Private Chef - Jobs in West Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, V7S

Job Description

Position Overview:Seeking an experienced Private Chef for a residence in West Vancouver. The successful applicant will be required to prepare lunch, and dinner for the family. The typical work hours are 11am – 8pm, Monday through Friday. Applicants should be flexible with their schedules and be available for some weekends and holidays. This is a full-time, live-out position.Candidate Profile:You are an experienced private chef who enjoys keeping a clean and very well-organized work environment. You have a strong understanding of household hygiene and cleaning best practices. You have a ‘do what it takes attitude’ and have a calm and collected approach when things don’t go as planned. You take pride in creating nourishing, beautiful food that support the family’s wellness goals. Primary Responsibilities:

• Design and prepare weekly menus sensitive to treatment side effects such as changes in taste, appetite shifts, or texture needs
• Collaborate with and follow guidance of medical professionals as appropriate
• Emphasize nutrition-first menus built around nutrient dense whole foods
• Prepare daily meals and keep the fridge stocked with ready-to-grab snacks
• Source high quality organic, local, and seasonal ingredients
• Manage grocery shopping, food inventory and kitchen pantry items in order to minimize food waste through efficient planning and preparation
• Menu planning, track and keep records of menus to avoid repetition of meals
• Organizing food supply and kitchen inventory; tracking expenses for kitchen inventory
• Maintain a clean kitchen and workspace daily

Applicant Qualities:

• Excellent English communication skills and professional personal presentation, to courteously and professionally interact with principals, guests and staff
• Professional culinary training with a background in nutrition-focused cooking an asset
• A Registered Dietician (RD) certification is required or direct experience working with individuals with specific medical diagnoses (e.g. Cancer)
• Holistic Nutrition training is considered a strong asset
• Must maintain privacy and confidentiality always, exercising diplomacy, discretion and respecting appropriate boundaries
• A valid, clean British Colombia driver’s license is an asset
• Valid Food Safe certification
• A degree or diploma from an accredited culinary institution is an asset
• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada