Private Chef- Delray Beach (with travel)

thecalendargroup; Delray Beach (FL); On-site; USD 115,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

thecalendargroup in Delray Beach, FL seeks an experienced Private Chef to prepare healthy, farm-to-table meals for a family of five. The role includes daily cooking, grocery shopping, and occasional entertaining, with strict confidentiality and adaptability to a dynamic family schedule.

The ideal candidate has strong culinary skills focused on healthy, high-quality cooking, with experience for families and children, and willingness to travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience cooking for families is essential.
• Ability to plan varied menus in advance.

Responsibilities

• Prepare healthy breakfasts, lunches, and dinners five days a week.
• Create kid-friendly meals and snacks for two children.
• Shop for groceries and maintain a stocked kitchen.
• Travel with the family as needed and prep ahead.

Skills

Healthy cooking

Menu planning

Discretion

Travel readiness

Child-friendly cooking

Kitchen management

Grocery shopping

Communication

Job description

A private family Delray Beach is seeking an experienced, full-time Private Chef to provide healthy, fresh, family-oriented meals for a household of three adults and two young children. The ideal candidate is creative, organized, discreet, and highly adaptable, with a genuine interest in clean, farm-to-table cooking and the ability to accommodate a highly dynamic family schedule.

This is a long-term opportunity for a chef who enjoys becoming an integral part of a household and can confidently manage everything from daily meal preparation and grocery shopping to occasional entertaining and travel support.

Responsibilities

• Prepare healthy, fresh, and delicious breakfasts, lunches, and dinners five days per week.

• Prepare family-friendly meals and snacks for two young children.

• Create homemade items such as granola, fresh juices, smoothies, and other healthy snacks.

• Handle grocery shopping and maintain a well-stocked kitchen.

• Source high-quality ingredients, including fresh and local/farm-sourced products.

• Develop simple, flavorful meals based on the family's preferences and schedule.

• Prepare meals for dinner parties and family entertaining.

• Travel occasionally with the family or travel ahead of the family to prepare a residence for arrival, including grocery shopping and advance meal preparation.

• Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient kitchen and food-preparation environment.

• Maintain complete confidentiality regarding the family, household, schedule, guests, and personal affairs.

Qualifications

• Strong culinary skills with an emphasis on healthy, clean, high-quality cooking.

• Experience cooking for families with young children is strongly preferred.

• Creative and adaptable approach to menu planning.

• Willingness and ability to travel occasionally.

• Warm, professional, and comfortable working around children and other household staff.

• Exceptionally discreet, trustworthy, and respectful of privacy.

• Professional presentation and communication skills.

• Valid driver's license and clean driving record. Schedule: Monday, Wednesday, Friday (Flexibility Required) Salary: $115,000 - $125,000 per year