Private Home Cook - 4 Days Per Week

We are seeking an experienced and highly organised Home Cook/Chef to prepare fresh, nutritious and high-quality meals for a private household in Adelaide.

Working four days per week, this is a unique opportunity for a professional cook who enjoys creating healthy, wholesome and varied food in a more personal environment, without the pressures of a commercial kitchen.

The Role

Your responsibilities will include:

• Planning and preparing fresh, healthy and balanced meals
• Developing varied weekly menus based on household preferences
• Accommodating dietary requirements and special requests
• Purchasing high-quality ingredients and managing kitchen supplies
• Preparing meals in advance for non-working days where required
• Maintaining excellent food safety, cleanliness and kitchen organisation
• Minimising food waste and managing ingredients efficiently
• Occasionally preparing meals for family gatherings or guests

About You

You will be:

• An experienced chef, ideally with private household, catering or quality restaurant experience
• Passionate about fresh, nutritious and flavoursome food
• Confident preparing a broad range of cuisines
• Highly organised, reliable and able to work independently
• Discreet, professional and respectful of privacy
• Flexible and responsive to changing household requirements
• Knowledgeable about dietary needs, allergens and food safety

A relevant culinary qualification, current driver’s licence and valid police clearance will be highly regarded.

What We Offer

• A four-day working week
• Consistent and family-friendly hours
• Attractive remuneration based on experience
• Autonomy to plan menus and manage the kitchen
• A professional, respectful and supportive environment
• A rewarding role outside a traditional commercial kitchen

Please submit your résumé and a brief cover letter outlining your relevant experience, availability and approach to menu planning.

All applications will be treated in strict confidence.