Chef jobs in Boston

Viva Chefs; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Viva Chefs is seeking an experienced chef to prepare personalized meals for clients in Boston, Massachusetts. The ideal candidate has a minimum of 5 years of experience in a scratch kitchen and strong knowledge of nutrition to accommodate a variety of diets. Responsibilities include planning menus, shopping for ingredients, and cooking in clients' homes. The position requires reliable transportation and excellent communication skills, with a commitment to working independently. Join us to deliver healthy, tailored meal solutions to our clients.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in a scratch restaurant kitchen.
• Strong knowledge of nutrition and dietary accommodations.
• Reliable transportation to travel to client homes.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Comfortable working independently in private home kitchens.

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.

Skills

Meal preparation

Communication Skills

Nutritional knowledge

Time Management

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