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Ebenezer

Float Chef

Edina, MN

$29/hr

Job Overview Ebenezer Senior Care & Living is looking for a Float Chef to join our corporate ... Includes every other weekend with variable weekdays * Generous Benefits and reliable schedule ...

Ebenezer

Float Chef

Edina, MN · On-site

Job Overview Ebenezer Senior Care & Living is looking for a Float Chef to join our corporate ... Includes every other weekend with variable weekdays * Generous Benefits and reliable schedule ...

Genesis Global Group

Sous Chef - Kitchen

Princeton, NJ · On-site

$52K - $70K/yr

Candidate must be willing to work weekdays, weekends and/or holidays. Responsibilities : • ... Chef. • Recognize quality standards in fresh vegetables, fish, dairy, and meat products • ...

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Sous Chef - Kitchen

Princeton, NJ · On-site

$52K - $70K/yr

Candidate must be willing to work weekdays, weekends and/or holidays. Responsibilities : • ... Chef. • Recognize quality standards in fresh vegetables, fish, dairy, and meat products • ...

ggg

Sous Chef - Kitchen

Princeton, NJ · On-site

$52K - $70K/yr

Candidate must be willing to work weekdays, weekends and/or holidays. Responsibilities : • ... Chef. • Recognize quality standards in fresh vegetables, fish, dairy, and meat products • ...

ggg

Sous Chef - Kitchen

Princeton, NJ · On-site

$52K - $70K/yr

Candidate must be willing to work weekdays, weekends and/or holidays. Responsibilities : • ... Chef. • Recognize quality standards in fresh vegetables, fish, dairy, and meat products • ...

Monterey Peninsula Country Club

Sous Chef

Pebble Beach, CA

$55K - $74K/yr

The Sous Chef assists in supervising food production for all food outlets, banquet events and other ... holiday, weekday, and weekend availability. • Ability to maintain a professional image and ...

LOLA 42 BOSTON

Sushi Chef

Boston, MA · On-site

$25 - $27/hr

We're looking for a talented and passionate Full-Time Sushi Chef to join our culinary team at Lola ... This job requires working weekends, with additional weekdays.

Dartcor

Chef Manager

White Plains, NY · On-site

Work-life balance with weekday hours If you're a motivated culinary professional with leadership experience, we want to hear from you. Join our team as a Chef Manager and take the next step in your ...

Dartcor

Chef Manager

Parsippany, NJ · On-site

Work-life balance with weekday hours If you're a motivated culinary professional with leadership experience, we want to hear from you. Join our team as a Chef Manager and take the next step in your ...

Dartcor

Chef Manager

Parsippany, NJ · On-site

Work-life balance with weekday hours If you're a motivated culinary professional with leadership experience, we want to hear from you. Join our team as a Chef Manager and take the next step in your ...

Dartcor

Chef Manager

White Plains, NY · On-site

Work-life balance with weekday hours If you're a motivated culinary professional with leadership experience, we want to hear from you. Join our team as a Chef Manager and take the next step in your ...

Camelback Resort

Sous Chef

Tannersville, PA

$45K - $60K/yr

Job Title: Sous Chef Department: Food and Beverage Reports to: Executive Chef The Sous Chef is ... Flexible schedule, including weekdays, weekends, evenings, and holidays. * Ability to work long and ...

Whiddon

Chef - Kelso

Kelso, WA

$101.92/hr

Chef - Kelso Apply now Job no: 494901 Work type: Full time Location: Kelso Categories: Chef/Cook ... but working stable weekday morning and afternoon hours. You now have the chance to swap the ...

AVI Foodsystems, Inc

Chef, Full-time

Erie, PA · On-site

AVI Foodsystems is looking for an energetic and optimistic team member to fill the role of Chef, Full-time. This position is scheduled weekdays Monday through Friday and occasionally weekends for ...

Camelback Resort

Sous Chef

Tannersville, PA · On-site

$45K - $60K/yr

Job Title: Sous Chef Department: Food and Beverage Reports to: Executive Chef The Sous Chef is ... Flexible schedule, including weekdays, weekends, evenings, and holidays. * Ability to work long and ...

AVI Foodsystems, Inc

Chef, Full-time

Erie, PA · On-site

AVI Foodsystems is looking for an energetic and optimistic team member to fill the role of Chef, Full-time. This position is scheduled weekdays Monday through Friday and occasionally weekends for ...

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How much do weekday chef jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 19, 2026, the average hourly pay for weekday chef in the United States is $24.63, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.83 and $31.01 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Weekday Chef, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Weekday Chef, you need strong culinary skills, food safety knowledge, and experience in menu planning, often supported by a culinary degree or relevant certification. Familiarity with commercial kitchen equipment, inventory management systems, and food handling certifications like ServSafe are typically required. Excellent time management, adaptability, and clear communication help chefs manage high-volume meal prep and coordinate with kitchen staff. These skills ensure efficient kitchen operations, consistent meal quality, and compliance with health regulations during busy weekday service.

What are some common challenges faced by a Weekday Chef, and how can they be managed effectively?

Weekday Chefs often face the challenge of preparing high-quality meals within tight timeframes due to the busy nature of weekday service. Additionally, menu planning must cater to regular clientele who may expect variety and healthy options. Effective time management, strong organizational skills, and open communication with kitchen staff are key to overcoming these challenges. Chefs can also streamline operations by prepping ingredients in advance and regularly collaborating with suppliers to ensure fresh, timely deliveries.

What are Weekday Chefs?

Weekday Chefs are culinary professionals who primarily work during the weekdays, often preparing meals for families, individuals, or organizations. Their duties can include meal planning, grocery shopping, cooking, and sometimes cleaning up afterward. Weekday Chefs may work in private homes, corporate settings, or catering companies, and are typically hired to provide convenient, healthy, and delicious meals to suit their clients' schedules and preferences. This role is ideal for those looking for a regular workweek and work-life balance compared to traditional restaurant hours.
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Infographic showing various Weekday Chef job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 3% As Needed, 64% Full Time, 18% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 14% Contract. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $51,225 per year, or $24.6 per hour.

Personal Chef - San Antonio

Friend that Cooks

San Antonio, TX • On-site

$24.93/hr

Full-time, Part-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 5 days ago

Job description

We are looking for talented, experienced line cooks and sous chefs who have a passion for helping people. Friend That Cooks Personal Chefs is a company built on taking care of its clients by providing in-home custom healthy meals, and taking care of its chefs by offering weekday hours, excellent benefits and creative freedom.


You’ll work closely with families on their preferences, and often this turns into friendship with them. Work is Mon-Fri during the day (8 ish to 5 ish) and weekend hours are optional. You’ll menu plan, shop, cook and clean up, leaving the client’s fridge stocked with a week’s worth of meals.


Here is a breakdown of what to expect:


● Weekday hours

● Creative freedom, leading to a fast track of culinary growth

● GREAT benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, Life

● Paid time off that you control for sick, personal or vacation days

● Retirement benefit (company matched) for full and part time employees

● Maternity/Paternity Pay

● Automatic overtime for optional dinner parties and cooking lessons

● Referral bonus as much as $300 for clients and chefs

● Fuel reimbursements and Equipment Allowance


Pay & Benefits:
  • Starting pay at $23.93/hour, advancing to automatic raise to $24.93/hour at full time
  • Automatic overtime for parties and cooking lessons (part and full time)
  • $7/hr bonus while training others for those we certify as trainers (part and full time)
  • Pay for optional holiday parties 3x or more hourly rate (part and full time)
  • Yearly raises (part and full time)
  • Twice per year seasonal bonuses (part and full time)
  • Tenure bonuses and raises at 3 and 5 year marks (part and full time)
  • Frequent contests and bonus prizes (part and full time)
  • Occasional tips (part and full time)
  • Earn 7% of every hour worked for unrestricted flex pay for holidays, sick and personal days (part and full time)
  • Three additional paid holidays per year (part and full time)
  • 401k with company contribution (part and full time)
  • Company profit sharing via 401k match for 401k participants (part and full time)
  • Heavily subsidized health, dental and vision insurance plan (full time)
  • Paid parental leave (part and full time)
  • Dependent care savings plan (part and full time)
  • Equipment allowance (part and full time)
  • Dining Benefit (part and full time)
  • Gas reimbursements (part and full time)
  • Generous referral rewards for referring chefs and clients (part and full time)
  • Free uniforms (part and full time)

Requirements:

What we’re looking for in a candidate:

● a minimum of 5 years’ experience cooking in scratch restaurant kitchens

● a culinary degree is preferred, but comparable experience can substitute

● a passion for food, a large repertoire of ethnic and classic dishes and self-motivation to learn new recipes

  • a passion for helping and serving others

● a reliable vehicle that you do not share

● a smart phone with a data plan and comfortable with technology

● responsible attitude and good communication skills