Part-time private chef in El Viso (Madrid)

About the job

Position

Part-time Private Chef for a family residence.

Household members

Family of 5.

Pets

None Days & Hours: 2/3 days per week, 3 hours per day. The family is flexible regarding the specific days and working hours, making this an ideal opportunity for a professional chef who already has another job and would like to complement their income.

Start Date

As soon as possible.

Salary

€600 per month in 12 payments a year.

Duties

• Preparation of high-quality meals for a family of 5, with a strong focus on healthy, balanced, varied and nutritious cooking.
• The chef will be responsible for designing and planning weekly family menus, preparing fresh meals during scheduled working days and cooking additional dishes in advance so that the family has healthy, delicious, ready-to-eat meals available throughout the rest of the week.
• The candidate must be able to organize meal preparation efficiently, plan appropriate quantities and ensure that all prepared food is properly stored and suitable for consumption over the following days.
• The family is looking for a high standard of everyday cooking, using quality ingredients, varied recipes and carefully prepared dishes, with particular attention to nutrition, flavour and a well-balanced diet.
• Responsibilities will also include keeping the kitchen clean, tidy and organized during and after cooking.
• Grocery shopping may be handled either by the family or by the chef, depending on what is most convenient and mutually agreed.

Requirements

• Previous professional experience as a chef or cook, preferably working in private households, together with excellent culinary skills and a strong knowledge of healthy, balanced and varied cooking.
• Experience in weekly menu planning, meal preparation in advance and batch cooking is essential.
• The candidate must understand food handling, proper storage and preservation techniques, portion planning and how to efficiently prepare several different dishes within a limited amount of time without compromising quality.
• The family is looking for someone with a genuine passion for cooking, creativity, good culinary judgement, attention to detail and the ability to adapt menus to the family's preferences and dietary needs.
• The ideal candidate will be organized, clean, responsible, punctual, hardworking, independent, discreet, proactive and completely trustworthy, with the ability to manage their responsibilities without constant supervision.
• The family is looking for a reliable and committed professional with a positive attitude who is interested in establishing a stable, long-term working relationship.
• Good and verifiable references and valid authorization to work in Spain are required.