Chef-Private Household

Job Description

Roles & Responsibilities
Responsibilities:
• Preparing weekly menus that consist of fresh, healthy and nutritious meals with consideration to the family members’ dietary needs
• Storing food items and preparing meals in accordance with food health and safety regulations
• Preparing meals for small dinner parties or special events
• Preparing lunches for work/school and snacks for the kids
• Grocery shopping and locating specialty items, such as dairy or gluten free products
• Running, arranging and organising the kitchen and pantry
• Overseeing the cleanliness, hygiene and sanitization of the kitchen and other related areas

Requirements:
• Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in culinary arts or nutrition is preferred
• At least 3 years of culinary experience is required
• Working in a similar role with a private household is desirable
• Knowledge of healthier alternative ingredients and meal preparation is a must
• Experience of cooking several cuisines such as Emirati, Indian, Levantine, Western or Asian is preferred
• Excellent organization, time-management skills and detail-orientation is required

Facilities and support
• Fully equipped kitchen with appliances
• Support in organizing and cleaning the kitchen and related areas from an experienced live-in maid, with appropriate guidance