Description
Plan, cook, and present customized meals for individual clients or families, providing in-home cooking or meal prep that fits their tastes, schedules, and dietary needs.
- • Develop personalized menus based on client preferences, nutrition goals, and dietary restrictions.
- • Shop for or order ingredients and kitchen supplies, managing budgets and vendors.
- • Wash, prep, and cook proteins, vegetables, grains, and baked goods to professional standards.
- • Cook in clients' kitchens or off-site, tailoring recipes and handling daily meals or weekly meal prep.
- • Organize, sanitize, and maintain client kitchen workspaces, tools, and appliances.
- • Design specialized dishes for allergies, medical diets, or gourmet requests.
- • Innovate and test new recipes and cuisines to expand offerings.
- • Manage all food operations for service, including mise en place, timing, plating, and presentation.
- • Plan and prepare menus for intimate dinners, holidays, and small events.
- • Plate and serve meals to clients and guests during in-home services.
- • Travel to client homes or venues as needed for on-site cooking.
- • Portion, package, label, and store meals safely with clear reheating instructions.
- • Maintain records of menus, client preferences, costs, invoices, and schedules.
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Last reviewed: Jan 2026
