Personal Chef Jobs and Training
Miriam Kasdan
miriam.kasdan@chefschoolreview.com
Chef School Review Columnist
Ever wonder about personal chef jobs? According to the U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics, a private household cook, or personal chef, plans and prepares meals in private homes according to the client’s taste or dietary needs. They order or shop for groceries and supplies, cook the meals, and clean the kitchen.
5 Tasks of a Personal Chef
Personal chef jobs require that the chefs perform the five following tasks:
- Meet one-on-one with clients to assess their needs
- Pack and transport a personal chef kit
- Prepare labels, food containers, and heating instructions
- Plan menus
- Complete paperwork, such as client menus and billing.
Personal Chef Training
There are several ways to obtain personal chef training. Culinary schools in the United States and other countries offer personal chef training. There are even some programs online. Students who want to get the most of out of their personal chef training can attend live seminars as well as watch video demonstrations.
Personal Chef Jobs
Once prospective personal chefs have completed their training, there are several ways to land personal chef jobs. One way might be to attend a professional seminar and spend the time networking. Another is to intern with a working personal chef until you’re ready to work independently for someone else or start your own personal chef business.
Word of mouth also works. It can’t hurt to tell friends, neighbors, and relatives about your new career so they can hire you as a personal chef for their next dinner. After that first yummy meal, personal chef jobs are sure to be plentiful.
Sources
American Personal Chef Institute & Association
Bureau of Labor Statistics
About the Author
Miriam Kasdan specializes in writing culinary and home improvement features. She earned a B.A. in Sociology from the University of California at Berkeley.
Posted on October 9, 2006 at 11:29 AM
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