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:MondayThursday 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.
It would be ideal if the future Chef had the flexibility to travel with them potentially for 3 weeks or a month at a timeto their future mountain homewith 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 be budget-conscious while sourcing local fresh whole organic ingredients and avoid overspending on everyday items.
• Ensure the kitchen is thoroughly cleaned after meal preparationincluding 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 extremely 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 pleasant and patient disposition. Someone looking for a long-term placement and becoming a valued part of the family.

Experienced with family-style cookingable to offer a variety of various cuisines.
Comfortable with meal planning ingredient sourcing and preppingahead 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 fragrancesscented lotions or jewelry.
The ability to travel for 3 weeks or a month at a time when they eventually will have aMountain home with additional pay would be ideal for the family!

PLEASE SUBMIT your updated resume references and/or reference letters and food pics to

Position Requirements

• Drivers licenseand 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.