We are seeking an experienced and reliable Part-Time Chef to support a busy household close to Altrincham, in Hale, Cheshire. The principal runs multiple businesses and requires a chef who can ease the day-to-day burden by preparing fresh, wholesome, and varied meals for the family.
The Chef will work three evenings per week: Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, providing nutritious, home-style meals tailored to both adults and teenagers. This position requires someone confident in producing a wide range of healthy, hearty dishes and child-friendly options across different cuisines.
Key Responsibilities
- Plan weekly menus in advance and confirm meal choices with the principal.
- Handle all provisioning, including sourcing fresh, high-quality ingredients.
- Prepare and cook meals for:
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Monday & Tuesday: family dinners (3 teenagers and the principal’s children aged 13, 16, and 18, plus occasional visits from an older child aged 21).
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Wednesday: meals for 1–2 adults.
- Serve meals fresh or prepare dishes to be reheated as needed.
- Ensure meals are ready for a typical dinner time of 6:30–7:00pm.
- Provide approximately 3 hours of work per day on each scheduled evening.
- Maintain a clean and organised kitchen workspace at all times.
Candidate Requirements
- Experience cooking for families, including teenagers and adults.
- Strong background in healthy, varied, and flavourful cooking.
- Ability to create wholesome, home-style meals using different cuisines.
- Excellent organisation and communication skills, especially regarding menu planning and provisioning.
- Reliable, professional, and respectful of a family home environment.
Contract & Compensation
- Self-employed position; candidates will invoice for services.
- Hourly rate negotiable, depending on experience.
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