Sous Chef - Personal Chef & Private Events Chef Matt's Culinary Creations, LLC Job Overview Chef Matt's Culinary Creations is seeking a talented, dependable, and team-oriented Sous Chef to join our growing culinary team. This is a hands-on position for a chef who understands what it means to be a
Sous Chef:
support the Executive Chef, execute at a high level, stay prepared, and help the entire team succeed. Initially, this chef will work directly alongside Chef Matt , primarily assisting with weekly meal prep services and private dinners/events . You will learn our systems, service standards, recipes, presentation expectations, and the way we operate inside our clients' homes. You will not be expected to lead events immediately. The goal is to develop the right candidate within our company. Once you have demonstrated consistency, professionalism, culinary ability, and an understanding of Chef Matt's standards, you will have the opportunity to lead your own meal prep services and private events. We are building a culinary company, not simply filling individual gigs. We are looking for someone who wants to become part of that growth. Primary Responsibilities As Sous Chef, you will: Work directly under and alongside Executive Chef Matthew McComb during meal prep services, private dinners, and special events. Assist with mise en place, preparation, cooking, plating, service, breakdown, and kitchen cleanup. Execute recipes and menus according to Chef Matt's specifications and company standards. Assist with weekly in-home meal prep services, including proteins, vegetables, sides, sauces, and other menu components. Assist with grocery organization, ingredient preparation, food storage, labeling, and kitchen logistics. Support private dinners and events from initial preparation through final service and cleanup. Maintain clean, organized, and sanitary workstations at all times. Work efficiently in unfamiliar residential kitchens and adapt to different equipment and environments. Follow proper food-handling, sanitation, allergen, and cross-contamination procedures. Maintain professional communication and behavior around clients and their guests. Learn Chef Matt's Culinary Creations' systems, recipes, presentation standards, and service expectations. Take direction from the Executive Chef and respond professionally to feedback. Anticipate what the Executive Chef and team need rather than waiting to be asked for every task. Represent Chef Matt's Culinary Creations professionally whenever working in a client's home or at an event. Growth Into a Lead Chef Role This position is designed to grow. The Sous Chef will initially assist Chef Matt exclusively while becoming fully trained in our culinary and service standards. As trust and experience are established, responsibilities may expand to include: Independently executing weekly meal prep services. Leading assigned private dinners and events. Managing event preparation and kitchen execution. Directing additional culinary or service staff when assigned. Communicating professionally with clients while representing Chef Matt's Culinary Creations. Taking greater responsibility as the company and culinary team continue to grow. The opportunity to lead is earned through consistency, reliability, execution, leadership, and trust. What We Expect Culinary ability matters, but so does how you operate as part of a team. The right candidate understands the role of a Sous Chef and is willing to support the Executive Chef and the company before stepping into a leadership position of their own.
We expect you to:
Be on time and prepared. Wear the required chef jacket and maintain a clean, professional appearance. Understand kitchen hierarchy and respect the role of the Executive Chef. Take direction without ego. Step in wherever needed to help the service succeed. Work with urgency while remaining organized and composed. Communicate clearly and professionally. Take pride in the details, even when the client may never see them. Treat clients' homes, kitchens, equipment, and belongings with respect. Be dependable. If you commit to a service, the team needs to be able to count on you. Understand that when you wear the Chef Matt's jacket, you represent the company, its culture, and its standard. We want chefs who understand that being part of a growing culinary team means supporting one another, maintaining standards, and earning greater responsibility through performance. Qualifications Professional culinary experience required. Experience as a Sous Chef, Personal Chef, Private Chef, Line Cook, Banquet Chef, or similar professional kitchen position preferred. Strong fundamental cooking and knife skills. Ability to execute a variety of cuisines and cooking techniques. Experience with meal preparation and/or private dining is strongly preferred. Ability to follow recipes, portion specifications, plating standards, and Executive Chef direction. Strong organization, cleanliness, and time-management skills. Comfortable working inside clients' private residences. Ability to adapt to different residential kitchen setups. Professional demeanor and strong communication skills. Reliable transportation and ability to travel to client locations as required. Ability to work independently once properly trained. Culinary degree is a plus but not required . Current ServSafe certification is mandatory. The Person We're Looking For We are looking for someone who wants more than occasional cooking work. You should be passionate about food, hungry to improve, comfortable working as part of a team, and interested in growing alongside Chef Matt's Culinary Creations. There will be opportunities to lead, but first we want someone willing to learn our system, support the Executive Chef, master our standards, and prove they can consistently represent the company at the level our clients expect. As we grow, you grow.
Position Type:
1099
Independent Contractor Company:
Chef Matt's Culinary Creations, LLC Job Type:
Contract Pay:
$25.00 - $40.00 per hour Ability to
Relocate:
Williamstown, NJ 08094: Relocate before starting work (Required)
