Mealplan Chef - Healthy

Role Description The Mealplan Chef – Healthy is a full-time, on-site role based in Dubai, responsible for designing and preparing nutritious, balanced meal plans tailored to client dietary needs and preferences. The role includes developing weekly menus, sourcing fresh ingredients, and cooking meals that meet specific health goals such as weight management, sports performance, or medical nutrition requirements. The chef will ensure food safety and hygiene standards are consistently met, manage kitchen inventory, and coordinate with clients or internal teams to adjust menus based on feedback and evolving nutritional targets. Regular duties also involve portion control, labeling and packaging meals, and maintaining detailed records of recipes, ingredients, and nutritional information. Collaboration with nutritionists or wellness consultants may be required to refine meal plans and support overall client wellbeing.QualificationsStrong culinary skills in healthy cooking, including experience with balanced, low-fat, low-sugar, and specialized diets (e.g., vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, high-protein).Knowledge of nutrition principles, portion control, and meal planning for fitness, wellness, or medical-related dietary needs.Proficiency in kitchen operations, including food safety, hygiene standards, inventory management, and efficient food preparation.Ability to design diverse weekly menus, experiment with new recipes, and adapt dishes to client feedback and cultural preferences.Excellent time management, organization, and attention to detail, with the ability to handle high-volume meal preparation.Strong communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with clients, internal teams, and any associated nutrition or wellness professionals.Previous experience as a chef or cook in a health-focused kitchen, catering service, or meal prep business is highly beneficial.Culinary certification or formal training from a recognized institution is an advantage; food safety and hygiene certifications are preferred.Willingness to work on-site in Dubai and comply with local health regulations and workplace standards.