Chef jobs in Nashville

Viva Chefs; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A meal preparation service in Nashville, Tennessee seeks a skilled chef to create fresh and personalized meals in clients' homes. The role entails planning menus according to specific dietary needs, shopping for quality ingredients, and cooking meals while maintaining kitchen hygiene. Candidates must have at least 5 years of restaurant kitchen experience, strong nutritional knowledge, and good communication skills. This position requires reliable transportation and the ability to work independently in various home kitchens.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in a scratch restaurant kitchen.
• Strong knowledge of nutrition and dietary accommodations.
• Food handler's certification or willingness to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Travel to clients' homes to prepare fresh, personalized meals.
• Plan weekly menus based on each client's dietary needs.
• Shop for high-quality ingredients for cooking sessions.

Skills

Meal preparation

Nutrition knowledge

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

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