Full-time Personal Chef - Paterson, NJ

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

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan

Health insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Flexible spending account

Paid time off

Profit sharing

Bonus pay

Referral bonuses

Paid training

Job summary

Tiny Spoon Chef, Inc. is seeking a full-time personal chef in New Jersey. The role offers predictable Monday–Friday hours (8am–6pm), with evenings and weekends off, serving 8–9 clients weekly. You will grocery shop, plan menus, cook, and handle kitchen clean-up to maintain client satisfaction.

You’ll also host intimate dining events, teach cooking classes, lead corporate workshops, and assist with menu design and event catering, with growth opportunities into culinary leadership.

Qualifications

• Minimum four years of line experience.
• ServSafe Manager certification.
• State/allergen awareness and vehicle availability.

Responsibilities

• Work as a personal chef for 8–9 clients per week; plan meals, shop, cook, and clean.
• Host private dining events and teach cooking classes.
• Lead team-building workshops and assist with menu design and catering.

Skills

Culinary experience

Cooking

Job description

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.

In this role, you’ll work as a personal chef for 8–9 clients per week—handling weekly grocery shopping, meal planning, cooking, and kitchen clean‑up.

You’ll have the chance to showcase your creativity in a variety of cuisines while building relationships with clients who appreciate your culinary expertise.

Beyond weekly meal prep, our chefs also:

1. Host intimate private dining events and dinner parties
2. Teach cooking classes as a culinary instructor
3. Lead corporate team-building cooking workshops
4. Support special projects such as menu design and event catering

What Makes This Role Different from Restaurant Kitchen Jobs?

Unlike traditional restaurant sous chef or line cook jobs, this position offers:

1. Consistent, predictable Monday–Friday hours (no REGULAR late nights or weekends)
2. Direct client interaction and creative menu freedom
3. 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.)

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)