Personal Chef / Family Meal Prep Specialist

Private family located in Glen Rock, NJ is seeking a talented and versatile Personal Chef to join our family's household. As a Personal Chef, you will be responsible for creating delicious and healthy meals tailored to our family’s preferences and dietary needs. This is a part-time position, depending on the family’s requirements, and the successful candidate will have a passion for cooking, creativity, and the ability to deliver high quality meals.

Responsibilities

Menu Planning

• Collaborate with the family members to create customized menus based on their preferences, dietary restrictions, and health goals.
• Source fresh, seasonal, and high-quality ingredients and adapt menus.
• Maintain an updated inventory of food supplies and ingredients, ensuring their freshness and availability.

Meal Preparation

• Prepare and cook meals according to the agreed-upon menus, ensuring exceptional taste, presentation, and nutritional balance.
• Utilize culinary techniques, creativity, and expertise to deliver a variety of dishes that cater to different tastes.
• Accommodate dietary restrictions and preferences.

Kitchen Management

• Maintain cleanliness, organization, and sanitation standards in the kitchen area.
• Keep an inventory of food supplies and ingredients, ensuring their freshness and availability.
• Manage grocery shopping, selecting the best ingredients and ensuring they are well-stocked.

Special Dietary Considerations

• Develop an understanding of individual family members’ dietary preferences, allergies, and restrictions.
• Create alternative meal options to accommodate specific dietary needs.
• Provide recommendations for healthy and balanced meal choices.

Culinary Expertise

• Stay updated on culinary trends, techniques, and nutrition to enhance the quality of meals.
• Continuously explore new recipes and ingredients to introduce variety and creativity to the menu.

Events & Special Occasions

• Plan and execute menus for special family events, celebrations, or dinner parties.
• Coordinate with family members or event planners to ensure seamless execution.
• Provide exceptional service during events, including meal preparation, plating, and serving.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Personal Chef, private cook, or similar, preferably in a household setting.
• Strong culinary skills with knowledge of various cuisines, cooking techniques, and dietary requirements.
• Ability to create diverse and appealing menus that cater to different tastes and preferences.
• Attention to detail and commitment to delivering high-quality meals.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to understand and accommodate individual preferences and dietary restrictions.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing schedules and occasional special events.
• Discretion and respect for privacy, maintaining the confidentiality of family-related matters.
• Food safety and sanitation certification is desirable.
• A valid driver's license is required for grocery shopping.

Benefits

Compensation: Competitive pay commensurate with experience.

Schedule: Monday-Friday. 25 hours per week with flexible scheduling. Must be available to work weekends as needed.

Location: Glen Rock, NJ.

Compensation: $20-$30 per hour.