Full-time Personal Chef - Madison, WI

Tiny Spoon Chef•Madison, WI

12h

About The Position

This full-time Personal Chef position serves 8–9 clients per week in Madison, Wisconsin, and nearby areas. The chef handles weekly grocery shopping, meal planning, cooking, and kitchen clean-up, while developing menus across a variety of cuisines and building relationships with clients. The role also includes hosting private dining events and dinner parties, teaching cooking classes, leading corporate team-building cooking workshops, and supporting projects such as menu design and event catering. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8 a.m.–6 p.m., with no regular late nights or weekends. The company offers hands-on training, mentorship, and career development, with opportunities 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 travel is compensated.

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.
A reliable vehicle.
A sense of urgency.
People skills.
Attention to detail.
Applicants offered a position must undergo a background check.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Shop for groceries weekly for clients.
Plan meals and menus for clients.
Prepare meals for 8–9 clients per week.
Clean up 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, including menu design and event catering.
Build relationships with clients and take initiative in the role.

Benefits

Retirement plan, including a 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.
Compensated travel during training.