Chef jobs in Philadelphia

Viva Chefs; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A private meal preparation service in Philadelphia seeks a skilled personal chef to provide fresh, personalized meals in clients' homes. Key responsibilities include menu planning, ingredient shopping, and meal preparation. Candidates should have at least 5 years of experience in a restaurant kitchen, strong dietary knowledge, and excellent interpersonal skills. The role requires reliable transportation and consistent availability for weekly appointments, ideal for those passionate about nutrition and personalized service.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Travel to clients' homes to prepare fresh meals.
• Plan weekly menus based on dietary needs.
• Shop for high quality ingredients.

Skills

Cooking

Menu Planning

Communication Skills

Dietary Knowledge

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