Chef jobs in Houston

Viva Chefs; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A private meal preparation service in Houston seeks a skilled chef to travel to clients' homes and prepare fresh, personalized meals. Candidates should have at least 5 years of kitchen experience and strong knowledge of nutrition and dietary needs. The role includes planning weekly menus, shopping for ingredients, cooking meals, and maintaining kitchen cleanliness. Excellent communication skills are essential, along with reliable transportation. Certification in food handling is preferred, but willingness to obtain one is acceptable.

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.
• Willingness to obtain a food handler's certification.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Meal preparation

Nutritional knowledge

Communication skills

Flexibility

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