Full-time Personal Chef - Boston, MA

Tiny Spoon Chef; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 35,817 - 39,950; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan, 401(k) and matching

Health, dental and vision insurance

Paid time off

Profit sharing

Job summary

Tiny Spoon Chef is seeking a full-time personal chef in Boston, MA to prepare meals for 8-9 clients weekly. The role includes grocery shopping, meal planning, and kitchen clean-up while allowing evenings and weekends free. The ideal candidate should have 4+ years of cooking experience and relevant certifications.

Benefits include health insurance, retirement plan, and paid time off. The position also offers performance-based growth opportunities in the culinary field.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years line kitchen experience.
• Reliable vehicle for client travel is required.
• Background check required; E-Verify utilized.

Responsibilities

• Prepare weekly meals for 8–9 clients.
• Shop for grocery items and plan menus.
• Cook, serve, and clean client kitchens.
• Host private dining events and dinner parties.
• Teach cooking classes as a culinary instructor.

Skills

Strong people skills

Attention to detail

Sense of urgency

Education

ServSafe Manager certification

State-specific Allergen certification

Tools

Google Workspace

Social media proficiency

Job description

Sign‑On Bonus: $1,000 after 90 days.

Job Overview

This full‑time personal chef position is Monday through Friday, 8 a.m.–6 p.m. It allows evenings and weekends free to pursue your own interests while you work for 8–9 clients per week, handling grocery shopping, meal planning, cooking, and kitchen clean‑up. You will build relationships with clients and showcase your creativity across a variety of cuisines.

Responsibilities

• Prepare weekly meals for 8–9 clients
• Shop for grocery items and plan menus
• Cook, serve, and clean client kitchens
• Host private dining events and dinner parties
• Teach cooking classes as a culinary instructor
• Lead corporate team‑building cooking workshops
• Support special projects such as menu design and event catering
• Travel to client sites during training (compensated)

Benefits

• Retirement plan, 401(k) and matching
• Health, dental and vision insurance after 90 days of employment
• Short‑term and long‑term disability coverage
• Life insurance
• Accident & critical illness insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Dependent Care Account (DCA)
• Paid time off
• Profit sharing

Compensation

$26–$29 per hour, with additional bonus pay, unlimited referral bonuses, and paid training.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years line kitchen experience
• ServSafe Manager certification and state‑specific Allergen certification
• Strong people skills, sense of urgency, and attention to detail
• Reliable vehicle for client travel
• Familiarity with computer, email, Google Workspace, and social media preferred
• Background check required; E‑Verify used

Career Path

Opportunities exist to grow from personal chef to private chef, event chef, or culinary leader, with a potential raise at the 1‑year mark based on performance.

Interview Process

1. 15‑minute fit call
2. Video interview – Bench Test (cook a meal; reimbursed)
3. Full‑day stage (paid)