Personal Chef (International Cuisine)

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

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