Private Chef

•  Prepare daily meals for the household according to preferences, dietary needs, and schedule.
•  Plan weekly menus and offer thoughtful meal suggestions.
•  Prepare breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks, and meal prep as needed.
•  Shop for groceries and specialty ingredients.
•  Maintain household food inventory and ensure the kitchen is well-stocked.
•  Keep the kitchen, pantry, refrigerator, freezer, and food storage areas clean, organized, and properly maintained.
•  Handle proper food labeling, storage, rotation, and sanitation.
•  Prepare meals for casual family dining as well as occasional formal or informal entertaining.
•  Assist with plating, serving, and butler-style meal service when needed.
•  Coordinate with the principals regarding menus, preferences, events, and household needs.
•  Assist with wine organization and wine service as needed.
•  Run food-related errands, pickups, and specialty shopping as requested.
•  Maintain a high level of cleanliness, professionalism, discretion, and food safety at all times.
•  Provide light household support as needed, especially in connection with kitchen, dining, and entertaining needs.

•  Strong knowledge of menu planning, grocery shopping, meal prep, and kitchen management.
•  Comfortable preparing healthy, high-quality meals based on family preferences.
•  Able to prepare both everyday family meals and meals for guests or small gatherings.
•  Experience with formal and informal meal service preferred.
•  Strong understanding of food safety, sanitation, storage, and kitchen organization.
•  Comfortable managing pantry, refrigerator, freezer, and household food inventory.
•  Ability to work independently and anticipate needs without constant direction.
•  Comfortable assisting with wine service or wine organization.
•  Professional, discreet, trustworthy, and service-oriented.
•  Strong English communication skills.

•  Polished and professional presentation.
•  Strong service mentality and excellent attention to detail.
•  Highly organized, proactive, and self-directed.
•  Flexible, dependable, and calm under pressure.
•  Respectful of privacy and household boundaries.
•  Able to adjust to household preferences and changing needs.
•  Takes pride in maintaining a clean, efficient, and well-run kitchen.

•  Minimum 3+ years of private household chef experience.
•  Excellent references from current and previous employers.
•  Ability to work independently.
•  Must speak and communicate well in English.
•  Authorized to work in the United States for any employer.
•  Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
•  Comfortable working Monday–Saturday.
•  Must be able to reliably commute to Saint James, NY.

Muffetta Household Staffing Agency, a top rated company that provides a full array of household staffing for private residences and businesses. We are a licensed agency.