Full-Time Chef

Private Westport, Connecticut family is seeking a Live-Out (local to Connecticut)Chef who can shop and source local, organic foods. They literally love all foods, (except for pork, and maybe French food). They are not looking for any kind of fancy curve on a plate, just looking for good food!

Hire Date: ASAP
Position : Full-Time Live-Out Chef
Schedule: Monday–Thursday 2 meals per day, lunch/dinner;
Friday, breakfast and lunch. possibly prep some food for the weekend.
Salary: $140K annually, Paid Time Off, Health Insurance stipend if needed
Relocation: No – local candidates only, must reside within a reasonable commute to residence in Westport, CT.

About the Family
Warm and welcoming busy professionals who recently moved to Westport, CT are looking to hire a dedicated, professional Chef to join their household. 
The family values discretion, reliability, and someone who will be a long-term fit.

Dad really enjoys snow boarding and eventually they would like to purchase a mountain home.
I t would be ideal if the future Chef had the flexibility to travel with them, potentially for 3 weeks or a month at a time, to their future mountain home,  with additional pay.

• Children: (G) Turning 1 year-old end of August, and 1 is on the way

Responsibilities

• Menu planning
• Prepare meals daily, primarily lunch and dinner ,for a growing family of 3.
• Grocery shop for all ingredients, including standard items, non-standard produce, and specialty items requested by the family. Must be budget-conscious while sourcing local fresh, whole, organic ingredients and avoid overspending on everyday items. 
• Ensure the kitchen is thoroughly cleaned after meal preparation,   including dishes and all appliances used. 
• Serve the dinner, typically around 5:30 6:00 pm, before leaving for the evening.

Ideal Candidate & Personality
The ideal candidate has professional chef experience working in a domestic home.  Someone active and energetic, e xtremely clean and hygienic: Washing hands as soon as entering home, comfortable not wearing shoes (or indoor shoes only) in the home and highly organized with a p leasant and patient disposition. Someone looking for a long-term placement and becoming a valued part of the family.

● Experienced with family-style cooking, able to offer a variety of various cuisines.
● Comfortable with meal planning, ingredient sourcing, and prepping   ahead when possible.
● Highly organized, self-motivated, and communicative with the family and Nanny.
● Skilled in maintaining a clean and efficient kitchen workspace. 
●  Must not wear any fragrances, scented lotions, or jewelry.
●  The ability to travel for 3 weeks or a month at a time, when they eventually will have a  Mountain home, with additional pay, would be ideal for the family!

PLEASE SUBMIT your updated resume, references and/or reference letters, and food pics to View email address on recruitcrm.io

Position Requirements

• Driver’s license and clean driving record, MUST have a car for reliable transportation to/from the residence. 
• References: Minimum of 2 excellent References.
• Background: Background checks upon a contingent offer of hire.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.