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Tiny Spoon Chef, Inc

Personal Chef

Conshohocken, PA · On-site

$25 - $28/hr

This full-time personal chef position is Monday through Friday, 8am-6pm, giving you evenings and weekends FREE. In this role, you'll work as a personal chef for 8-9 clients per week-handling weekly ...

Tiny Spoon Chef, Inc

Personal Chef

Jersey City, NJ · On-site

$23 - $28/hr

This full-time personal chef position is Monday through Friday, 8am-6pm, giving you evenings and weekends FREE. In this role, you'll work as a personal chef for 8-9 clients per week--handling weekly ...

Tiny Spoon Chef, Inc

Personal Chef

Miami, FL · On-site

$25 - $28/hr

This full-time personal chef position is Monday through Friday, 8am-6pm, giving you evenings and weekends FREE. In this role, you'll work as a personal chef for 8-9 clients per week--handling weekly ...

Tiny Spoon Chef, Inc

Personal Chef

Paterson, NJ · On-site

$23 - $28/hr

This full-time personal chef position is Monday through Friday, 8am-6pm, giving you evenings and weekends FREE. In this role, you'll work as a personal chef for 8-9 clients per week--handling weekly ...

Tiny Spoon Chef, Inc

Personal Chef

Boston, MA · On-site

$26 - $29/hr

This full-time personal chef position is Monday through Friday, 8am-6pm, giving you evenings and weekends FREE. In this role, you'll work as a personal chef for 8-9 clients per week--handling weekly ...

Tiny Spoon Chef, Inc

Personal Chef

New York, NY · On-site

$26 - $28/hr

This full-time personal chef position is Monday through Friday, 8am-6pm, giving you evenings and weekends FREE. In this role, you'll work as a personal chef for 8-9 clients per week--handling weekly ...

Tiny Spoon Chef, Inc

Personal Chef

Summit, NJ · On-site

$23 - $28/hr

This full-time personal chef position is Monday through Friday, 8am-6pm, giving you evenings and weekends FREE. In this role, you'll work as a personal chef for 8-9 clients per week--handling weekly ...

Tiny Spoon Chef, Inc

Personal Chef

Boston, MA · On-site

$26 - $29/hr

This full-time personal chef position is Monday through Friday, 8am-6pm, giving you evenings and weekends FREE. In this role, you'll work as a personal chef for 8-9 clients per week--handling weekly ...

Tiny Spoon Chef, Inc

Personal Chef

Jersey City, NJ

$23 - $28/hr

This full-time personal chef position is Monday through Friday, 8am-6pm, giving you evenings and weekends FREE. In this role, you'll work as a personal chef for 8-9 clients per week-handling weekly ...

Tiny Spoon Chef, Inc

Personal Chef

Conshohocken, PA · On-site

$25 - $28/hr

This full-time personal chef position is Monday through Friday, 8am-6pm, giving you evenings and weekends FREE. In this role, you'll work as a personal chef for 8-9 clients per week--handling weekly ...

The Chef Agency

Executive Chef - Brooklyn

New York, NY · On-site

$78.20K - $107.80K/yr

M/D/V, PTO Executive Chef needed for a high volume restaurant in Brooklyn! Qualifications: -3+ years of Executive Chef experience at high volume restaurants -Eager to be a hands-on Chef, operating ...

Tiny Spoon Chef, Inc

Personal Chef

Paterson, NJ · On-site

$23 - $28/hr

This full-time personal chef position is Monday through Friday, 8am-6pm, giving you evenings and weekends FREE. In this role, you'll work as a personal chef for 8-9 clients per week-handling weekly ...

Tiny Spoon Chef, Inc

Personal Chef

Westport, CT · On-site

$25 - $28/hr

This full-time personal chef position is Monday through Friday, 8am-6pm, giving you evenings and weekends FREE. In this role, you'll work as a personal chef for 8-9 clients per week--handling weekly ...

the Chef Agency

Executive Chef - Brooklyn

New York, NY

$110K - $130K/yr

M/D/V, PTO Executive Chef needed for a high volume restaurant in Brooklyn! Qualifications: -3+ years of Executive Chef experience at high volume restaurants -Eager to be a hands-on Chef, operating ...

the Chef Agency

Sous Chef

Chicago, IL

$65K - $73K/yr

Chicago, IL Salary: $65k-73k Benefits: M/D/V, PTO, Bonus Chef driven restaurant looking for a sous chef to join their team as part of the closing shift. Qualifications: -3+ years of kitchen ...

the Chef Agency

Chef De Cuisine

New York, NY

$120K - $125K/yr

Chef De Cuisine Location: NYC Salary: $110k-$120k Benefits: M/V/D + bonus, PTO Popular Restaurant looking to hire a Chef De Cuisine with Pizza and Baking experience. RESPONSIBILITIES * Partner with ...

the Chef Agency

Executive Chef

Minneapolis, MN

$90K - $100K/yr

Executive Chef Location: Minneapolis / Bloomington, MN Salary: $90,000 - $100,000 + bonus Benefits: MDV, PTO, 401(k), relocation assistance Property Description: 230+ room upscale hotel with 10K+ of ...

The Chef Agency

Chef De Cuisine

New York, NY · On-site

$72.80K - $99.60K/yr

Chef De Cuisine Location: NYC Salary: $110k-$120k Benefits: M/V/D + bonus, PTO Popular Restaurant looking to hire a Chef De Cuisine with Pizza and Baking experience. RESPONSIBILITIES * Partner with ...

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Chefs often start in entry-level positions such as line cook or commis chef, and with experience, can progress to roles like sous chef, executive chef, or even head chef. Advancement is usually based on a combination of skill, leadership ability, and performance under pressure. Many kitchens also encourage chefs to specialize in particular cuisines or kitchen operations, opening pathways to roles such as pastry chef or chef de cuisine. Additionally, experienced chefs may move into management, restaurant ownership, or culinary education. Demonstrating creativity, reliability, and teamwork are key to climbing the career ladder in this dynamic field.

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A chef is a professional cook responsible for preparing meals, creating menus, and overseeing kitchen operations in restaurants, hotels, or other food establishments. Chefs manage kitchen staff, ensure food quality and safety standards, and often experiment with new recipes or presentation techniques. They may also handle inventory, order supplies, and maintain a clean and organized kitchen environment. Chefs can specialize in specific types of cuisine and often work long hours, especially during busy meal times.

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Industry UsageCommonly used in fine dining and upscale establishmentsUsed across a wide range of food service settings

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Personal Chef

Tiny Spoon Chef, Inc

Conshohocken, PA • On-site

$25 - $28/hr

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 29 days ago

Job description

Description

***Currently offering a sign-on bonus of $1,000 after 90 days

Are you a culinary professional looking for more work-life balance and career growth than a typical sous chef or line cook position can offer? This full-time personal chef position is Monday through Friday, 8am-6pm, giving you evenings and weekends FREE.

In this role, you'll work as a personal chef for 8-9 clients per week-handling weekly grocery shopping, meal planning, cooking, and kitchen clean-up. You'll have the chance to showcase your creativity in a variety of cuisines while building relationships with clients who appreciate your culinary expertise.


Beyond weekly meal prep, our chefs also:

  1. Host intimate private dining events and dinner parties
  2. Teach cooking classes as a culinary instructor
  3. Lead corporate team-building cooking workshops
  4. Support special projects such as menu design and event catering

What Makes This Role Different from Restaurant Kitchen Jobs?

Unlike traditional restaurant sous chef or line cook jobs, this position offers:

  1. Consistent, predictable Monday-Friday hours (no REGULAR late nights or weekends)
  2. Direct client interaction and creative menu freedom
  3. Opportunities to grow beyond the kitchen into events, education, and leadership

Why Work With Us?

We invest in our chefs through hands-on training, mentorship, and career development programs. If you're someone who enjoys taking initiative, building relationships, and driving growth, this role offers virtually unlimited potential.

At our company, we reward hard work, creativity, and dedication. You'll be more than just a line cook or sous chef-you'll have the opportunity to grow into a private chef, event chef, or culinary leader.

The compensation package is highly competitive and includes bonuses and referral incentives. After 90 days of employment, medical and dental benefits become available (employer pays 65%), and after one year, employees can enroll in a 401k plan with a 4% match program. Additionally, life and disability insurance are provided at no cost to the employee. If you're someone who enjoys taking initiative and driving growth, then TSC offers virtually unlimited potential for career advancement.

At our company, we value and recognize exceptional performance and dedication. As a testament to our commitment to employee growth and satisfaction, we offer a clear pathway to financial advancement. As a candidate, you can expect the opportunity for a well-deserved raise at the 1 year mark, contingent upon favorable performance evaluations. We believe in rewarding hard work, innovation, and exceeding expectations.


Qualified applicants should have a minimum of four years of line experience, a sense of urgency, people skills, attention to detail, ServSafe Manager certification and state-specific Allergen, and have a reliable vehicle.

Previous experience/familiarity with computer/email/Google Workspaces/social media is preferred. All applicants offered a position will be subject to a background check.


Please note that we use E-Verify to electronically confirm Form I-9 information to verify employee's identity and employment eligibility.


Travel may be required during training. (TSC compensates for travel.)

A cover letter is highly encouraged.



Pay: $25-28 per hour


Interview Process

15-min fit call - Video interview - Bench Test, cook a meal (Reimbursement) - Full Day Stage (Paid)


Supplemental pay types:

  • Bonus pay
  • Unlimited referral bonuses
  • Paid training

Schedule:

  • 8-hour shift
  • 10-hour shift
  • Day shift
  • Monday to Friday

Benefits:

  • Retirement Plan, 401k and 401k Matching
  • Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
  • Short & Long Term Disability
  • Life Insurance
  • Accident & Critical Illness Insurance
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
  • Dependent Care Account (DCA)
  • Paid Time Off
  • Profit Sharing

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Requirements

  • Culinary Experience: 1 year (Required)
  • Cooking: 4 years (Required)

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