What are the responsibilities and job description for the Private Chef position at Private Family Greenwich, CT?
Are you a skilled chef with an ability to create healthy, delicious, and innovative dishes? Our family in Greenwich, CT, is seeking a chef to commit Friday afternoons (early evening) to create Shabbat Dinner.
About Us
Requirements
About Us
- Family of five: Two adults and three young children.
- Culinary Preferences: We enjoy a variety of cuisines, with an emphasis on farm-to-table fresh ingredients and a creative healthy fusion of flavors and techniques.
- Dietary Focus: Low-carb Mediterranean diet, prioritizing protein, vegetables, and healthy fats, with reduced processed carbs and sugars.
- Organic: Especially for produce and poultry/meat.
- Healthy Fats: Coconut oil, olive oil, avocado oil, cold-pressed oils, avocado, nuts & seeds, grass-fed butter/ghee, unsweetened nut/seed butters, pasture-raised/organic eggs, and good-quality animal protein.
- Grains and Carbs: Avoid processed carbs (like white breads, rice, pasta, tortillas). Use whole grains sparingly or substitute with cauliflower rice, spaghetti squash, zucchini noodles, etc.
- Lean meats: chicken or beef, no lamb
- No Seafood or use of any fish based sauce.
- Meal Preparation: The meal should include 1-2 proteins. 2 vegetable or salad side dishes.1 pasta dish, but only if a single protein is used. No seafood or mushrooms.
- Chef must have everything hot and ready for Shabbat by 6:30pm. Served Family Style.
- Chef will provide their own transportation and purchase their own groceries
- Grocery Shopping: Source the freshest and best ingredients, including shopping at local farmer's markets and stores like Whole Foods and Citarella .
- Menu Creation: Develop creative and nutritious meals each week that cater to our preferences and dietary goals. Research and experiment with recipes to keep our meals exciting and varied.
- Kitchen Maintenance: Ensure the kitchen is clean and organized at 6:30pm.
Requirements
- Proven experience as a personal or professional chef.
- Strong culinary skills and creativity in menu planning.
- Ability to accommodate dietary preferences and dislikes.
- Reliable, punctual, and able to work independently.
Please send the following to (mjbrumhouse@gmail.com).
Include your resume, availability on Fridays and a menu proposal... (The meal should include 1-2 proteins. 2 vegetable or salad side dishes.1 pasta dish, but only if a single protein is used. No seafood or mushrooms.) We look forward to meeting our next culinary artist!