Private Chef Needed - Akron / Portage Lakes Area Chateau in the Burg Akron, OH Job Details Part-time From $20 an hour 1 day ago Qualifications Menu design Assisting with meal planning Pre-cooking preparation Food preparation for special diets Food service purchasing Experience working with individuals with specific dietary needs Grocery shopping assistance Organizational skills Italian cuisine In-home experience Meal planning Household meal planning Hungarian Full Job Description Private Chef Needed - Akron / Portage Lakes Area Full-Time Private Chef | Competitive Pay for the Right Candidate We are seeking an experienced, dependable Private Chef to prepare breakfast and dinner daily for a homebound gentleman in the Akron / Portage Lakes area. We are ideally looking for one chef who is available 7 days a week. However, we are open to considering two chefs who can alternate schedules to provide consistent coverage if a single chef is not available for the full week. Position Details Full-time position - breakfast and dinner every day Preference for availability 7 days per week Will consider two chefs sharing/alternating the schedule based on availability Prepare fresh, high-quality breakfast and dinner meals in a private residence Develop rotating menus with variety, seasonal selections, and meals tailored to the client's preferences Client is diabetic, so the chef must be comfortable preparing appropriate meals while still creating flavorful and enjoyable food Breakfast preferences lean toward traditional American-style breakfasts Dinner preferences include foreign and ethnic cuisines, with a particular appreciation for authentic German, Hungarian, Italian, European, and similar traditional dishes Handle the entire meal process, including menu planning, grocery shopping, food preparation, cooking, serving/plating, kitchen cleanup, and putting food away Maintain a clean, organized kitchen and follow proper food safety and sanitation practices Communicate regarding menus, preferences, grocery needs, and any necessary dietary considerations Responsibilities The chef will be responsible for managing the kitchen and meal preparation from start to finish, including: Menu planning and meal preparation Grocery shopping and purchasing ingredients Food preparation and cooking Proper storage of prepared food and leftovers Kitchen cleanup after meals Maintaining an organized and sanitary kitchen Monitoring ingredients and communicating when groceries or supplies are needed Accommodating dietary requirements and personal food preferences Providing variety and avoiding a repetitive menu Requirements Proven experience as a private chef, personal chef, caterer, or professional cook Strong culinary skills and experience preparing a variety of cuisines Experience with authentic German, Hungarian, Italian, European, and other ethnic/traditional cuisines Comfortable preparing meals appropriate for a diabetic client Strong menu planning and organizational skills Ability to work independently in a private home Reliable transportation and dependable attendance Professional references preferred Must be comfortable handling all aspects of the kitchen, including grocery shopping and cleanup Ideal Candidate The ideal chef is reliable, professional, organized, and passionate about preparing fresh, flavorful, home-cooked meals. They should enjoy creating variety, have a strong appreciation for authentic ethnic and European cuisine, and be comfortable tailoring meals to individual dietary needs and preferences. We are looking for someone who takes pride not only in the food they prepare, but also in maintaining a clean, organized kitchen and providing a consistent, dependable service. Location Akron /

Portage Lakes, Ohio Work Location:

In person, private residence Competitive pay based on experience and qualifications. When applying, please include your preferred rate structure (hourly, daily, weekly, per meal, etc.) and what is included in your rate. Please specify whether your rate includes grocery shopping, meal planning, preparation, cooking, serving, kitchen cleanup, and other related duties.

To Apply Please provide:

A brief description of your culinary experience Cuisines and specialties Experience with private-home or personal-chef work Availability, including days and hours

Pay:

From $20.00 per hour Expected hours: No less than 24.0 per week

Work Location:

In person