Private Cook/Chef (Full-Time, NYC + Hamptons Summer Travel)
Seeking a local to NY, talented, health-conscious Private Cook/Chef to join their household team in New York City with the option to travel to the Hamptons during the summer months, or work September-May, yearly.
May include additional travel with the family a few times throughout the year.
This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about home cooking with only occasional fine dining, can accommodate food allergies with precision, and is equally skilled at smart ingredient shopping and thoughtful meal prep.
Key Responsibilities:
● Prepare full dinners for a family of four, typically served between 7–8 PM, with occasional flexibility in timing. Willingness to prep simple lunches ‘to-go’ and stock easy ‘grab and go’ items is also required.
● Grocery shop for all ingredients, including standard items, non-standard produce, and specialty items requested by the family or house manager. Must be budget-conscious while sourcing fresh, whole, organic ingredients and avoid overspending on everyday items.
● Maintain strict awareness of food allergies and dietary restrictions. The youngest child has Celiac disease and cannot consume any gluten or gluten-contaminated products. Additionally, he is allergic to eggs and mustard/mustard seed. Experience cooking gluten-free and allergen-aware meals is essential.
● Ensure the kitchen is thoroughly cleaned after meal preparation, including dishes and all appliances used.
● Set the dinner table and pour water as needed. Formal service is not required daily, though a respectful and service-oriented approach is expected. Formal dinner service will be for special events only.
● Flexibility to spend June, July, and August in the Hamptons as needed. Breakfast and lunch prep will be more frequent during this period.
Schedule:
● Based in NYC 4 or 5 nights per week, typically Monday–Thursday or Monday–Friday. A floating 4-day week is a possibility.
● Occasional weekends and holidays will be requested with advance notice.
Ideal Candidate:
● Experienced with family-style cooking and able to accommodate slightly different meals/sides for each family member often.
● Comfortable with meal planning, ingredient sourcing, and prepping ahead when possible.
● Highly organized, self-motivated, and communicative with the family and house manager.
● Skilled in maintaining a clean and efficient kitchen workspace.
● Friendly, professional, and flexible with family scheduling and travel needs.
PLEASE SUBMIT your updated resume, references and/or reference letters, and food pics to Melody@householdstaffing.com
About the Family
Adults: 2
Children: 2(B) 15 & 17
Dog: 1 (French Pitbull, sleeps all day, stays to herself, & very sweet)
Current Staff: 2 Housekeepers in the City, 1 HK in Hamptons 1 kitchen support, and a Family Assistant
Position Requirements
- Years of Domestic Experience working in a staffed home
- Must be currently residing local to NY
- Minimum of 2 References
- Pass stringent background checks and drug testing upon offer of hire
Position Compensation
- Salary: $130K+ annually, DOE
