Personal Chef

Company Description Chefs For Seniors is an in-home meal preparation service dedicated to supporting older adults with nutritious, chef-prepared meals. Based in Madison, WI, the organization has grown to over 70 franchise locations across the United States, serving a wide range of communities. Chefs For Seniors focuses on helping clients maintain independence and remain in their homes by offering customized meal plans tailored to individual dietary needs and preferences. Team members have the opportunity to build meaningful relationships with clients while positively impacting their health and quality of life.

Role Description The Personal Chef will provide in-home meal preparation services for senior clients in North Metro Atlanta, GA, in an on-site, part-time capacity. Day-to-day responsibilities include planning menus based on client preferences and dietary requirements, shopping for ingredients, preparing meals in clients’ homes, and packaging and labeling meals for convenient use. The role involves maintaining a clean and safe kitchen environment, adhering to food safety guidelines, and managing time effectively to complete meal service within scheduled visits. The Personal Chef will also communicate regularly with clients, listen to their feedback, and adjust menus to ensure a positive, respectful, and supportive experience.

Qualifications

• Strong culinary skills, including experience with meal planning, cooking from scratch, and adapting recipes to meet dietary needs (e.g., low-sodium, diabetic-friendly, allergen-aware).
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices, with the ability to maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment in clients’ homes.
• Must be ServSafe certified or willing and able to get certification or an approved equivalent.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to build trust, demonstrate patience, and interact respectfully with older adults and their families.
• Reliable time management and organizational abilities, including scheduling visits, planning shopping trips, and preparing multiple meals efficiently.
• Previous experience in professional cooking, personal chef services, home care, or hospitality is preferred but not necessary depending qualifications.
• High school diploma or equivalent; culinary training or certification is a plus.
• Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and the ability to travel to clients’ homes in the North Metro Atlanta, GA area.
• Ability to stand for extended periods, lift grocery bags and kitchen equipment as needed, and work safely in various home kitchen environments.
• Background check eligibility and commitment to upholding client confidentiality and company standards.