Ivy Chef Agency

Title: Private Chef – Summer Meal Prep Contract

Employment Type: Part-Time Contract

Position: Private Chef

Location: Chicago, IL

Start Date: June 23, 2026

Schedule: Two Delivery Days Per Week

Compensation: DOE

Overview

A private household in Chicago is seeking an experienced Private Chef to provide meal prep services for two adults throughout the summer. The Chef will prepare and deliver meals twice per week, with each delivery providing three days’ worth of lunch and dinner meals, including the delivery day.

Meals will initially be prepared off-site and delivered in glass containers, with the potential for the role to transition into on-site meal preparation in the future.

The Chef will be responsible for menu development, sourcing high-quality organic ingredients, meal preparation, and delivery while coordinating menu approval through the household’s management team.

Schedule

• Two delivery days per week (Sunday and Wednesday)

• Each delivery includes three days of prepared meals

• Lunch and dinner for two adults

• No service required on Saturdays

Responsibilities

• Develop weekly menus based on household preferences

• Coordinate menu approval with household management

• Source high-quality organic ingredients

• Prepare and deliver meals twice weekly

• Package meals in glass containers

• Maintain exceptional food quality, organization, and food safety standards

Cuisine & Dietary Preferences

• Healthy Mediterranean cuisine

• Protein-focused, vegetable-forward meals

• Beef and chicken preferred

• No starches

• High-quality organic ingredients

Dietary Restrictions

• One principal is lactose intolerant

• No beets

Ideal Candidate

• Minimum 2-4 years of private chef experience

• Strong meal prep and menu development skills

• Experience preparing healthy, wellness-focused cuisine

• Ability to execute multiple days of meal prep while maintaining quality, freshness, and presentation

• Experience working independently and managing all aspects of provisioning, preparation, packaging, and delivery

Household

• Two adults

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