen assistants while mentoring junior staff.
- Conduct regular briefings and training sessions to improve team performance and morale.
- Collaborate with nutritionists, healthcare providers, and other chefs
- Work closely with clinical dietitians and wellness experts to ensure that all dishes meet specific nutritional guidelines.
- Review meal components for macronutrient balance, allergens, and caloric needs.
- Adjust recipes or portion sizes based on medical or nutritional recommendations.
- Maintain proper food inventory levels and oversee timely ordering
- Monitor stock levels regularly and place timely orders to avoid shortages or overstocking.
- Liaise with suppliers for fresh, high-quality ingredients, often organic or specialty items.
- Minimize waste by implementing FIFO (First In First Out) and proper storage practices.
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- Uphold food safety regulations and hygiene standards
- Enforce strict compliance with Dubai Municipality and UAE Food Safety Authority regulations.
- Ensure kitchen staff follow HACCP guidelines, including proper storage, cooking temperatures, and sanitization.
- Conduct internal audits and risk assessments to identify and correct potential hazards.
- Ensure kitchen cleanliness, organization, and efficient workflow
- Maintain a sanitary and orderly kitchen environment with defined workstations and cleaning routines.
- Implement efficient prep and cooking processes to reduce delays and bottlenecks.
- Coordinate staff schedules to align with business volume and prep requirements.
- Conduct regular quality checks
- Perform daily tastings and presentation evaluations before meals are dispatched.
- Address customer feedback regarding food taste, temperature, or appearance with corrective actions.
- Maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs) to ensure consistent product quality.
Job Qualifications – Healthy Meal Plan Chef
- Proven experience in healthy cuisine and meal planning
- Strong portfolio of dishes and menus focused on functional foods, portion control, and specialized diets.
- Experience with meal prep services, health cafés, wellness kitchens, or hospital food services is preferred.
- Minimum of 2 years of experience managing kitchen operations and staff
- Demonstrated ability to lead a team in a busy and health-focused culinary setting.
- Experience managing schedules, resolving conflicts, and overseeing staff performance.
- Strong knowledge of food safety and hygiene practices
- Well-versed in HACCP, ISO 22000, and Dubai food safety standards.
- Trained in allergen handling, cross-contamination prevention, and sanitation protocols.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
- Comfortable managing multiple orders and kitchen tasks under tight timelines.
- Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and team management skills
- Capable of motivating staff, conducting evaluations, and fostering a collaborative kitchen culture.
- Clear communicator with good problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
- Good command of the English language
- Able to communicate effectively with clients, staff, nutritionists, and suppliers.
- Written and verbal communication skills are essential for reports, orders, and recipe documentation.
- Immediate availability is a must
- The ideal candidate should be available to join immediately and hit the ground running with minimal onboarding time.