Chef jobs in Chicago

Viva Chefs; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Viva Chefs is seeking a dedicated personal chef in Chicago to prepare personalized meals for clients. Candidates must have at least 5 years of experience in a restaurant kitchen, strong nutrition knowledge, and excellent communication skills. The role involves menu planning, ingredient shopping, cooking, and client communication. Reliability and the ability to work independently in clients' homes are essential. This position also requires the ability to accommodate diverse dietary needs including vegan and gluten-free diets.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in a scratch restaurant kitchen.
• Reliable transportation to travel to client homes.
• Willingness to obtain food handler's certification if not already certified.
• Consistent availability for recurring weekly appointments.

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 and vegan.

Skills

Nutrition knowledge

Communication skills

Meal prep experience

Interpersonal skills

Ability to work independently

Tools

Food handler's certification

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.