Job Description

Location: General Pittsburgh Area

Job Type: Part-Time; ideally 1-3 days/week; hours vary depending on client's needs; 4-hour booking minimum 

Salary: $30-65/hr paid via payroll service

Job Description: We are looking for skilled and passionate personal chefs to prepare nutritious and delicious meals tailored to the dietary preferences and requirements of our clients. As a personal chef, you will be responsible for planning menus, shopping for ingredients, preparing meals, and maintaining a clean and organized kitchen. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of various cuisines, nutrition, and dietary restrictions. They will ideally be able to meal prep for a family's week within 1-2 shifts. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Menu Planning: Collaborate with clients to create personalized meal plans that align with their tastes, dietary needs, and preferences.
• Meal Preparation: Prepare and cook meals in the client’s home, ensuring a high standard of quality and presentation.
• Grocery Shopping: Source and purchase fresh, high-quality ingredients, ensuring they meet the client’s dietary standards.
• Kitchen Management: Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary kitchen environment. Handle all aspects of food safety and hygiene.
• Special Events: Occasionally cater for special family events, dinners, or gatherings as requested.
• Dietary Compliance: Accommodate special dietary restrictions and preferences, including but not limited to vegan, gluten-free, low-sodium, and allergy-specific diets.
• Communication: Maintain clear and open communication with clients to adjust menus and meals as needed based on their feedback and evolving needs.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience as a personal chef or in a similar culinary role.
• Formal culinary training or equivalent experience.
• Strong knowledge of various cuisines, dietary restrictions, and nutrition.
• Excellent time management skills and the ability to work independently.
• High attention to detail, creativity, and passion for cooking.
• Professionalism, discretion, and the ability to maintain client confidentiality.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation for grocery shopping and travel to clients' homes.

• Preferred Qualifications :

• Experience working with families or in private households.
• Certification in food safety and handling.
• Ability to prepare meals for children and familiarity with child nutrition.

If selected as part of our team, we will perform a reference and background check.

Please send resumes to  info@eastwindnannies.com and include your general availability to pick up shifts. Our team will then be in touch with any next steps! 

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