Private Family Chef: Nutritious Peanut-Free Meals

Gilder Search Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 92,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

Gilder Search Group is seeking a Private Chef for an upper‑east-side family, handling off-site meal prep and twice weekly delivery. You will prepare lunches for two principals and family‑style dinners for five, ensuring peanut-free recipes and dairy-free options where possible.

The role requires a clean, professional prep environment, reliable transportation, and organized menu planning with rotating selections and regular check-ins.

Qualifications

• Significant professional experience as a Private Chef in a private household or similar setting.
• Knowledge of allergy-conscious cooking and peanut-free requirements.

Responsibilities

• Conduct an initial culinary consultation and maintain a profile of preferences and allergies.
• Develop rotating menus based on family feedback and schedules.
• Prepare lunches for two principals and family-style dinners for five.
• Assist with off-site preparation and provide two reliable drop-offs per week.
• Ensure peanut-free ingredients and provide dairy-free options when possible.
• Create nutritious, reheatable meals using high-quality ingredients.
• Source ingredients and manage grocery purchases with clear labeling and dates.
• Check in weekly or biweekly to adapt menus to schedules.

Skills

Private chef

Meal prep

Delivery coordination

Job description

Gilder Search Group is seeking a Private Chef for an upper‑east-side family, handling off-site meal prep and twice weekly delivery. You will prepare lunches for two principals and family‑style dinners for five, ensuring peanut-free recipes and dairy-free options where possible.

The role requires a clean, professional prep environment, reliable transportation, and organized menu planning with rotating selections and regular check-ins.