Personal Chef

Job Description

We are looking to hire a dedicated and skilled personal chef to prepare meals for the client according to their preferences and dietary needs. This will be a part-time position, preparing meals at the client's house 1-3 days a week. The personal chef's responsibilities include preparing meals in clients' home, locating specialty items, such as organic or gluten-free products, and maintaining detailed records of clients' food allergies and dietary restrictions.

To be successful as a personal chef, you should be detail-oriented and knowledgeable of different cuisines. Ultimately, a top-notch personal chef should be able to handle criticism from clients as well as demonstrate exceptional communication, time management, and customer service skills at all times.

Job Responsibilities

• Conferring with client to determine their meal preferences, specifications, food allergies, and dietary restrictions.
• Preparing customized meal plans for client and client's child based on their preferences, specifications, and dietary needs.
• Shopping for meal ingredients as well as necessary kitchen tools and equipment.
• Inspecting meal ingredients before making purchases to ensure that they are of the highest quality.
• Ensure that meal ingredients are stored at the correct temperatures to prevent spoilage.

• Preparing adult and kid friendly meals in clients' home kitchen.
• Cleaning and sanitizing work areas before and after meal preparation.
• Appropriately packaging and labeling prepared meals that are to be consumed at a later date.
• Providing clients with written or verbal instructions on how to heat meals.

Job Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Bachelor's or Associate's degree in culinary arts is preferred.
• Proven culinary experience.
• Sound knowledge of different cuisines as well as food health and safety regulations.
• A good understanding of nutrition.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Effective communication skills.
• Detail-oriented.

Job Types: Part-time, Temporary

Pay: From $15.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Franklin, TN 37064: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

• What procedures do you follow to keep the kitchen clean and safe?
• What are your strengths as a personal chef?

Experience:

• Culinary experience: 2 years (Preferred)
• Cooking: 2 years (Preferred)

Work Location: One location