Personal Chef at Savvy Talent Glen Rock, NJ

Personal Chef job at Savvy Talent. Glen Rock, NJ.

We are seeking a skilled and dedicated Personal Chef to join our family’s household and provide exceptional culinary services. 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.

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

  We offer a competitive compensation package based on experience and the agreed-upon work schedule. If you are a talented and passionate chef who enjoys creating personalized culinary experiences, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your resume, along with a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you believe you would be an excellent fit for our family.

  Salary Range: $20/hr - $30/hr USD + Bonus

  Type of Employment: Part-Time

  Shift: Flexible work hours 10-15 hours per week, 2-3 days per week (schedule to be determined)