Chef jobs in Portland

Viva Chefs; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A culinary services company is seeking a personal chef in Portland, Oregon, to prepare fresh, personalized meals for clients in their homes. The ideal candidate should have a minimum of 5 years of experience in a restaurant kitchen, excellent communication skills, and a strong knowledge of nutrition. Responsibilities include planning menus, sourcing ingredients, and cooking meals tailored to individual dietary needs. Availability for weekly appointments is essential.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Travel to clients' homes to prepare fresh, personalized meals.
• Plan weekly menus based on each client's dietary needs and preferences.
• Cook, portion, label, and store meals for easy reheating.

Skills

Strong knowledge of nutrition and dietary accommodations

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Comfortable working independently in private home kitchens

Multilingual abilities

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