Private Family Cook (Non-Live-In)

Role Overview

A family based in Singapore is looking for a full-time private cook who will not live on premises. The cook's primary task is to create fresh and healthy gluten-free meals every day, catering to both vegetarian and non-vegetarian preferences. Emphasis is placed on wholesome cooking, cleanliness, and food safety rather than ornate presentation.

Key Duties

• Prepare two fresh meals daily, Monday through Friday, serving lunch at 11:00 am and dinner at 5:00 pm.
• Work hours run from 9:00 am to 6:30 pm, Monday to Friday.
• Cook strictly gluten-free dishes alongside vegetarian and non-vegetarian menus, ensuring no cross-contamination.
• Design nutritionally balanced menus, ensuring sufficient protein in vegetarian dishes and appropriate nutrition for children.
• Organize varied weekly menus adhering to the family’s dietary guidelines focused on clean eating.
• Create child-friendly yet healthy meal variations.
• Use the time between meals for batch preparation and efficient meal storage.
• Procure groceries meeting family standards.
• Maintain kitchen cleanliness including surfaces, equipment, fridge, and pantry, ensuring hygiene and order at all times.
• Manage food storage with proper labeling, stock rotation, and minimize waste responsibly.
• Collaborate respectfully with other household staff members.
• Adapt menus and cooking based on feedback and changing preferences smoothly.

Qualifications and Experience

• Demonstrated proficiency in vegetarian cooking, capable of preparing protein-rich and diverse vegetarian meals beyond simple salads or side dishes.
• Experience in preparing wholesome, healthy food; strong preference for those knowledgeable in gluten-free cooking.
• Preferably possesses some background in nutrition, understanding how to build balanced diets rather than only following recipes.
• Thorough knowledge of preventing gluten cross-contamination.
• Certified in food safety with WSQ Food Safety certification.
• Highly disciplined with excellent personal and kitchen hygiene practices.
• Reliable, punctual, discreet, and trustworthy in a private household setting.
• Ability to plan menus and work autonomously.
• Effective communication skills, receptive to guidance and constructive feedback.