Personal Chef - Lake Forest - JC 0422 Job at Chicago Nannies, Inc., Lake Forest, IL

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  • Chicago Nannies, Inc.
  • Lake Forest, IL

Job Description

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

Location: Chicago, IL (with travel to New York & Utah) 
Start Date: Fall of 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 (required)

  • 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: $150,000 + (based on experience) 

  • Health benefits and paid time off (negotiable) 

  • Housing options 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. 

Job Tags

Full time, Casual work, Relocation package, Live out, Flexible hours, Weekend work, Weekday work,

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