Part-Time Private Chef

Somerset White Limited; Wilson (WY); On-site; USD 23,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Somerset White Limited in Jackson, Wyoming seeks a private chef for a high-quality, healthy, organic meal program for a principal and household staff. You will plan menus, shop, source ingredients, prep meals and clean up; occasional dinner party catering possible with extra pay.

3 days per week on-site, no travel; strong preference for culinary school graduate; must have clean background, driver’s license, reside within reasonable commute of Wilson, WY, and be legally eligible to work in the

Qualifications

• Experience in private family residence preferred
• Legally able to work in the United States
• Clean background check required
• Driver's license and own car required
• Residence within reasonable commute distance to Wilson, WY

Responsibilities

• Source high-quality organic ingredients for the week’s meals and snacks.
• Plan weekly menus and coordinate with the principal.
• Prepare breakfasts, lunches, dinners and snacks on-site three days a week.
• Stock groceries, manage kitchen supplies and maintain organization.
• Clean up after cooking and maintain safe, orderly kitchen facilities.
• Occasionally cater dinners or events with additional compensation.

Skills

Meal planning

Sourcing ingredients

Budget management

Food safety

Communication with principal

Organization

Education

Culinary school graduate

Job description

Location: Jackson, WY (the principals’ residence in the Wilson area of Jackson)

Hours: 3 days per week; ideally Mondays, Wednesday, and Fridays, to prep meals for the week

Salary: $500-$1,000/per week, dependent on experience

Benefits: 3-weeks equivalent PTO (9 days total)

The Family: One dog in the home, and the principals’ parents live nearby

Primary Home: Large home in the Wilson area of Jackson

The Staff: Part-time Personal Assistant, and a full-time housekeeper

Travel: No travel required; When the principal is traveling out of town, the Chef will continue preparing meals for the household staff.

The Role

The principal is seeking a private chef to prepare high-quality, healthy, and organic meals and snacks. The chef will be responsible for meal planning, shopping, sourcing ingredients, meal preparation, and clean-up.

While the primary focus is preparing meals for the principal, there may occasionally be requests to cook for other house guests, or occasionally for a dinner party. The ideal candidate will create a variety of cuisines that are portion controlled and health conscious. To note, the principal does not enjoy bananas or brussels sprouts, and sugar is not kept in the household.

The chef will cook on-site 3 days per week for the principal and the staff. Meals will typically include breakfasts, lunches (often simple) and dinners for every day, available for the principal to enjoy at his convenience plus a range of snacks and staples to be kept in the house. This is not a formal service role—there is no need for serving, other than ability to cater occasional dinner parties, for which additional compensation will be paid.

The focus is on having prepared meals and snacks readily available, as well as stocking the kitchen with preferred items. Strong preference for someone graduated from culinary school.

Key Responsibilities

Please find the primary responsibilities outlined below:

Please note the below list is not exhaustive.

Shopping & Meal Preparation

• Sourcing and purchasing high quality, organic ingredients for the week’s meals and snacks and ordering those items which cannot be sourced locally.
• Managing kitchen equipment and supplies
• Ensuring home is always stocked with basic groceries and snacks
• Communicating with the principal to create menu ideas and coordinate the week’s schedule
• Regularly researching best in class suppliers and negotiating best prices for organic and seasonal produce

Cooking & Serving

• Preparing meals for the principal
• Preparing snacks and baked goods as needed
• Food preferences: the principal enjoys a variety of cuisines
• The principal does not eat bananas or brussels sprouts, and sugar is not kept in the household

Cleaning

• Tidying the kitchen after meal preparation and ensuring all food prep (i.e. equipment, ingredients, etc.) is stored in the appropriate location and nothing is left out
• Minimizing waste and recycling where possible
• Ensuring the refrigerator and cupboards are kept clean and very organized and that unused food items are discarded weekly, liaising with the housekeepers as appropriate
• Caring for and maintaining all cooking equipment to a high standard
• Suggesting new equipment that would contribute to efficiency and quality of preparation of meals

Expenses

• Keeping within budgets set by employer
• Submitting receipts promptly
• Being efficient with costs without compromising on quality

Requirements

• A clean valid Driver’s License, must have own car to get to/from work and food shopping
• Must live within reasonable commute distance from Wilson, WY
• Legally able to work within the United States
• Related experience working in a similar role, or with similar duties working for a HNW private family in their residence
• Strong preference for someone graduated from culinary school
• Clean background check (criminal, driving record)
• Confidentiality/non-disclosure agreement