Company description

Curated Kitchen offers private chef services that provide curated weekly meals, and catering for events and dinner parties. We thoughtfully use seasonal and carefully chosen ingredients to prepare healthy and delicious meals that meet your dietary needs or preferences.

At Curated Kitchen, we believe that good food is not only about taste, but also about the quality of ingredients and the care put into preparing them. With over a decade of combined experience in renowned restaurants and private chef work, our team creates customized, flavorful menus tailored to the clients preferences and dietary needs. Our goal is to provide a unique, curated culinary experience that consistently exceeds expectations.

Job description

We are seeking a Private Chef to join our growing team, focused on weekly in-home meal prep services for our clients. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, highly organized, and passionate about healthy, delicious food presented beautifully!

Responsibilities

Weekly Meal Preparation:
Plan, prep, cook, and package 3–5 client-specific meals (typically 3 entrees plus breakfast/snack/dessert add-ons) in clients’ homes.

Menu Execution:
Follow menus designed by Curated Kitchen or collaborate on new seasonal ideas while adhering to each client’s dietary preferences, allergies, and restrictions.

Ingredient Management:
Review FreshDirect or local grocery orders in advance; ensure all ingredients are organized and ready for each session. Take weekly inventory of clients ingredients. 

Cooking & Storage:
Execute meals efficiently with professional technique, ensuring proper cooling, labeling, and packaging of all dishes.

Cleanliness & Organization:
Maintain a spotless workspace during and after service, leaving clients’ kitchens cleaner than found.

Client Interaction:
Represent Curated Kitchen with professionalism, warmth, and discretion. Communicate clearly and positively with clients about meal instructions and preferences.

Documentation:
Submit weekly notes, menu photos, and feedback to Curated Kitchen management to ensure consistency and quality control.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years professional culinary experience, preferably in fine dining, meal prep, or private chef work.
• Strong knowledge of nutrition, seasonality, and dietary cooking (gluten-free, dairy-free, vegetarian, etc.).
• Ability to execute menus independently, with attention to taste, texture, and presentation.
• Excellent time management and organization skills — able to complete full meal prep within 3-5 hours.
• Willingness to travel across Manhattan, Brooklyn & LIC.
• Must maintain a professional appearance and respectful demeanor in clients’ homes.
• Current Food Handler’s Certificate (NYC DOH) strongly preferred.

Compensation Structure
Curated Kitchen operates on a tiered structure to support training, consistency, and growth:

Training Period: 30% of client rate (typically first 2–3 sessions under supervision)
Solo Chef Rate: 70% of client rate once fully trained and cleared to cook independently + $20 per client for administrative work (menu planning and grocery orders)

Per-session rate based on clients meal plan. 
Opportunities for additional private dinner or event shifts.
Growth potential with the Curated Kitchen Team.

Compensation

this position is: hourly, $20/hr +

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Deadline

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