AS729 - Part-Time Chef - Upper East Side

British American Household Staffing; New York (NY); On-site; USD 83,000 - 124,000; Part time

Job summary

British American Household Staffing is seeking a part-time private chef for an Upper East Side residence. The role involves cooking 2–3 days per week, preparing two to three meals per visit for one person, with meals left for reheating.

Cuisine should be gluten-free and low-fat, with the ability to travel to the Hamptons for dinners and events in summer. The chef will plan varied menus, shop with the house manager, and ensure the kitchen is clean and organized after each visit.

Qualifications

• Creative and innovative cooking approach.
• Ability to blend Mediterranean, Mexican, and Japanese flavors in healthy, gluten-free meals.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills for planning and delivery.

Responsibilities

• Prepare dinner at the client's home for each visit; pack extra meals for later in the week.
• Create meals with no fats, oils, or gluten; maintain light, healthy preparation.
• Plan menus with input from the principal and coordinate grocery lists.

Skills

Creative

Culinary diversity

Time management

Meal prep for reheating

Job description

Overview

A mature professional is seeking a fantastic part-time chef to work 2-3 days per week at their home on the Upper East Side. No service is required as part of this role- the chef will prepare two or three meals (for one person) at each visit, and leave them for the principal to reheat. The principal enjoys Mediterranean, Mexican, and Japanese cuisines, and they are gluten free and eat very low fat, so the chef should be comfortable with light, clean cooking. The principal travels to the Hamptons during the summer and they are seeking someone who is willing and able to travel to the Hamptons as needed, where they will often cook for dinner parties and guests.

Responsibilities

• Prepare dinner in the kitchen at each visit, with extra meals packed away in the fridge for later in the week
• Prepare varied and delicious meals without fats, oils, or gluten
• Menu plan with input and collaboration from the principal
• Create a grocery list for the house manager while in NYC, and handle grocery shopping while in the Hamptons
• Maintain organization and leave the kitchen clean and tidy

Qualifications

• Creative and innovative
• Able to incorporate a variety of cuisines and flavors in a healthy way
• Organized and able to manage time to accomplish necessary tasks
• Familiar with planning meals in a way that allows for quality when reheating several days later

Requirements

• Great longevity with clients and stellarreferences
• Very comfortable with gluten-free cooking
• Familiar with Mediterranean style preparation- light and healthy, with no fats or oils
• Willing and able to travel to the Hamptons during the summer months

Salary and Benefits

• $60-90/hr. or day rate in the $500+ range