Full-time Personal Chef - Paterson, NJ
About The Position
The Personal Chef works with 8–9 clients per week, handling weekly grocery shopping, meal planning, cooking, and kitchen clean-up. The role offers the opportunity to create menus across a variety of cuisines and build relationships with clients. Additional work may include hosting intimate private dining events and dinner parties, teaching cooking classes, leading corporate team-building cooking workshops, and supporting menu design and event catering projects. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8 a.m.–6 p.m., with no regular late nights or weekends. The company provides hands-on training, mentorship, and career development, with potential to grow into private chef, event chef, or culinary leadership roles. A raise at the one-year mark may be available, contingent on favorable performance evaluations. Travel may be required during training, and the company compensates for that travel. Applicants offered a position are subject to a background check; the company uses E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility.
Requirements
- At least four years of line experience.
- At least two years of culinary experience.
- Two to four years of cooking experience.
- ServSafe Manager certification.
- State-specific allergen certification.
- Reliable vehicle.
- Sense of urgency, people skills, and attention to detail.
- Applicants offered a position must pass a background check.
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with computers, email, Google Workspaces, and social media is preferred.
- A cover letter is highly encouraged.
Responsibilities
- Shop for groceries weekly for assigned clients.
- Plan meals and menus for clients.
- Prepare meals and clean up kitchens.
- Host intimate private dining events and dinner parties.
- Teach cooking classes as a culinary instructor.
- Lead corporate team-building cooking workshops.
- Support special projects such as menu design and event catering.
Benefits
- Retirement plan
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Health insurance after 90 days of employment
- Dental insurance after 90 days of employment
- Vision insurance after 90 days of employment
- Short- and long-term disability insurance
- Life insurance
- Accident and critical illness insurance
- Flexible spending account (FSA)
- Dependent care account (DCA)
- Paid time off
- Profit sharing
- Potential raise at the one-year mark, contingent on favorable performance evaluations
- Bonus pay
- Unlimited referral bonuses
- Paid training
- Reimbursement for travel during training
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
