Chef jobs in Austin

Viva Chefs; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Viva Chefs is looking for a skilled personal chef in Austin, Texas, who can prepare fresh meals in clients' homes, plan menus based on dietary requirements, and ensure high food quality. Ideal candidates should have a minimum of 5 years experience in a scratch kitchen, reliable transportation, and good communication skills. A food handler's certification is preferred. Flexible hours for recurring weekly appointments are necessary. This position allows you to work independently while maintaining excellent client relationships.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a scratch restaurant kitchen.
• Reliable transportation to client homes.
• Food handler's certification or willingness to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Travel to clients' homes to prepare fresh, personalized meals.
• Plan weekly menus based on dietary needs and preferences.
• Shop for fresh, high quality ingredients before each session.
• Cook, portion, label, and store meals for easy reheating.
• Clean the kitchen thoroughly after every cooking session.

Skills

Nutrition knowledge

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Food handling

Multilingual abilities

Job description

Responsibilities

• Travel to clients' homes to prepare fresh, personalized meals
• Plan weekly menus based on each client's dietary needs and preferences
• Shop for fresh, high quality ingredients before each session
• Cook, portion, label, and store meals for easy reheating
• Clean the kitchen thoroughly after every cooking session
• Communicate with clients to refine menus and incorporate feedback
• Accommodate a wide range of diets including low sodium, diabetic friendly, gluten free, keto, vegan, and more

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of experience in a scratch restaurant kitchen
• Strong knowledge of nutrition and dietary accommodations
• Reliable transportation to travel to client homes
• Food handler's certification (or willingness to obtain one)
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Comfortable working independently in private home kitchens
• Consistent availability for recurring weekly appointments

Nice to Have

• Experience as a private or personal chef
• ServSafe or equivalent food safety certification
• Familiarity with postpartum, senior, or medical diets
• Multilingual abilities
• Experience with meal prep and batch cooking