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Private Chef

A private chef plans and prepares the family's meals day to day, and cooks for guests and occasions, to the household's tastes and dietary needs.

What the role covers

Planning menus around the family's preferences, routines and any dietary requirements or allergies.

Sourcing ingredients and managing the kitchen budget and suppliers.

Maintaining high standards of kitchen hygiene and food safety.

Cooking for entertaining and, where required, travelling with the family to other homes.

How we recruit and vet

Every candidate is interviewed, and we take up references from recent employers directly rather than relying on written letters alone. We check identity and the right to work in the UK, and verify the qualifications and experience a candidate claims.

We review a candidate's experience and food safety training, and arrange a trial cook in the household so the family can judge the food before an appointment is made.

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