A family of four, in Larchmont, needs to hire a full-time Private Chef. The primary focus will be preparing family style dinners with meal prep for easy breakfasts, lunches, and snacks available in the refrigerator that the family can access at their leisure. Majority of the diet is Mediterranean/ California-style with a focus on health-forward cuisine and seasonal produce. Typical responsibilities include: menu planning, grocery shopping, preparing dinner and prep for healthy light lunch and breakfast items, kitchen clean up, maintaining & organizing the kitchen/ pantry/ fridge, and ensuring necessary items stay well stocked. There is a tree nut allergy in the home; however, these items are consumed in moderation, as prescribed by a doctor as a treatment.
Ideal candidates will have a proven career in private homes with a strong background in healthy, tasteful. ingredient-driven, cooking. Must be family and dog friendly! The family entertains very occasionally, usually hosting other couples.
Schedule is Monday to Friday and relaxed family-style dinner is served around 6:30. For the most part, dinner will be prepared fresh and displayed family style, at which point Chef is free to depart. Family serves, eats and cleans independently. Family is flexible if chef would like to do shopping and light prep offsite and arrive in the afternoon to finalize any food, prepare dinner and clean-up. Easy availability of lunch for two other household staff members to be considered. 40 hours guaranteed. PTO for all major holidays and 2 weeks of vacation. Salary range: $500-700/day depending on experience. Immediate start.
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