Full-time Personal Chef - Waltham, MA
About The Position
This full-time personal chef position offers a unique opportunity for culinary professionals seeking better work-life balance and career growth compared to traditional sous chef or line cook roles. The position operates Monday through Friday, 8 am to 6 pm, providing evenings and weekends off. In this role, you will serve 8-9 clients weekly, managing grocery shopping, meal planning, cooking, and kitchen cleanup. You will have the freedom to explore various cuisines and build relationships with clients. Beyond weekly meal preparation, responsibilities include hosting private dining events, teaching cooking classes, leading corporate team-building workshops, and supporting special projects like menu design and event catering.
Requirements
- Minimum of four years of line experience.
- Sense of urgency.
- People skills.
- Attention to detail.
- ServSafe Manager certification.
- State-specific Allergen certification.
- Reliable vehicle.
- Culinary Experience: 1 year (Required)
- Cooking: 4 years (Required)
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience/familiarity with computer/email/Google Workspaces/social media is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Handle weekly grocery shopping for clients.
- Plan weekly menus.
- Cook meals for clients.
- Clean client kitchens after cooking.
- 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
- Sign-on bonus of $1,000 after 90 days
- Retirement Plan
- 401k and 401k Matching
- Health, Dental and Vision Insurance (After 90 days of employment)
- Short & Long Term Disability
- Life Insurance
- Accident & Critical Illness Insurance
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Dependent Care Account (DCA)
- Paid Time Off
- Profit Sharing
- Opportunity for a raise at the 1-year mark, contingent upon favorable performance evaluations.
- Paid training
- Reimbursement for Bench Test cook meal
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
