Full-time Personal Chef - Philadelphia, PA

Tiny Spoon Chef • Philadelphia, PA

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About The Position

This full-time Personal Chef role serves 8–9 clients per week in Philadelphia and nearby communities. The chef handles weekly grocery shopping, meal planning, cooking, and kitchen clean-up, with opportunities to prepare a variety of cuisines and build relationships with clients. The typical schedule is Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., with evenings and weekends free and no regular late nights or weekends.

In addition to weekly meal preparation, chefs may host private dining events and dinner parties, teach cooking classes, lead corporate team-building cooking workshops, and contribute to menu design and event catering. The company offers hands-on training, mentorship, and career development, with opportunities to grow into private-chef, event-chef, or culinary-leadership roles. Travel may be required during training and is compensated. A background check is required for applicants offered a position, and the company uses E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility.

Requirements

• At least two years of line experience.
• At least two years of culinary experience.
• Four years of cooking experience.
• ServSafe Manager certification.
• State-specific allergen certification.
• A reliable vehicle.
• A sense of urgency, people skills, and attention to detail.
• Applicants offered a position must complete a background check.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with computers, email, Google Workspace, and social media.
• A cover letter is highly encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Shop for groceries weekly for assigned clients.
• Plan menus and meals for clients.
• Prepare meals for 8–9 clients per week.
• Clean up kitchens after cooking.
• Prepare a variety of cuisines while exercising creative menu freedom.
• 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) and 401(k) matching.
• Health, dental, and 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 required during training.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed