Personal Chef

2 weeks ago

KitchenerWaterloo, Canada FoodZen Full time

At FoodZen, chefs get to ditch the hectic restaurant scene and join a team focused on making a real difference. Here, it's all about creating meals that matter. You get to dive into hyper-local, ultra-seasonal ingredients, supporting local businesses and keeping things fresh. Plus, our farm-to-table approach means you'll be cooking up wholesome, nutritious dishes that make a positive impact on people's lives. And hey, who wouldn't want to be part of a crew that's all about spreading food zen and bringing balance to busy schedules?

**Personal Chef Responsibilities**:

- Conferring with personal chef clients to determine their meal preferences, specifications, food allergies, and dietary restrictions.
- Working with the FoodZen Kitchen staff to prepare pre-made meals in an efficient and timely manner.
- Working with the Head Chef to create customized menus for personal chef clients based on their preferences, specifications, and dietary needs.
- Shopping for ingredients as well as necessary kitchen tools and equipment for your personal chef clients.
- Inspecting meal ingredients before making purchases to ensure they are of the highest quality.
- Preparing meals in clients' kitchens or the FoodZen Kitchen in accordance with food health and safety regulations.
- Cleaning and sanitizing work areas before and after meal preparation.
- Appropriately packaging and labelling prepared meals that are to be consumed at a later date.

**Personal Chef Requirements**:

- Degree in culinary arts or three to five years of equivalent experience.
- Minimum 5 years of experience working as a personal chef or within a restaurant environment.
- Food Handler Certification.
- Willing to get a vulnerable sector check.
- Must be passionate about using fresh ingredients over processed ones.
- A sound knowledge of international cuisines, specialty diets & allergies.
- Strong knowledge of nutrition, and working with specialty diets and allergies.
- The ability to handle criticism.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills.
- Effective communication skills.
- Exceptional customer service skills.
- Detail-oriented.
- Comfortable using Microsoft Word or Google Docs.
- Must have a valid driver's license and access to own transportation with room for equipment and groceries.

**Perks**:

- Flexible schedule, shifts between 8:00 AM and 4:30 PM, Monday to Friday.
- No chasing customers for work. FoodZen is growing rapidly
- FoodZen reviews all jobs in advance to ensure you can be effective and productive.
- Competitive salary
- Bonuses and tips
- Weekly payment
- A kitchen starter kit is provided
- Uniform provided

**Schedule**:

- Day Shift
- Monday to Friday
- 1 to 4 clients per week, plus FoodZen Kitchen hours
- Occasional evenings and weekends

**Job Types**: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $25.00-$35.00 per hour

Expected hours: 30 - 40 per week

Additional pay:

- Bonus pay
- Tips

**Benefits**:

- Company events
- Discounted or free food
- Flexible schedule
- On-site parking
- Work from home

Flexible language requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Monday to Friday

Application question(s):

- Please provide your food portfolio or link to your social media highlighting your dishes.

**Experience**:

- Personal Chef or Restaurant Cook: 5 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

- Driving Licence (required)

Work Location: On the road

Expected start date: 2025-01-20

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