Jobs · Management · Illinois

Full-time Personal Chef

Tiny Spoon Chef · Chicago, IL · 3 wk ago
On-siteManagement$24–$26/hrFull-time

Description

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.

What Makes This Role Different from Restaurant Kitchen Jobs?

Beyond Weekly Meal Prep, Our Chefs Also Host intimate private dining events and dinner partiesTeach cooking classes as a culinary instructorLead corporate team-building cooking workshopsSupport special projects such as menu design and event catering

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

  • Consistent, predictable Monday–Friday hours (no REGULAR late nights or weekends)
  • Direct client interaction and creative menu freedom
  • 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.

Pay

$24-26 per hour

Benefits

  • Retirement Plan, 401k and 401k Matching
  • Health, Dental and Vision Insurance (After 90 days of employment)
  • Short & Long Term Disability
  • Life Insurance
  • Accident & Critical Illness Insurance
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
  • Dependent Care Account (DCA)
  • Paid Time Off
  • Profit Sharing

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.

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

A cover letter is highly encouraged.

Interview Process

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

Schedule

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

Requirements

  • Culinary Experience: 1 year (Required)
  • Cooking: 4 years (Required)
  • Reliable vehicle
  • Previous experience/familiarity with computer/email/Google Workspaces/social media is preferred

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