Assistant Chef

Role Overview:

Job Title: Assistant Chef Location: Marylebone, London Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am – 6:00pm

 

Are you passionate about cooking healthy, nutritious food and looking to grow your culinary skills in a rewarding environment? Join Odyssey Marylebone as an Assistant Chef and play a vital role in supporting children’s health, wellbeing, and development through high-quality food.

 

Why Join Odyssey?

• Work alongside an expert Executive Chef with a background in premium fine-dining establishments including The Savoy, The Hilton, and Harrods
• Gain hands-on experience with a best-in-class preschool food and nutrition programme
• Enjoy family-friendly hours – no evenings or weekends
• Be part of a nurturing, collaborative team focused on excellence in early years education
• Up to 28 days holiday (including bank holidays)
• Your birthday off – our gift to you
• Ongoing training and career progression opportunities
• Enhanced family leave and return-to-work bonus
• Employee Assistance Programme and Mental Health First Aiders
• Menopause support through Peppy
• Financial wellbeing support via Salary Finance
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Pension scheme with Cushon
• Discounted Private Medical Insurance (PMI)

Role Responsibilities:

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare fresh, healthy, and nutritious meals tailored to young children’s dietary needs
• Support the Chef with daily kitchen operations
• Maintain high standards of food safety, hygiene, and compliance
• Assist with stock control, ordering, and kitchen organisation
• Support cleaning, maintenance, and safe use of kitchen equipment

Required Qualifications:

About You

• Experience working in a kitchen environment (early years or education settings desirable)
• A passion for healthy food and child wellbeing
• Strong teamwork, organisation, and communication skills
• Willingness to learn, develop, and take pride in your work

 

Ready to Cook, Learn, and Make a Difference?

If you’re excited about developing your culinary career while supporting children’s development in a warm, inspiring preschool environment, apply today to become an Assistant Chef at Odyssey Marylebone .