JB086 - Private Chef - Tampa, FL

British American Household Staffing; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 92,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

British American Household Staffing in Tampa seeks a full-time Private Chef to prepare healthy, plant-based lunches and dinners for a private family, with meals tailored to a plant-based husband and standard meals for the rest of the family.

The role emphasizes local, clean eating, sourcing high-quality ingredients, and menu planning around a family schedule that includes two toddlers and an infant, with flexible timing to best serve the family’s eating routine.

Qualifications

• Strong experience with plant based and healthy, clean cooking.
• Comfortable preparing separate meals to suit different dietary needs within one household.
• Experience cooking for young children, including toddlers and infants.
• Nutritionist certification preferred, but not required.
• Adaptable and flexible with scheduling and menu planning.

Responsibilities

• Prepare daily lunch and dinner for the family, Tuesday through Saturday.
• Prepare plant-based meals for the husband alongside standard meals for the rest of the family.
• Create healthy, well-balanced meals emphasizing local and clean eating.
• Prepare homemade, kid friendly meals for the two toddlers.
• Prepare soft, whole food finger foods for the infant, adapting family meals as needed.
• Plan and adjust meal timing and menus based on the family's preferences and schedule.
• Source high quality, local ingredients.

Skills

Plant-based cooking

Healthy cooking

Meal planning

Child-friendly meals

Job description

Overview

A private family in Tampa is seeking a full-time Private Chef with an emphasis on healthy, local, and clean eating. The household includes a husband who follows a plant-based diet, so strong plant-based cooking experience is required alongside the ability to prepare well balanced meals for the whole family. A nutritionist certification is preferred but not necessary.

The schedule is Tuesday through Saturday, approximately 10:30am to 6:30pm, covering lunch at 12:30pm and dinner at 5:00pm daily, with flexibility for the chef to adjust timing as needed to best serve the family's eating schedule.

Family Composition and Dietary Needs

• Husband: plant-based diet

• Wife: standard diet

• Two toddlers: homemade favorites such as nuggets, fish sticks, and mac and cheese

• One infant: early eater, whole foods and soft finger foods such as steamed vegetables, fritters, and fruits, generally adjusted from the family's own meals

Responsibilities

• Prepare daily lunch and dinner for the family, Tuesday through Saturday

• Prepare plant-based meals for the husband alongside standard meals for the rest of the family

• Create healthy, well-balanced meals emphasizing local and clean eating

• Prepare homemade, kid friendly meals for the two toddlers

• Prepare soft, whole food finger foods for the infant, adapting family meals as needed

• Plan and adjust meal timing and menus based on the family's preferences and schedule

• Source high quality, local ingredients

Qualifications

• Strong experience with plant based and healthy, clean cooking

• Comfortable preparing separate meals to suit different dietary needs within one household

• Experience cooking for young children, including toddlers and infants

• Nutritionist certification preferred, but not required

• Adaptable and flexible with scheduling and menu planning

Requirements

• Full legal eligibility to work in the United States

• Strong verifiable references

• Comfortable working in a private household setting

Salary and Benefits

• $92,000 to $120,000 year, DOE