Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Location: Greenwich, CT

Schedule: Full-Time, Daily Breakfast, Lunch at 1:30 PM, Dinner at 6:30 PM, MondayFriday, 8:00 AM 8:00 PM

Salary: $110k-$130k/yearly with OT

Benefits: Health insurance stipend of $600 monthly after 90 days, two weeks' paid vacation

Employment Type: Full-Time, Live-Out

About the Role:

Seeking an experienced, professional, and highly skilled Private Chef to join a formal household in Greenwich, CT, serving an elderly couple with discerning tastes. The household operates with high expectations for quality, efficiency, and discretion, and includes a dedicated team of staff (housekeeper, companion, and driver). The Chef will be responsible for creating healthy, low-fat, low-salt, and low-pepper meals across all cuisines, tailored to the couples preferences. The ideal candidate is polished, friendly, non-obtrusive, and highly trustworthy, with a warm personality that complements the households collaborative and supportive environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Meal Planning and Preparation: Plan, purchase, and prepare daily lunch (1:30 PM) and dinner (6:30 PM) for the couple, focusing on healthy, low-fat, low-salt, and low-pepper cuisine without sauces, tailored to their dietary needs and preferences
• Kitchen Management: Oversee all kitchen operations, including sourcing high-quality ingredients, maintaining pantry inventory, and ensuring a clean, organized, and safe kitchen environment.
• Cleaning: Thoroughly clean the kitchen after each meal, maintaining a pristine workspace (supported by a housekeeper for general household duties).
• Safety Compliance: Ensure kitchen safety to prevent risks of slips, falls, fires, and electrical hazards, promptly reporting any issues to the principals.
• Team Collaboration: Work harmoniously with the household staff (housekeeper, CNA, Personal Assistant, and driver) to maintain a warm, inviting, and professional environment.
• Ambiance: Contribute to a welcoming atmosphere for the principals and staff through a professional and engaging demeanor.

Qualifications:

• Experience: Minimum of 5 years as a professional Chef, with experience working in fine homes or high-end private residences.
• Education: Culinary training from a recognized institution.

Skills and Attributes :

• Expertise in healthy, simple, no-sauce, low-fat, low-salt, and low-pepper cooking across various cuisines.
• Exceptional organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Professional, capable, and self-confident with a warm, friendly, and non-obtrusive personality.
• Highly proactive, resourceful, and able to problem-solve with minimal oversight.
• Ability to maintain composure in a high-performance, formal environment.
• High level of discretion, loyalty, and integrity.
• Hands-on work style, willing to perform all duties, including cleaning.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with a small household team, including a companion who provides personal assistance to the principals.

Additional Requirements:

• Non-smoker
• Valid drivers license for purchasing ingredients and supplies (preferred but not required).
• Ability to adhere to a Confidentiality Agreement and pass a full background check.
• Excellent references from previous employers or clients.

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