Private Chef job (M/F) in Austin, Texas, USA
Job description
A private family of five in Austin, TX is seeking an experienced Private Chef to bring fresh, thoughtful cooking into their home every day.
This full-time, live-out position requires a culinary professional who can manage the complete kitchen operation from menu planning and grocery shopping to preparation and dinner service.
The family maintains a kosher household, so a solid understanding of kosher dietary laws is essential. The ideal candidate will prepare balanced, flavorful meals built on fresh, seasonal, organic, and locally sourced ingredients with a focus on Mediterranean, Israeli, and Asian cuisines.
Additionally, the role involves preparing customized nutrient-dense meals for one family member following specific dietary requirements. This position is perfect for a proactive, dependable, and discreet chef who takes real pleasure in cooking for a family and becoming a trusted part of their daily life.
Responsibilities
- Plan and prepare fresh kosher dinners for five people, typically including an appetizer, main course, and complementary sides
- Design varied, seasonal kosher menus drawing on Mediterranean, Israeli, and Asian cuisines
- Prepare customized nutrient-dense meals following anti-inflammatory, low-glucose, high-fiber dietary requirements for one family member
- Prepare and pack children’s school lunches for the next day as needed
- Shop for daily and upcoming meals, prioritizing quality, freshness, and seasonality
- Manage grocery lists, pantry inventory, and household staples
- Maintain accurate receipts and follow household purchasing procedures
- Keep the kitchen clean, organized, and sanitary throughout the day with full reset after dinner service
- Follow proper food safety, storage, and labeling practices while minimizing waste
- Care for kitchen equipment and report maintenance needs promptly
- Adapt menus to family preferences and accommodate occasional schedule changes
- Prepare meals for guests, small gatherings, and Shabbat or holiday occasions as requested
- Coordinate with other household staff as needed
- Maintain professionalism and discretion at all times
Requirements
- Minimum of 5 years of professional culinary experience, including work as a private or personal chef in a household setting
- Strong knowledge and understanding of kosher dietary laws and cooking practices
- Experience preparing health-conscious, nutrient-dense meals
- Ability to run multiple complementary menus with excellent timing and presentation
- Strong menu-planning, shopping, and kitchen-management skills
- Ability to work independently in a private residence
- Current Austin resident with a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
- Current food safety certification
- Excellent communication skills
- Flexible and service-oriented approach
- Ability to pass a background check and provide professional references
- A genuine love of cooking wholesome food
- Takes initiative, stays organized, and handles changing plans with ease
- Values discretion and understands what it means to be a trusted presence in a family’s home
Work conditions
- Full-time, live-out position, five days per week
- Schedule built around grocery shopping, meal preparation, dinner service, and kitchen reset
- Compensation commensurate with experience
- Health stipend
- Paid time off and sick days
- Federal holidays
- Occasional flexibility may be needed for gatherings, holidays, or schedule changes
- Local Austin candidates only; no relocation assistance provided
- Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation required
- Must be able to pass a background check and provide professional references
Salary
My name is Tiffany Kolosick, and I have been working in the private service industry for more than 20 years. Before transitioning into recruiting, I held nearly every role within a private household, giving me firsthand insight into the responsibilities, expectations, and challenges faced by both clients and household professionals. This experience allows me to view each placement through the unique lens of both the client and the candidate. My primary goal is to create successful, long-term placements by ensuring that the needs, expectations, personality, and working styles of both parties are aligned. In my experience, when a placement is truly a win for both the client and the candidate, it creates the foundation for a successful and lasting relationship.
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