Personal Chef - Lake Forest - JC 0422

Full-Time Personal Chef | Chicago-Based | Travel Required

Location: Chicago, IL (with travel to New York & Utah)
Start Date: June 2025
Job Type: Full-Time | Private Chef
Specialty: Gluten-Free / Celiac-Safe Cooking

Job Summary

A private family is seeking a skilled, experienced, and travel-ready Personal Chef to join their household. The ideal candidate must have expertise in gluten-free and Celiac-safe meal preparation, experience in private chef services, and a passion for creating seasonal, high-quality dishes.

This is a live-out role based in Chicago, IL, with required travel to Upstate New York (June-October) and Utah (seasonal visits). The chef will be responsible for daily meal preparation, hosting events, and kitchen management while maintaining a welcoming, home environment.

Key Responsibilities

Chicago (Year-Round Residence)

• Plan and prepare weekday family dinners and flexible weekend meals

• Execute one weekly dinner for entertaining

• Maintain a fully gluten-free, Celiac-safe kitchen

• Manage kitchen prep, organization, and maintenance with professionalism and discretion

Upstate New York (June - October)

• Prepare 2-3 meals per day, 5-6 days per week for family and guests

• Plan and execute dinner parties and special events

• Manage kitchen prep, organization, and maintenance with professionalism and discretion

Utah (Seasonal Visits)

• Cook flexible family dinners

• Prepare pre-made, freezer-friendly meals

• Host occasional parties

• Manage kitchen prep, organization, and maintenance with professionalism and discretion

• Ability to comfortably drive on snowy mountain roads

Requirements & Qualifications

• Minimum of 3+ years of private chef experience (household or estate experience preferred)

• Deep knowledge of Celiac disease and gluten-free cooking

• Culinary degree or professional training (preferred but not required)

• Willingness and ability to travel between Chicago, New York, and Utah

• Experience with both formal and casual dining

• Comfortable working in a dog-friendly household

• Strong organizational skills, professionalism, discretion, and the ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: $100,000 - $150,000 (based on experience)

• Health benefits and paid time off (negotiable)

• Housing packages available

• Relocation assistance provided

• All travel accommodations covered

• Opportunity to work with fresh, organic, and seasonal ingredients

• Work in a welcoming, family-oriented environment

How to Apply:
Apply now to join a warm and welcoming family as their dedicated private chef. Please submit your application for consideration to Chicago Nannies Inc.