About this role
Live-In Chef - Private Residence
Our client is seeking a professional and trustworthy Live-In Chef to manage daily meal preparation and kitchen operations within a private residence.
The ideal candidate should have experience working in a private home or executive residence and be capable of preparing quality meals while maintaining high standards of hygiene, discretion and professionalism.
Key Responsibilities
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Plan and prepare daily meals, including breakfast, lunch and dinner.
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Prepare meals according to family preferences, nutritional requirements and dietary restrictions or allergies.
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Develop weekly or monthly rotating menus.
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Prepare special-occasion meals and dinner-party menus when required.
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Source quality ingredients and support household grocery shopping.
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Manage kitchen inventory, pantry and refrigerator stocks.
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Work within agreed household food budgets and minimize food wastage.
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Maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene in the kitchen.
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Ensure proper food handling, storage and kitchen safety.
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Maintain kitchen appliances, utensils and work areas in good condition.
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Provide light kitchen-related housekeeping and pantry organization where required.
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Provide table-service support when required by the household.
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Qualifications & Requirements
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Diploma, certificate or degree in Culinary Arts, Food Production, Hospitality Management or a related field.
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At least 3 years experience working as a chef in a private home, executive residence or similar environment.
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Valid Food Handler's Certificate.
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Valid medical/fitness report.
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Strong knowledge of food hygiene and safe food handling.
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Ability to prepare a variety of meals and adapt menus to household preferences.
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