Overview
A warm and busy professional family in Austin is seeking a talented private chef to support their household with consistent, high-quality meal preparation. The family consists of two working parents (both physicians) and their infant son. With demanding schedules, they are looking for a chef who can simplify their routine and support a more health-conscious lifestyle through thoughtful, prepared meals.
- Approximately 1–2 days per week (flexible based on chef’s structure)
- Flexible between:
- In-home cooking, or
- Prepared meal drop-off service
Responsibilities
- Prepare lunches and dinners for the week
- Develop healthy, balanced meal plans aligned with client goals
- Support calorie counting / macro-conscious eating
- Grocery shop for all required ingredients
- Maintain organization of pantry and refrigerator (as it relates to meal prep)
- Option to assist with additional grocery items (e.g., breakfast staples)
- Maintain a clean, organized kitchen before departure
Qualifications
- Experience with a variety of cuisines, including Indian, Italian, Mexican, Korean, and Chinese
- Ability to create diverse, flavorful weekly menus
- Experience preparing meals in a format that is easy to store and reheat
- Comfortable advising on optimal prep structure and cadence
Requirements
- Proven experience as a Private Chef or Meal Prep Chef
- Strong knowledge of health-focused, balanced cooking
- Ability to tailor meals to client preferences (family avoids beef)
- Highly organized and efficient with meal prep systems
- Able to work independently and take initiative
Salary and Benefits
- Day rate structure,starting at $500+/day, depending on experience
- Grocery expenses reimbursed
- Final compensation dependent on experience and service model
