AK025 - Full-Time Private Chef - Brooklyn, NY.
About The Position
A warm, busy family in Brooklyn is seeking a talented Private Family Chef to prepare fresh, healthy, family-style dinners during the week. The ideal candidate is organized, flexible, and enjoys cooking food that tastes great while supporting healthy habits for children. This role will be especially well-suited to a chef who is comfortable working around kids and can help make mealtimes enjoyable and approachable. Family & Home: Family of five: two adults and three children (ages 13, 10, and 7 ) One dog in the home The household has a cleaning service three times per week but the chef would be responsible for kitchen cleanliness following food preparation. Existing long-term nanny who also serves as house manager and cleans the kitchen each morning Schedule: Monday–Friday (tentative), approximately 12:45 – 7:45pm (final hours to be confirmed; dinner is typically around 6:45/7pm) Start Date: Ideally within the next 30 days (flexible)
Requirements
- Prior experience as a private chef or strong family-style culinary background
- Casual and friendly demeanor
- Confidently preparing kid-friendly, healthy meals
- Professional, discreet, and respectful of privacy
- Organized with strong kitchen systems and clean work habits
- This family is seeking fresh, in-home cooking (not drop-off meal delivery). They would love a chef who can reliably manage weeknight dinners, keep ingredients rotating, and ensure food is enjoyable and fresh.
Responsibilities
- Prepare fresh dinners Monday–Friday (family-style service preferred)
- Stock refrigerator with breakfast and lunch options that can be reheated or just served by the family themselves.
- Grocery shopping and managing grocery orders (delivery is acceptable)
- Pantry and refrigerator organization/stocking
- Accommodate family preferences, including no shellfish/no pork, and a focus on healthy options for children (the 13-year-old is mostly pescatarian, the other children like meat)
- Keep the kitchen clean and organized; complete post-cooking cleanup
- Optional: support for occasional dinner parties (e.g., 12–15 guests), with advance notice (this is not a priority)
Benefits
- Health stipend
- Weekends off
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
1-10 employees
