Job Description

A private household is seeking an experienced chef for temporary meal preparation and delivery coverage while the family’s regular chef is away. This is a short-term meal delivery role requiring offsite shopping, cooking, packaging, labeling, and delivery of fresh, high-quality meals for two clients.

The ideal candidate must have access to a catering kitchen and must be experienced with preparing organized, ready-to-eat meals for private clients using high-quality, fresh ingredients, including certified organic produce, organic grass-fed and grass-finished meats, and wild-caught seafood where applicable.

Schedule & Meal Coverage:

• Meal coverage needed from July 27 through August 3
• Meals should be delivered at or before noon
• Meals will include lunch, dinner, and snacks
• Friday delivery may need to cover weekend meals
• Meals must be prepared and labeled separately for each client

Responsibilities Include:

• Prepare fresh, high-quality meals offsite
• Submit proposed menus for approval before shopping and cooking
• Prepare meals according to each client’s preferences
• Shop for ingredients and maintain receipts
• Package and label all meals clearly
• Deliver meals on schedule
• Organize meals in the refrigerator according to household instructions
• Collect empty containers and remove unfinished food when requested
• Communicate clearly regarding menu updates, delivery timing, receipts, and any questions

Ideal Candidate:

• Professional chef, private chef, or catering chef experience
• Must have catering kitchen
• Strong meal prep and delivery experience
• Comfortable preparing separate meals based on individual preferences
• Highly organized with strong labeling and packaging practices
• Reliable, punctual, and professional
• Organized (submitting menus, receipts, and invoices)
• Experience with private households preferred

Compensation & Reimbursement:
Candidates should submit their proposed service fee for the full coverage period. Ingredient costs will be covered by the client, and all receipts must be submitted for reimbursement.