A Cook prepares food in a restaurant or institutional kitchen. May be responsible for a specific station or type of food preparation in a larger kitchen, or specialize as a short-order or fast-food cook. May prepare meals in private homes, or cater parties.
Open to both Position Overview A private household in Fairfield County is seeking an experienced Executive Cook focused on the kitchen and daily meal service. This is a homestyle cooking role — shopping for, preparing, and serving fresh lunches and dinners daily. The principal prefers light, low-sodium meals, planned together day to day. The role owns the full kitchen domain and provides light general tidying on weekends. Long-term role; live-in option available.
Benefits:
time-and-a-half on holidays, two weeks paid vacation plus additional vacation time in January, 5 paid sick days, healthcare stipend, paid holidays (New Year's Eve, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day), mileage reimbursement for work-related driving Responsibilities General Shop, cook, and clean up for lunch and dinner Menu planning for lunch and dinner, coordinated day-to-day with the principal Stock control 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and pantry staples (peanut butter, butter, flour, sugar) Regularly clean out the refrigerator and freezer, discarding out-of-date and spoiled products Upkeep of the kitchen, breakfast room, dining room, and dining porches Support dinner parties and larger gatherings (catering is used as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 Ensure coffee beans are stocked and the coffee machine has clean water (do not run the machine's clean cycle — this is handled separately by the household) Ensure water bottles are stocked and the water pitcher is full Ensure daily 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 After dinner, wipe all kitchen surfaces After dinner, 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, light cleaning of the bathroom, and empty garbage from these rooms On weekends or when additional coverage is needed: light cleaning of the downstairs bathroom (and, in summer, the pool house bathroom) 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 Wipe all refrigerator and freezer shelves Clean the stove backsplash and the surface of the stove hood and controls Check that kitchen soap dispensers and paper towels are stocked Check that all salt and pepper shakers are 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 on flowers and plant care with household staff Quarterly Wipe the outside of kitchen/pantry cabinets Clean the inside and outside of cabinets Deep clean the stoves, hoods, vents, and controls 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 Must be able to provide 3-5 professional references
