Private Chef Part-Time

Private Chef Part-Time

Job description

Actively looking to add an experienced and highly motivated Chef who loves cooking for a person who enjoys international and gourmet food to join our team on a part-time basis weekday afternoons (Monday, Wednesday and Friday schedule). I am an active semi-retired professional senior woman. You will need to have a strong memory to compensate for my lack of same and be good at note taking. Sense of humor will be gratefully appreciated.

The ideal candidate will have a strong sense of responsibility, excellent organizational and communication skills and a passion for culinary arts, caregiving and awareness.

Responsibilities

Cooking: Prepare daily meals according to vegan (with some fish and dairy) and gluten and sugar-free guidelines. Must be able to follow portions sizes and monitor all food labels diligently when food shopping. Prepares written weekly menu plan after approval of written recipes. Your creativity will be appreciated for meals where I don’t have recipes. I appreciate beautiful plate presentation. Must be comfortable using food scale, measuring cups and spoons.

Food Shopping and Transportation Assistance: food shopping to meet specific dietary requirements and within a set budget. Occasional support with transportation as necessary.

Skills

· Ability to work calmly and efficiently in a structured environment

· Conscientious care for kitchen equipment and putting things back where found, assuring kitchen is cleaned properly

· Adhere to strict dietary, food handling and safety procedures

· Ability to think independently and problem solve

Requirements

· You must be reliable and live within 30 minutes of West Sedona. Finding housing in the Sedona area is too challenging so unfortunately, we can only read resumes of local residents.

· College degree preferred, or comparable culinary skills and experience.

· Reliable transportation.

· Functioning computer: Curiosity about ChatGPT is a plus!

· Quick learner

If you meet these requirements and have a desire to work in a dynamic and stimulating environment, please e-mail me your resume and cover letter telling me about your ideal job and what appeals to you about this position. Three professional work references will be required during the interview process.