Job Title: Private Chef (Part-Time / On-Call)
Location: Blue Bell, PA
Job Type: Part-Time / On-Call
Pay: Competitive hourly rate, based on experience
Overview
We are looking for a reliable, practical, and service-minded Private Chef to support a private residence in Blue Bell, PA on a part-time / on-call basis.
This role is mainly needed when Korean VIPs visit and stay at the residence. VIP visits may happen several times throughout the year, and each stay may vary from a few days to a few weeks depending on the visitors’ schedule. When possible, schedules will be shared in advance. However, visit timing, meal times, menu preferences, number of guests, and service needs may change depending on the VIPs’ schedule and preferences.
There may also be occasional meal requests from a young adult family member. These requests may happen with short notice and, at times, may be made suddenly. The right candidate should be flexible and comfortable responding to changing schedules and requests.
This is not a full-time daily chef position. The right candidate should be available during planned VIP residence periods and flexible for occasional family meal requests. During VIP visits, weekend availability and multiple consecutive workdays may be required.
The food style is mainly Western cuisine, including American, French, Italian, pasta, steak, pizza, brunch, and simple but well-prepared meals. Korean food experience is a plus, but not required. However, the amount of Korean food requested may vary depending on the visitors’ preferences. The selected candidate will be trained on several basic Korean dishes after starting.
This position will be paid at an hourly rate of $35 per hour, with payment made every two weeks.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare meals for VIPs and family members at a private residence in Blue Bell, PA.
- Prepare meals during scheduled residence periods or upon request.
- Prepare approximately 1 to 2 meals per day when needed, although the actual number of meals and meal times may change depending on the VIPs’ or family member’s schedule.
- For VIPs, prepare breakfast, lunch, or dinner as needed. Meal times may change depending on the visitors’ schedule.
- For a young adult family member, prepare brunch or dinner as requested. These requests may come with short notice.
- Cook mainly Western-style meals, including American, French, Italian, pasta, steak, pizza, brunch, and similar dishes.
- Learn and prepare several basic Korean dishes after starting, such as kimbap, kimchi stew, soybean paste stew, ramen, spicy beef soup, spicy pork, and beef bulgogi.
- Adjust the balance between Western and Korean meals depending on guest preferences, meal schedules, and requests.
- Plan simple menus based on preferences, meal timing, and available ingredients.
- Handle grocery shopping and ingredient preparation.
- Prepare ingredients in advance so meals can be served quickly and smoothly.
- Respond flexibly to meal time changes, menu changes, or sudden requests when possible.
- Keep the kitchen clean, organized, and ready for use.
- Communicate with household staff or company representatives regarding meal schedules, grocery needs, guest preferences, and any changes.
- Maintain discretion, professionalism, and a service-oriented attitude in a private household environment.
- Manage groceries, ingredients, and food inventory after shopping.
- Keep track of purchased food items, expiration dates, storage condition, and remaining ingredients.
- Ensure that food ingredients are properly stored, organized, and used efficiently to reduce waste.
- Communicate grocery needs, low-stock items, and special ingredient requests to household staff or company representatives.
Important Service Expectations
This role requires strong timing, preparation, and quick movement during meal service.
The VIPs prefer meals to be served smoothly and efficiently, without long waiting time between dishes. The ideal candidate should be able to prepare ingredients in advance, organize the kitchen properly, and serve meals quickly once the meal begins.
Meal times, menus, number of guests, and the amount of Korean food requested may change depending on the VIPs’ or family member’s schedule and preferences. The ideal candidate should be comfortable adjusting quickly and practically, rather than only following a fixed menu or fixed schedule.
This role does not require an overly formal fine-dining chef background. We are looking for someone practical, reliable, fast-moving, and comfortable preparing good-quality meals in a private residence setting
Schedule Expectations
This is a part-time / on-call role.
Korean VIPs may visit several times throughout the year. The frequency and length of visits may vary from year to year. Each visit may last from a few days to a few weeks.
When possible, schedules will be shared in advance. However, actual workdays, meal times, menus, and requests may change depending on the visitors’ schedule.
During VIP residence periods, the chef may be asked to work multiple consecutive days, including weekends.
Meal requests from a young adult family member may occur occasionally and may be made with short notice or suddenly. The candidate should be flexible and comfortable with this type of changing schedule.
The candidate should understand that the role may be busier during VIP visits and lighter when the residence is not occupied.
Qualifications
- At least 5 years of kitchen, cooking, catering, restaurant, private household, or similar food-service experience preferred.
- Strong ability to prepare Western-style meals, including American, French, Italian, pasta, steak, pizza, brunch, and similar dishes.
- Korean food experience is a plus, but not required.
- Comfortable learning several simple Korean dishes after starting.
- Flexible with the amount of Korean food requested, depending on guest preferences.
- Able to grocery shop, prep ingredients, cook, serve, and keep the kitchen organized.
- Fast-moving, organized, practical, and reliable.
- Comfortable with changing meal times, menu requests, and short-notice requests.
- Comfortable working in a private residence.
- Able to maintain confidentiality and professional boundaries.
- Must have reliable transportation to Blue Bell, PA.
Preferred Candidate
The ideal candidate is someone who:
- Has solid cooking experience but does not need to be a high-end formal chef.
- Can move quickly and manage meal timing well.
- Understands that preparation before the meal is very important.
- Can prepare good-quality meals without making the dining experience too slow or overly formal.
- Can calmly handle sudden requests, meal time changes, or menu changes.
- Is flexible, discreet, and easy to communicate with.
- Is comfortable supporting Korean VIPs and learning a few Korean dishes.
Payment
This position will be paid on an hourly basis. The hourly rate will be discussed based on experience.
Payment will be made every two weeks.
Pay: From $35.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
