Position Overview:
Seeking an experienced Private Chef for a residence in West Vancouver. The successful applicant will be required to prepare lunch and dinner for the family. The typical work hours are 11am 8pm Monday through Friday. Applicants should be flexible with their schedules and be available for some weekends and holidays. This is a full-time live-out position.
Candidate Profile:
You are an experienced private chef who enjoys keeping a clean and very well-organized work environment. You have a strong understanding of household hygiene and cleaning best practices. You have a do what it takes attitude and have a calm and collected approach when things don t go as planned. You take pride in creating nourishing beautiful food that support the family s wellness goals.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Design and prepare weekly menus sensitive to treatment side effects such as changes in taste appetite shifts or texture needs
- Collaborate with and follow guidance of medical professionals as appropriate
- Emphasize nutrition-first menus built around nutrient dense whole foods
- Prepare daily meals and keep the fridge stocked with ready-to-grab snacks
- Source high quality organic local and seasonal ingredients
- Manage grocery shopping food inventory and kitchen pantry items in order to minimize food waste through efficient planning and preparation
- Menu planning track and keep records of menus to avoid repetition of meals
- Organizing food supply and kitchen inventory; tracking expenses for kitchen inventory
- Maintain a clean kitchen and workspace daily
Applicant Qualities:
- Excellent English communication skills and professional personal presentation to courteously and professionally interact with principals guests and staff
- Professional culinary training with a background in nutrition-focused cooking an asset
- A Registered Dietician (RD) certification is required or direct experience working with individuals with specific medical diagnoses (e.g. Cancer)
- Holistic Nutrition training is considered a strong asset
- Must maintain privacy and confidentiality always exercising diplomacy discretion and respecting appropriate boundaries
- A valid clean British Colombia driver s license is an asset
- Valid Food Safe certification
- A degree or diploma from an accredited culinary institution is an asset
- Must be legally entitled to work in Canada
House maintenance, Organization, Documentation
Education
Nutritional background an asset