Full-time Personal Chef - Summit, NJ

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

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus pay

Unlimited referral bonuses

Paid training

Job summary

Tiny Spoon Chef in Summit, NJ is seeking a full-time private chef to provide high-quality meals with Monday–Friday, 8am–6pm hours, giving you evenings and weekends free. You will host private dining events, teach cooking classes, and lead team-building workshops, with strong potential to advance into a private chef or culinary leader as you grow with us.

Competitive pay of $27–$30 per hour, plus benefits and a clear path to financial advancement; training and mentorship are provided to help you

Qualifications

• Four years of line experience required.
• ServSafe Manager certification required.
• State-specific Allergen awareness required.
• Reliable vehicle required.
• Travel may be required during training.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Culinary experience

Cooking

Sense of urgency

People skills

Attention to detail

Education

ServSafe Manager certification

Allergen awareness (state-specific)

Tools

Google Workspaces

Email

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.

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)