Private Family Chef

Location: Nigeria (Live-in or Live-out)

Employment Type: Full-Time / Part-Time

Department: Family Care Services – Caring Blocks

Reports To: Care Concierge Manager

About Caring Blocks

Caring Blocks is Nigeria's all-access membership to a thoroughly vetted, highly trained, and professionally supported caregiving workforce. We serve modern Nigerian families with world-class nannies, postpartum specialists, chefs, household managers, chauffeurs, and adult care professionals. Through a blend of care, convenience, and class, we match families with certified care professionals while handling hiring, contracts, HR, and ongoing support.

As a Private Family Chef, you join an elite culinary team dedicated to elevating the home dining experience. You bring creativity, skill, professionalism, and nutritional understanding into a family's daily life — crafting delicious meals, supporting wellness, and making every dining moment thoughtful and enjoyable.

Role Overview

The Private Family Chef is responsible for preparing daily meals, planning menus, managing kitchen operations, and ensuring a clean, efficient, and well-stocked cooking environment. The role demands culinary expertise, nutritional awareness, creativity, and the ability to adjust meals based on family routines, health needs, cultural preferences, and dietary restrictions. The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, warm, and capable of delivering restaurant-quality meals within the comfort of a private home.

Key ResponsibilitiesDaily Meal Preparation

• Prepare breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks tailored to the family's preferences.
• Create dishes that balance nutrition, taste, and presentation.
• Cater to special diets (e.g., vegan, gluten-free, diabetic-friendly, postpartum recovery meals).
• Ensure children's meals are age-appropriate, fun, and nutritious.

Menu Planning & Grocery Management

• Plan weekly or monthly menus based on family needs and schedules.
• Manage grocery shopping, stock inventory, and coordinate ingredient restocking.
• Maintain an organized pantry, fridge, and kitchen environment.

Kitchen Operations & Hygiene

• Maintain exceptional cleanliness and organization of the kitchen.
• Ensure proper food storage, handling, and safety practices.
• Clean cooking surfaces, utensils, and equipment daily.
• Manage waste, recycling, and efficient kitchen workflows.

Specialty & Event Cooking

• Prepare meals for family gatherings, guests, home events, and celebrations.
• Offer plated service, buffet-style presentation, or family-style dining depending on preference.
• Collaborate with the Household Manager for hosting, table settings, and event planning.

Nutrition & Wellness Support

• Prepare postpartum meals, immunity-boosting dishes, and recovery-focused recipes.
• Create kid-friendly lunchboxes, snacks, and healthy alternatives to processed foods.
• Align meals with family health goals, allergies, and lifestyle choices.

Family Collaboration & Adaptability

• Adapt meals for infants, toddlers, school-age children, or elderly adults when required.
• Coordinate meal schedules with nannies, household managers, and family assistants.
• Maintain discretion and flexible working hours based on family needs.

Who This Role Is Perfect For

This role is ideal for professional chefs who enjoy working in private homes and want to build meaningful, long-term relationships with families.

It is perfect for:

• Private chefs or personal cooks
• Culinary school graduates
• Restaurant, hotel, or catering chefs transitioning into private service
• Chefs with a passion for kid-friendly, family-style, or health-conscious meals
• Professionals skilled in both Nigerian and intercontinental cuisines
• Culinary creatives who enjoy personalized and thoughtful menu design

Professionals excel in this role because it allows them to:

• Showcase creativity without the demands of commercial kitchens
• Create tailored, wellness-focused meals for appreciative families
• Build consistent routines and strong relationships in a stable work environment
• Receive continuous training and support through the Caring Blocks Care Concierge & HR team

This role is perfect for chefs who value cleanliness, hospitality, creativity, and the joy of nourishing others.

Requirements

Education & Training

• Certification in culinary arts, cooking, nutrition, or related fields.
• Specialized training in pastry, international cuisine, or dietary cooking (an advantage).
• Food safety and hygiene certification (required or willing to obtain).

Experience

• Minimum 3–5 years of experience as a chef in private homes, restaurants, catering, or hospitality settings.
• Experience preparing menus for families, children, or clients with dietary restrictions.

Skills & Competencies

• Excellent cooking skills across Nigerian and international cuisines.
• Strong understanding of nutrition, dietary needs, and food safety.
• Menu planning, time management, and kitchen organization.
• Creativity, adaptability, and presentation skills.
• Professionalism, discretion, and commitment to cleanliness.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings or weekends when needed.

Work Conditions & Benefits (Through Caring Blocks)

• Approximately 60-hour work week
• One full day off weekly (can be accumulated)
• Safe room & board for live-in roles
• Three nutritious meals daily for live-in roles
• Continuous culinary training, certification, and skills development
• Access to Caring Blocks' Care Concierge and HR team
• Placement into respectful, safe, vetted family homes

Why Join Caring Blocks?

At Caring Blocks, you become part of a modern, respected, and professional care workforce. We invest in your training, elevate your skills, and place you with families who value high-quality culinary care. You are not "just a cook" — you are a Private Family Chef, delivering nourishment, comfort, elegance, and joy to the families you serve.

Job Type: Full-time