Protocol Cook / Research Kitchen Coordinator

UNIC EVOLVE is developing a next-generation precision nutrition platform that integrates personal health data, food analysis, controlled meal preparation, and measured biological responses.

The University of Nicosia is seeking an organised and detail-oriented Protocol Cook / Research Kitchen Coordinator to operate our research kitchen. This role combines professional culinary skills with scientific precision, preparing reproducible meals for nutrition research and controlled dietary intervention studies.  This position is Part Time with potential to expand.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare meals according to detailed scientific protocols, ensuring precise ingredients, weights, preparation methods, and serving conditions.
• Execute controlled food experiments and prepare standardized samples for research.
• Maintain complete documentation, ingredient traceability, and preparation records.
• Source ingredients, manage inventory, and ensure compliance with food safety and quality standards.
• Collaborate closely with nutritionists, clinicians, laboratory scientists, and AI specialists to translate research protocols into practical, high-quality meals.
• Contribute to the development of standard operating procedures and continuous improvement of the research kitchen.

Qualifications:

• Professional experience in a restaurant, catering, hotel, production kitchen, or private chef environment.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to follow written procedures with consistency and precision.
• Strong knowledge of food hygiene and allergen management.
• Fluency in Greek and good working knowledge of English.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Culinary qualification and HACCP certification.
• Experience with recipe standardisation, nutrition-focused cooking, or quality assurance.
• Interest in food science, precision nutrition, and experimental cooking.

A life sciences background is not required—professional culinary expertise, reliability, and a commitment to accuracy are what matter most.

Information and Application:

 Applicants are invited to submit the following through our electronic platform: 

• Cover letter outlining relevant experience and motivation
• Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Contact details of at least one reference

The ideal candidate should be eligible to work in the European Union / European Economic Area.

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Why Join UNIC EVOLVE?

This is a unique opportunity to become part of a pioneering precision nutrition programme where food is prepared, analysed, and continuously refined using scientific evidence. You will play a key role in transforming cutting-edge research into meals that improve health while helping shape the future of personalised nutrition.