Part-Time Chef

DM Estate Staffing • Miami, FL

3d • Onsite

About The Position

A young family with an infant is seeking an experienced part-time Personal Chef for their Miami residence. The Chef will prepare fresh, healthy meals and work with a collaborative household team to keep the kitchen organized and running smoothly on workdays. The family is settling into a new home, and the Chef will help shape the household’s mealtime routine by learning the family’s preferences and bringing a calm, low-key presence while respecting their need for space.

The schedule is Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. On each cook day, the Chef prepares fresh lunch and dinner and leaves prepared lunch and dinner for the following day. Compensation is $80+ per hour, depending on experience, with 20 hours per week guaranteed.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of experience as a private or personal chef in a family home.
• Skilled across a range of cuisines, with a focus on fresh, healthy cooking.
• Knowledge of food allergies, dietary restrictions, and safe food handling.
• Organized, proactive, flexible, and open to feedback.
• Understated and low-key, discreet, and respectful of the family’s privacy.
• Comfortable working in a home with cats and must not have cat allergies.
• Lives within commuting distance of Miami.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States.
• Willing to complete a background check and provide excellent references.

Nice To Haves

• Formal culinary training.

Responsibilities

• Plan menus based on the family’s preferences, schedule, and dietary needs.
• Shop for groceries and specialty ingredients, considering quality and seasonality.
• Prepare breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks as needed.
• Prepare meals in advance for days away from the home, with clear labels and reheating notes.
• Keep the kitchen, pantry, and refrigerators clean, organized, and well stocked.
• Track kitchen inventory and expenses.
• Collaborate with the household team and House Manager to keep operations running smoothly.
• Support future hosting and entertaining as the family’s needs evolve.

Benefits

• Guaranteed 20 hours per week.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed