Description
Prepare daily meals for a private household, tailoring menus to preferences and dietary needs; manage procurement, kitchen organization, and occasional event catering.
- • Plan menus aligned with household preferences, schedules, and dietary restrictions.
- • Shop for groceries or place orders with trusted vendors.
- • Maintain pantry and refrigerator inventory; rotate stock.
- • Wash, prep, and cook vegetables, meats, and seafood; bake breads and desserts.
- • Prepare breakfasts, lunches, dinners, and snacks for the family and staff as needed.
- • Present and serve meals; set and clear tables when required.
- • Clean and sanitize the kitchen, equipment, and utensils after each service.
- • Create dishes for special diets and upscale occasions.
- • Plan and execute menus for parties, holidays, and special events.
- • Package, label, and refrigerate or freeze foods; provide reheating instructions.
- • Coordinate with household staff on schedules, events, and service standards.
- • Track menus, shopping lists, and food expenses; manage receipts and budgets.
- • Travel to secondary residences to provide meal service when needed.
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Hospitality, Events & Tourism
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Last reviewed: Jan 2026
