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10 Jobs Hiring Now for Foodies

These mouth-watering jobs are sure to disappear faster than a plate of double chocolate cookies.

10 Jobs Hiring Now for Foodies

You’d rather spend a Friday night elbow deep in frosting and flour, than out on the town. Your signed copy of Julia Child’s ‘Mastering the Art of French Cooking’ would assuredly be the first thing you’d grab in the event of a fire. Last Halloween, you bought a real live mouse to complete your Ratatouille costume (he even jumped out of your hat in the middle of dinner, très authentique!) You celebrate Chocolate week like it’s Christmas, your favorite Muppet is the Swedish Chef, and your idea of a dream vacation is digging for truffles in a remote area of Appalachia.

If the above description has left you with a meaty case of deja-vu, or delicious inspiration for your dating profile, then you, my friend, are a foodie. You’re also just in luck: these 6 Care.com families hiring now will eat. you. up.

1. Entrepreneur, TV Chef, NYT Best Selling Cookbook Author Seeks Highly Motivated Assistant

Location: Manhattan Beach, CA

Start Date: September 18, 2017

Job Description: TV Chef, Entrepreneur, NY Times Bestselling Author, Magazine Contributor, etc. is seeking a talented, hard working, extremely reliable, full-time, Entry-Level Executive/Culinary Assistant, who loves to cook to assist her with all-things culinary within her business. This is a ”sky’s the limit”, career-track position that presents huge opportunity for growth. You will work closely with the professionally trained chef and her team to provide culinary support to her ever-growing brand. A creative culinary mind and knowledge of healthy food and calories is way more important than a culinary degree for this position.

2. Part Time Personal Chef / Housekeeper

Location: Saint Louis, MO

Start Date: Immediately

Job Description: We are seeking a part-time personal chef and housekeeper for 3x / week, approximately 2-3 hrs per night. The candidate will be responsible for preparing healthy, egg-free meals, for a family of four (two children under the age of 3) and cleaning up the kitchen after dinner. Non-smoker. $15-$25/hr

3. After School Helper/Chef 

Location: Redmond, WA

Start Date: September 5, 2017

Job Description: I’m looking for an after-school helper/chef that can make healthy family meals and occasionally transport our 2 school-age kids to after-school activities. Needs to own a car and a good driving record. Most important jobs: –Family meal (dinner) preparation and cooking (might need to grocery shop for this) –Being at the house when our children come home from school –Snack preparation for the kids –Occasionally transport kids — pick up from school if raining hard, take to after-school activities Other jobs: Light Housekeeping e. g. Change linens; Keep kitchen clean Ensure kids are doing their homework 🙂 Other info — We also have a very cute and friendly kitty cat

4. Live-In Housekeeper/Chef

Location: Manhattan (New York, New York)

Start Date: Immediately

Job Description: We are seeking a Live-in Housekeeper/Chef for a private residence in Manhattan, work schedule is Monday-Friday. Looking to hire asap. Our ideal candidate: 5-7 years of comparable experience Experience cooking for a family Keen attention to detail Excellent communication skills a must Above all, flexibility is key.

5. Chef and Food Prep

Location: Bridgehampton, NY

Start Date: Immediately

Job Description: 3x during week and possibly 1 night over weekend to cook an organic and hearty dinner for 2 adults and 2 small boys. Also help prep and pre make lunch for next day. We will provide food expenses. Please buy food or suggest recipe ingredients for an online order. Please have cooking skills and background. Inquire for your rates. We would appreciate it, Thank you!

6. Chef/After-School Help

Location: Brooklyn, NY

Start Date: Immediately

Job Description: Looking for someone to make healthy, family friendly meals 5 days a week in the after school hours. We have three teenagers (9th grade and 8th grade twins) so some light cleaning/errand support might be required as well but primarily looking for snack and meal prep and are requesting ONLY applicants with some formal culinary training as background. Job starts immediately after Labor Day and runs for the full 2017-2018 school year. Thanks!

7. Personal Chef

Location: San Diego, CA

Start Date: Immediately

Job Description: Busy family looking for personal chef to help us transition to gluten-free and dairy-free diet due to medical needs. Looking for someone to menu plan, shop, meal prep (in home okay), prepare baked goods for breakfast/snacks

8. House Manager, Personal Chef, and Personal Assistant

Location: Portland, OR

Start Date: September 5, 2017

Job Description: I’m looking for someone to prepare dinner for me and my kids 2-3 nights per week, and who can help pick up my kids from their schools and possibly drop them off at after school soccer and dance practices. I could also use help with keeping the house clean, managing house cleaners and other home care professionals, doing laundry, running errands, meal planning, grocery shopping, dog walking, and possibly also dog sitting and travel planning.

9. Personal Chef & General Housekeeping

Location: Peterborough, NH

Start Date: September 17, 2017

Job Description: I am looking for someone who can cook for my family a couple times a week. The timing is somewhat flexible as long as the cooking is done. It would probably be total about 5 to 10 hours a week. I have two children with allergies and everything we eat needs to be made from scratch. I need someone who knows their way around the kitchen and has experience with special diets/alternative replacement ingredients for common food ingredients (like nut flours, flax/chia seeds to replace eggs, etc.) Also some basic house cleaning and organizing. This job does not involve direct care of the kids.

10. Join Our Team: Part Time Driver/Chef/Nanny/Household Manager

Location: Des Moines, IA

Start Date: Immediately 

Job Description: Part Time Driver/Chef/Driver/Nanny or Manny/Household Manager We are looking for a part time driver/chef/nanny or many/household manager to help our busy household survive and thrive. We have 3 sons age 14, 14 and 11 and live in the Waterbury neighborhood in Des Moines. We are a wonderful and loving family with two parents working in new and busy jobs and are looking for someone who will support and encourage the children to be self sufficient, well mannered, respectful, happy kids. Hours – Monday-Friday (21 – 23 hours) – M, T, TH, F – 2:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. W – 2 7:00 p.m. One scheduled late (2 hours) night due to work events Responsibilities – Preparing healthy family meals daily (can be made in advance), Driving kids from school to home when needed and to numerous activities, Keeping kids on track with homework and chores,