Personal Chef Jobs in New York, NY

A Personal Chef is an integral contributor to the culinary industry, offering exclusive services tailored to suit the gastronomic preferences of their clientele. They are typically self-employed and provide meal preparation services in the client's home, often planning and preparing meals for a week or longer. This role involves creating customized meal plans according to the client's dietary needs, shopping for groceries, preparing meals, and maintaining cleanliness in the kitchen. They may also cater to special events and intimate gatherings, ensuring a personalized and high-quality dining experience. A Personal Chef also provides valuable services for people who have specific dietary requirements or are simply too busy to cook their own meals.

To become a successful Personal Chef, a number of skills and certifications are necessary. Excellent cooking skills and a deep knowledge of various cuisines are fundamental, as well as solid skills in food safety and sanitation practices. Therefore, a certification in food handling and safety is often required. An additional certification from a recognized culinary institute or an accredited personal chef association can boost credibility. Before becoming a Personal Chef, individuals usually gain experience in other culinary roles such as a Line Cook, Sous Chef, or Catering Chef. Other essential skills include time management, interpersonal skills, and business acumen. Ultimately, a Personal Chef's role demands creativity, passion for food, attention to detail, and a strong commitment to customer satisfaction.

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Shef

Chef

  • Shef
  • New York, NY (3 miles from New York, NY)
  • 4 days ago
  • Shef
  • New York, NY (3 miles from New York, NY)
  • 4 days ago

Personal Chef – Grow Your Food Business (Flexible Hours, Steady Income) About Shef Shef is a modern-day shared personal chef platform where we connect busy families and individuals with talented local...

Professional Housekeeper/Cook For Private Family

  • New York, NY
  • 4 days ago
  • New York, NY
  • 4 days ago

We are seeking an experienced Housekeeper/Cook to join a welcoming and busy household on the UES of New York, NY. This is an exceptional opportunity for a highly organized and meticulous...

Need Personal Chefs to meet growing demand in NYC- Sous Personal Chefs

  • Brooklyn, NY (3 miles from New York, NY)
  • 4 days ago
  • Brooklyn, NY (3 miles from New York, NY)
  • 4 days ago

Sous is an in-home personal chef marketplace, connecting chefs with clients for weekly meal prep and special occasions. Chefs set their own prices and hours, and serve their own menus....

Private Chef

  • New York, NY
  • 4 days ago
  • New York, NY
  • 4 days ago

Required Years of Experience 3 years Job Details Location: Atherton California Required: 3 years Sous Chef or higher in Michelin 2 or 3 star restaurants. Required: Experience with large events and...

Now Hiring: Exclusive Chef Modern Japanese Cuisine Hells Kitchen

  • New York, NY
  • 5 days ago
  • New York, NY
  • 5 days ago

A modern Japanese restaurant located in the heart of Hells Kitchen, New York, is seeking a visionary and detail-driven Exclusive Chef to lead kitchen team. We specialize in beautifully crafted...

Private Chef

  • New York, NY
  • 7 days ago
  • New York, NY
  • 7 days ago

Cuisine and Healthy Cooking, French Cuisine is a plus!...

Private Chef

  • New York, NY
  • 9 days ago
  • New York, NY
  • 9 days ago

Private family seeks a skilled, knowledgeable and adaptable Private Chef with certified nutrition credentials to oversee daily culinary needs at their primary residence on the Upper West Side of...

Personal Chef

  • New York, NY
  • 9 days ago
  • New York, NY
  • 9 days ago

About Us Shef is a modern-day shared personal chef service where we connect busy individuals & families who are seeking high quality, homemade food with local, talented chefs in their area....

Private Chef- SoHo

  • New York, NY
  • 15 days ago
  • New York, NY
  • 15 days ago

We are seeking a skilled and health-conscious Private Chef to provide breakfast, lunch, and dinner for a single client in Soho, NYC. The ideal candidate will be able to prepare a variety of fresh,...

Part Time Private Chef

  • White Plains, NY (22 miles from New York, NY)
  • 26 days ago
  • White Plains, NY (22 miles from New York, NY)
  • 26 days ago

Chef to support a young family in White Plains, NY....

NOW HIRING: Part-Time Private Chef White Plains, NY (Temporary Assignment) We are working with a

  • White Plains, NY (22 miles from New York, NY)
  • 26 days ago
  • White Plains, NY (22 miles from New York, NY)
  • 26 days ago

NOW HIRING: Part-Time Private Chef White Plains, NY (Temporary Assignment) We are working with a warm, active family in White Plains, New York who is seeking a part-time private chef to join their...

Private Chef

  • New York, NY
  • 28 days ago
  • New York, NY
  • 28 days ago

Unlike personal chefs who typically cook and deliver meals to multiple clients, private chefs usually work exclusively for one employer on an ongoing basis....

Cook - Private Country Club

  • Paramus, NJ (13 miles from New York, NY)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Paramus, NJ (13 miles from New York, NY)
  • 30+ days ago

Cook - Private Country Club THE TUXEDO CLUB Paramus, NJ, USA 8 hours ago Quick Job type Full-time Quick Job description Job Summary The Tuxedo Club is searching for a Cook that has a passion and...

Breakfast Chef - Private Members Club

  • New York, NY
  • 30+ days ago
  • New York, NY
  • 30+ days ago

Breakfast Chef - Up to $90k - New York City, NY We're partnering with a prestigious private members' club as they prepare to launch an exciting new contemporary Latin American restaurant, and...

Perfect Job for an Up-And-Coming Domestic Chef

  • New York, NY
  • 30+ days ago
  • New York, NY
  • 30+ days ago

A dynamic family of four, in the Hamptons, is seeking a live-in Chef to care for the family's culinary needs. This family will give a chance to a less experienced chef who wants to build his...

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Salary for Personal Chef Jobs in New York, NY

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Highest Education Level

Personal Chefs in New York, NY offer the following education background
Associate's Degree
35.6%
Bachelor's Degree
27.9%
Vocational Degree or Certification
15.2%
High School or GED
12.9%
Master's Degree
4.8%
Some College
2.7%
Some High School
0.5%
Doctorate Degree
0.4%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Personal Chefs in New York, NY
1-2 years
33.3%
2-4 years
23.8%
Less than 1 year
19.0%
4-6 years
14.3%
None
9.5%


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