Responsibilities

Conferring with the employer to determine their meal preferences, specifications, food allergies, and dietary restrictions.
Preparing customized meal plans for clients based on their preferences, specifications, and dietary needs.
Inspecting meal ingredients before making purchases to ensure that they are of the highest quality.
Preparing meals in the employer's kitchen in accordance with food health and safety regulations.
Appropriately packaging and labeling prepared meals that are to be consumed at a later date.
Serve meals to employer’s family and guests.
Plan menus according to employers' needs and diet restrictions.
Direct the operation and organization of the kitchen and all food-related activities, including the presentation and serving of food.
Have a good understanding of various styles of table service, party protocols and the job duties of other household staff.
Ability to maintain a record of family and guest preferences.
Demonstrated ability to creatively make last-minute changes, special requests and the differing personalities being served.
Possess a thorough knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and nutrition.
Demonstrated ability to shop carefully for quality and safe products including food itemsand kitchen wares.
Excellently manage the kitchen for efficiency, cleanliness, minimal waste reduction and cost effectiveness.

Requirements

High School Diploma; Bachelor's or Associate's Degree in Culinary is preferred.
5 years relevant work experience.
Proven culinary experience.
Must be creative and be able to prepare national and continental dishes
Sound knowledge of different cuisines as well as food health and safety regulations.
A strong understanding of nutrition.
Excellent organizational and time management skills.
Effective communication (written and reading) skills.
Detail-oriented.