Full-time Personal Chef - Paterson, NJ

Tiny Spoon Chef; Paterson (NJ); On-site; USD 37,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Plan

401k and 401k Matching

Health, Dental and Vision Insurance

Short & Long Term Disability

Life Insurance

Accident & Critical Illness Insurance

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Dependent Care Account (DCA)

Paid Time Off

Profit Sharing

Job summary

Tiny Spoon Chef is seeking a full-time private chef in Paterson, NJ, offering a Monday–Friday schedule from 8am–6pm with evenings and weekends free. The role features opportunities to host private dining, teach cooking classes, and lead cooking workshops, with a clear path to higher culinary leadership.

Qualified applicants should have at least four years of line experience, strong people skills, and ServSafe Manager certification, plus a valid vehicle.

Qualifications

• Minimum of four years of line experience
• Urgency and time-management skills are essential
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Attention to detail is critical for quality and safety
• ServSafe Manager certification required
• State-specific Allergen knowledge required
• Reliable vehicle required for travel or commuting

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals as a private chef for clients on a Monday–Friday schedule
• Host intimate private dining events and dinner parties
• Teach cooking classes as a culinary instructor
• Lead corporate team-building cooking workshops
• Support menu design and event catering projects

Skills

Line experience

Sense of urgency

People skills

Attention to detail

ServSafe Manager

Allergen awareness

Reliable vehicle

Job description

Are you a culinary professional looking for more work-life balance and career growth than a typical sous chef or line cook position can offer? This full-time personal chef position is Monday through Friday, 8am–6pm, giving you evenings and weekends FREE.

Beyond Weekly Meal Prep, Our Chefs Also

• Host intimate 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

What Makes This Role Different from Restaurant Kitchen Jobs?

• Consistent, predictable Monday–Friday hours (no REGULAR late nights or weekends)
• Direct client interaction and creative menu freedom
• Opportunities to grow beyond the kitchen into events, education, and leadership

Why Work With Us?

We invest in our chefs through hands‑on training, mentorship, and career development programs. If you’re someone who enjoys taking initiative, building relationships, and driving growth, this role offers virtually unlimited potential.

At our company, we reward hard work, creativity, and dedication. You’ll be more than just a line cook or sous chef—you’ll have the opportunity to grow into a private chef, event chef, or culinary leader.

Pay

$27 - 30 per hour

Benefits

• Retirement Plan, 401k and 401k Matching
• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance (After 90 days of employment)
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Accident & Critical Illness Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Dependent Care Account (DCA)
• Paid Time Off
• Profit Sharing

At our company, we value and recognize exceptional performance and dedication. As a testament to our commitment to employee growth and satisfaction, we offer a clear pathway to financial advancement. As a candidate, you can expect the opportunity for a well‑deserved raise at the 1 year mark, contingent upon favorable performance evaluations. We believe in rewarding hard work, innovation, and exceeding expectations.

Qualified applicants should have a minimum of four years of line experience, a sense of urgency, people skills, attention to detail, ServSafe Manager certification and state-specific Allergen, and have a reliable vehicle.

Previous experience/familiarity with computer/email/Google Workspaces/social media is preferred. All applicants offered a position will be subject to a background check.

Please note that we use E‑Verify to electronically confirm Form I‑9 information to verify employee's identity and employment eligibility.

Travel may be required during training. (TSC compensates for travel.)

A cover letter is highly encouraged.

Interview Process

15‑min fit call - Video interview - Bench Test, cook a meal (Reimbursement) - Full Day Stage (Paid)

Supplemental Pay Types

• Bonus pay
• Unlimited referral bonuses
• Paid training

Schedule

• 8‑hour shift
• 10‑hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Requirements

• Culinary Experience: 2 years (Required)
• Cooking: 2-4 years (Required)