Private Chef

Charles MacPherson Associates; West Vancouver; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an experienced Private Chef for a residence in West Vancouver. The role involves preparing nutritious meals, menu planning, and maintaining a clean kitchen environment. Ideal candidates will have culinary training and a strong understanding of nutrition-focused cooking.

Qualifications

• Professional culinary training with a focus on nutrition.
• Experience with sprouted grains and alternative flours.

Responsibilities

• Design and prepare weekly menus focusing on plant-based and gluten-free options.
• Manage grocery shopping and kitchen inventory to minimize waste.
• Maintain a clean kitchen and workspace daily.

Skills

Communication

Organizational Skills

Attention to Detail

Education

Culinary Degree or Diploma

Holistic Nutrition Certification

Job description

Seeking an experienced Private Chef for a residence in West Vancouver. The successful applicant will be required to prepare lunch, and dinner for the family. The typical work hours are 10am – 6pm, Monday through Friday. Applicants should be flexible with their schedules and be available for some weekends and holidays. This is a full-time, live-out position.

Candidate Profile :

You are a well-rounded private chef who enjoys keeping a clean and very well-organized work environment. You have a strong understanding of household hygiene and cleaning best practices. You have a ‘do what it takes attitude’ and have a calm and collected approach when things don’t go as planned. You can wear a number of different hats and thrive in a collaborative, respectful, and detail-oriented household. You take pride in creating nourishing, beautiful food that support the family’s wellness goals.

Primary Responsibilities :

• Design and prepare weekly menus in close consultation with the family with a focus on plant-based, gluten free, incorporating the regular inclusion of fish and seafood and the occasional use of meat
• Be flexible with scheduling to accommodate occasional evening or weekend hosting when the family entertains guests
• Emphasize nutrition-first menus built around whole foods, sprouted seeds, nut milks, fermented foods, and nutrient-dense sauces and dressings
• Prepare daily meals and keep the fridge stocked with ready-to-grab snacks
• Source high quality organic, local, and seasonal ingredients
• Manage grocery shopping, food inventory and kitchen pantry items in order to minimize food waste through efficient planning and preparation
• Menu planning, track and keep records of menus to avoid repetition of meals
• Organizing food supply and kitchen inventory; tracking expenses for kitchen inventory
• Maintain a clean kitchen and workspace daily
• Excellent English communication skills and professional personal presentation, to courteously and professionally interact with principals, guests and staff
• Professional culinary training with a background in nutrition-focused cooking an asset
• Holistic Nutrition education or certification a strong asset
• Proven knowledge of and experience with sprouted grains, alternative flours, and non-dairy milks
• Must maintain privacy and confidentiality always, exercising diplomacy, discretion and respecting appropriate boundaries
• A valid, clean British Colombia driver’s license is an asset
• Valid Food Safe certification
• A degree or diploma from an accredited culinary institution is an asset
• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada