Overview
A busy, friendly Manhasset-based family seeks a live-out, part-time chef. The usual schedule will be Monday through Friday, 4pm-7pm, however there may be occasional longer hours needed or weekend entertaining.
Responsibilities
- Prepare the evening meal (normally served around 6 or 6.30pm) for the parents and three children, with enough for other staff members to also enjoy!
- Meal planning with the parents
- Sourcing fresh produce (in agreement with the parents), as well as some online ordering for groceries
- Regular inventory check for all grocery items, kitchen implements etc
- Kitchen breakdown and general cleaning and tidying after the meal is finished (with help from the housekeeper)
- Catering for guests, dinner parties, weekend get togethers on occasion (and all with prior notice)
Qualifications
No specific qualifications are required, however the following experience and characteristics would be appreciated:
- Experience preparing food for a busy, young family
- A love for cooking
- Ability to incorporate family's tastes and preferences, and to be flexible around their needs
Requirements
- Adaptable and flexible, and able to step up during busier periods (holidays, when extended family are visiting, when the parents are away or the family is travelling, for example)
- Plenty of previous experience as a private chef
- Comfortable cooking Mediterranean, Greek, Asian, Chinese and South American style food. Happy also to learn the family's favourite recipes!
- Fabulous references
- Friendly, positive personality
- Experience in a large, fully staffed household and able to maintain discretion at all times
Salary and Benefits
