Location: Hoffman Estates, IL
Job Type: Part-Time/Fulltime
Pay: $22.00–$30.00 per hour
Schedule: Monday–Saturday
Job Summary
We are looking for a reliable and experienced Personal Cook to prepare fresh, healthy, home-style meals for a private family in Hoffman Estates, IL.
The ideal candidate will be comfortable preparing meals based on the family’s preferences and dietary needs, managing groceries, maintaining a clean kitchen, and learning to prepare Indian vegetarian and non-vegetarian meals.
This is a great opportunity for someone looking for a consistent morning schedule and long-term part-time position in a private-home environment.
Responsibilities
- Prepare fresh daily meals according to the family’s preferences and dietary requirements.
- Prepare meals suitable for low-sugar, diabetic-friendly, keto-friendly, low-carb, and weight-management diets.
- Learn and prepare Indian vegetarian and non-vegetarian meals.
- Plan meals and manage weekly grocery requirements.
- Purchase groceries and ingredients as needed.
- Monitor kitchen inventory and maintain appropriate stock levels.
- Ensure food and ingredients are properly stored at safe temperatures.
- Prepare meals for occasional small dinner parties, family gatherings, or special events.
- Properly package, label, refrigerate, or store prepared meals.
- Maintain a clean, hygienic, and organized kitchen.
- Clean cookware, utensils, countertops, and cooking areas after meal preparation.
- Minimize food waste through proper meal planning and inventory management.
- Run occasional grocery or food-related errands as required.
Qualifications
- 3+ years of professional cooking experience.
- Experience with healthy and dietary-specific meal preparation.
- Willing to learn Indian vegetarian and non-vegetarian cooking.
- Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
- Reliable, organized, and comfortable with grocery shopping and kitchen cleanup.
Location & Commute Requirement
Candidates should preferably reside within approximately 25 miles of Hoffman Estates, IL, or be able to reliably commute to Hoffman Estates for the 7:00 AM start time, Monday through Saturday.
Candidates from nearby areas such as Schaumburg, Streamwood, Bartlett, Hanover Park, Palatine, Barrington, Arlington Heights, Rolling Meadows, Elgin, Roselle, Bloomingdale, Elk Grove Village, Itasca, and surrounding communities are encouraged to apply.
Pay: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour
Benefits:
Ability to Commute:
- Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 (Required)
Work Location: In person
