1 Month TEMP Cook Position Home Work Staffing Greenwich, CT Job Details Temporary $35 - $40 an hour 1 day ago Qualifications Menu design Assisting with meal planning Food service inventory management Driver's License Residential housekeeping Meal preparation Hotel room cleaning Meal planning Household meal planning Kitchen organization

Full Job Description Start Date:

ASAP (one-month temporary)

Location:

Fairfield County, CT Compensation:

$35-40 per hour

Schedule:

Thursday-Monday, 11:00 AM - 8:00

PM Guaranteed Hours:

45 per week Live-In /

Live-Out:

Open to both Overview A private household in Fairfield County is seeking an experienced Executive Cook to lead the kitchen and daily meal service. This is a homestyle cooking role focused on shopping for, preparing, and serving fresh lunches and dinners each day. The principal prefers light, low-sodium meals, with menus planned together day to day. The Executive Cook will own the full kitchen domain and provide light general tidying on weekends. A live-in option is available.

Responsibilities:

General Shop, cook, and clean up for lunch and dinner Plan lunch and dinner menus, coordinated day to day with the principal Manage stock and inventory of daily foods (yogurt, milk, fruit, OJ) and pantry staples (peanut butter, butter, flour, sugar) Regularly clean out the refrigerator and freezer, discarding expired and spoiled products Maintain the kitchen, breakfast room, dining room, and dining porches Support dinner parties and larger gatherings (catering is used as needed for large groups) Help polish silverware Daily Keep coffee beans stocked and the coffee machine filled with clean water (do not run the machine's clean cycle; this is handled separately by the household) Keep water bottles stocked and the water pitcher full Ensure breakfast essentials are on hand (OJ, yogurt, milk, fruit) Wipe any spills from the drawer refrigerator and freezer After dinner, sweep and mop the floor, wipe all kitchen surfaces, and wipe down the stove and venting Run the dishwasher each night; hand-wash if there isn't a full load Empty all kitchen garbage cans before leaving Weekly On weekends or when additional coverage is needed: make the principal's bed, tidy the dressing room, lightly clean the bathroom, and empty garbage from these rooms On weekends or when additional coverage is needed: lightly clean the downstairs bathroom (and the pool house bathroom in summer) On weekends or when additional coverage is needed: walk through the house to ensure everything is straightened and tidied Polish the sliding door leading to the dining porch Clean the dishwasher filter Check the refrigerator and freezer for expired and moldy food, and wipe all shelves Clean the stove backsplash and the surface of the stove hood and controls Keep kitchen soap dispensers and paper towels stocked Keep all salt and pepper shakers full Submit receipts to the family assistant to keep petty cash available for groceries and household needs Coordinate the weekly farm order (in season) with the principal Coordinate flowers and plant care with household staff

Requirements:

Proven experience as a private cook or executive cook in a private home Skilled in homestyle cooking, with the ability to shop for, prepare, and serve fresh lunches and dinners daily Comfortable owning the full kitchen domain, including menu planning, inventory, and cleaning Valid driver's license and own reliable vehicle Flexible and adaptable to seasonal changes in household size and to schedule adjustments when the principal travels Seeking a long-term commitment Reliable, discreet, and detail-oriented Able to provide 3-5 professional references Upon submitting this form, you will be considered for any suitable positions, so there is no need to complete multiple applications.