Assistant Chef📣 Job Ad

About Nawa Foods and the Assistant Chef Role

Nawa Foods operates as a health food market, providing natural and organic products across its Juice Bar, Fresh, Grocery, and Wellbeing divisions. We are seeking a full-time Assistant Chef to join our culinary team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This role is suitable for candidates with 0-1 years of experience in a professional kitchen environment.

Role Purpose and Contribution

The Assistant Chef will provide essential support to the head chef in the daily preparation of healthy and delicious food. This involves crafting fresh meals, salads, bowls, and cleanse-program dishes. A core focus of the role is to utilize organic and natural ingredients, ensuring high standards in nutrition, culinary technique, and presentation.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare healthy dishes daily, adhering to Nawa Foods' standards, including salads, wraps, grain bowls, cleanse meals, and grab-and-go items.
• Support the head chef in menu execution, recipe development, and testing of new dishes.
• Handle ingredients, particularly organic produce, superfoods, plant-based proteins, and whole grains, with precision and care.
• Ensure adherence to specified portion, calorie, and macro guidelines for all dishes.
• Maintain consistency in plating, presentation, and food styling.
• Enforce strict food safety and hygiene standards, including HACCP and SFDA compliance.
• Manage kitchen inventory, implement ingredient rotation practices, and minimize wastage.
• Support the smooth operation of kitchen functions across meal prep, juice bar, and grab-and-go stations.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Previous experience as an Assistant Chef, Line Cook, or in a healthy-food kitchen environment.
• A culinary school certificate or a background in nutrition/dietetics is considered a plus.

Essential Skills and Attributes

• Genuine understanding of healthy cooking principles, including nutritional guidelines, various dietary preferences (such as keto, vegan, gluten-free, and high-protein), and clean cooking techniques.
• Demonstrated passion for organic, whole, and natural ingredients.
• Ability to accurately execute recipes and consistently deliver dishes to specified standards.
• Strong knowledge of food safety and hygiene standards; HACCP awareness is a plus.
• Attention to detail in plating, portioning, and overall food presentation.

Work Environment and Commitment

This full-time role requires flexibility to work various shifts, including early mornings, evenings, and weekends, within our Riyadh kitchen. We invite qualified candidates who are committed to healthy culinary practices to apply.