Personal Chef / Private Cook
Location: Puslinch, ON
Schedule: Weekdays (15–20 hours per week)
Compensation: $30-$40 (based on the experience)
About the Role
We are seeking a dynamic, reliable, and passionate Personal Chef / Cook to craft exceptional, healthy dining experiences in a respectful and welcoming private residence in Puslinch. In this role, you will bring your culinary artistry into a quiet family home, primarily preparing high-quality, family-style meals for two adults and two kids (with occasional visiting family members).
This position offers an exciting opportunity for an energetic professional who thrives on combining nutrition, creativity, and independent kitchen management to elevate everyday dining into memorable, nourishing moments.
Key Responsibilities
- Menu Planning & Customization: Design and prepare balanced, rotating menus tailored to the family's daily meal schedule.
- Meal Preparation & Presentation: Cook and present fresh, flavorful, whole-food meals with precision, creativity, and attention to detail.
- Sourcing & Grocery Shopping: Coordinate local grocery shopping and ingredient sourcing to ensure maximum freshness and quality (funds/credit card provided).
- Kitchen Sanitation & Organization: Maintain a meticulously clean, organized kitchen environment during and after cooking, adhering to proper food storage, labeling, and food safety regulations at all times.
- Independent Management: Handle all aspects of food preparation, time management, and service smoothly while respecting family privacy.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Culinary Experience: Proven background in food preparation and cooking within private homes, professional kitchen environments, or the restaurant industry.
- Safety & Standards: Active Food Handler Certification and deep knowledge of food safety protocols and sanitation standards.
- Transportation: reliable personal transportation required for local grocery shopping.
- Culinary Versatility: Exceptional cooking skills with a passion for healthy, whole-food meal preparation and the ability to create diverse cuisines.
- Professional Attributes: Highly organized, dependable, self-motivated, and respectful of personal space and privacy.
Schedule
Hours: Weekdays (Monday–Friday), 15–20 hours per week (covers menu planning, shopping, cooking, prep, and clean-up).
Trial Period: The final hiring stage will include a paid, one-week cooking trial in our home to ensure a great mutual fit.
How to apply:
If you are eager to bring your culinary talents into a rewarding, client-focused role, we would love to hear from you!
Please send your resume and a brief description of your cooking style (including photos of your dishes if available) to [email protected].
Pay: $30.00-$40.00 per hour
Expected hours: 15.0 – 20.0 per week
Application question(s):
- Do you have experience with meal planning, grocery budgeting, and batch meal prep?
- What experience do you have working in private residences versus commercial kitchens?
Work Location: In person
