LYNN Wholefoods is the leading ‘Nutrition & Lifestyle’ brand in Nigeria today. We believe that healthy habits practiced daily can significantly improve overall quality of life. Reducing chronic diseases such as obesity, stroke, heart disease etc. across Africa is at the forefront of our vision. Our mission is to create more awareness around this belief, and to make nutritious meals more accessible to people.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Chef Assistant
Location: Wuse 2 and Lokogoma, Abuja (FCT)
Employment Type: Full-time
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.
Application Closing Date
4th November, 2025.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV to: hrlynnwholefoods@gmail.com using the job title and location as the subject of the email.
Note: Only suitably qualified candidates living in either of these two locations are encouraged to apply for this position.