A warm, busy family in Brooklyn is seeking a talented Private Family Chef to prepare fresh, healthy, family-style dinners during the week. The ideal candidate is organized, flexible, and enjoys cooking food that tastes great while supporting healthy habits for children. This role will be especially well-suited to a chef who is comfortable working around kids and can help make mealtimes enjoyable and approachable.
Family & Home:
Family of five: two adults and three children (ages 13, 10, and 7 )
One dog in the home
The household has a cleaning service three times per week but the chef would be responsible for kitchen cleanliness following food preparation.
Existing long-term nanny who also serves as house manager and cleans the kitchen each morning
Schedule: Monday–Friday (tentative), approximately 12:45 – 7:45pm (final hours to be confirmed; dinner is typically around 6:45/7pm)
Start Date: Ideally within the next 30 days (flexible)
Responsibilities:
Prepare fresh dinners Monday–Friday (family-style service preferred)
Stock refrigerator with breakfast and lunch options that can be reheated or just served by the family themselves.
Grocery shopping and managing grocery orders (delivery is acceptable)
Pantry and refrigerator organization/stocking
Accommodate family preferences, including no shellfish/no pork, and a focus on healthy options for children (the 13-year-old is mostly pescatarian, the other children like meat)
Keep the kitchen clean and organized; complete post-cooking cleanup
Optional: support for occasional dinner parties (e.g., 12–15 guests), with advance notice (this is not a priority)
Qualifications:
Prior experience as a private chef or strong family-style culinary background
Casual and friendly demeanor
Confidently preparing kid-friendly, healthy meals
Professional, discreet, and respectful of privacy
Organized with strong kitchen systems and clean work habits
This family is seeking fresh, in-home cooking (not drop-off meal delivery). They would love a chef who can reliably manage weeknight dinners, keep ingredients rotating, and ensure food is enjoyable and fresh.
Salary and Benefits:
$150,000/year (commensurate with experience; structured as a full-time weekday role)
Health stipend Weekends off
Numbers & Facts
Location
Brooklyn, New York
Skills
Cook Dishesunmatched
Food Deliveryunmatched
Food Flavorunmatched
Housekeeping/Cleaningunmatched
Order Deliveryunmatched
Order Managementunmatched
Organizational Skillsunmatched
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