About Nourish
Nourish Kitchen is a halal meal prep and catering business based in Aston, Birmingham. We produce fresh, flavour-led meals for customers, families, athletes, community programmes and catering clients.
Our kitchen is production-focused rather than a traditional restaurant service kitchen. Food is prepared in batches, portioned, packed and prepared for delivery, collection or catering fulfilment.
We are looking for a reliable and capable chef to join our growing kitchen team. This role could suit someone with experience as a Sous Chef, Assistant Chef, Junior Chef, Production Chef, Catering Chef or Kitchen Support Chef.
The Role
The role will involve supporting weekly food production across meal prep and catering work. You will help with preparation, cooking, portioning, packing and general kitchen duties.
This is a hands-on role for someone who is organised, reliable, comfortable in a busy kitchen and able to produce food consistently to a good standard.
Main Responsibilities
Prepare and cook dishes according to agreed recipes and instructions
Support batch cooking for meal prep, catering orders and other production needs
Portion, pack, label and store food safely and accurately
Maintain high standards of cleanliness, hygiene and food safety
Work well with the wider kitchen team during busy production periods
Requirements
Previous experience working in a commercial kitchen - Minimum 3-5 years
Good understanding of food hygiene and safe food handling
Able to follow recipes, instructions and kitchen processes
Reliable, punctual and able to work well as part of a team
Calm, organised and able to work under pressure
Desirable
Level 2 or Level 3 Food Safety and Hygiene qualification
Allergen awareness training
Experience in catering, meal prep or high-volume food production
Experience preparing halal food
Experience with South Asian, East Asian, Southeast Asian or other global cuisines
Working Pattern
The role is expected to be approximately 25 hours per week, with potential for additional hours during busy periods.
Exact working days and shift times will be discussed and agreed depending on availability, production requirements and business needs.
Applicants must be able to reliably commute to Aston, Birmingham.
Pay and Benefits
Competitive Salary
Discretionary performance-based bonus opportunity
Company pension
Discounted or free food
Employee discount
On-site parking
Training and progression opportunities as the business grows
Application
Please apply with an up-to-date CV outlining your relevant kitchen experience.
Selected candidates may be invited to a short phone call, followed by an in-person interview and, where appropriate, a paid kitchen trial.
Expected start date: As soon as possible
Pay: £16.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Discounted or free food
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Store discount
Work Location: In person
