Job Posting: Private Chef (Health & Wellness-Focused) | Haydenville, MA

We are seeking an experienced and knowledgeable professional chef to prepare vibrant, health-focused meals centered around wellness and nourishment. This position is ideal for a chef passionate about the healing potential of food and the joy of creating with simplicity and seasonal ingredients.

What We're Looking For:

1. Expertise in Plant-Based Cuisine : Skilled in all aspects of plant-based meal preparation, with a focus on anti-inflammatory, low-histamine, and gut-healing recipes.
2. Ingredient-Driven Approach : Emphasis on sourcing local, seasonal, and organic produce, and crafting meals that celebrate pure ingredients with a healing touch.
3. Knowledge of Healing Herbs and Spices : Ability to integrate the therapeutic benefits of herbs and spices while adapting menus to seasonal changes.
4. High-Quality Protein Sourcing : Careful attention to sourcing the highest quality fish and pasture-raised, humanely sourced meats (served in small quantities).
5. Farmers Market & CSA Enthusiast : A genuine love for farmers' markets, CSA shares, and fostering relationships with local, sustainable agriculture is a plus.

Key Qualifications:

1. Flexibility to work 4–5 days a week, accommodating scheduling needs.
2. Experience working with individuals who have dietary restrictions and sensitivities.
3. Organized, neat, and highly professional in all aspects of meal planning and preparation.
4. A warm, kind, and collaborative spirit.
5. Willingness to share meals together occasionally, fostering connection and community.

Compensation:

Compensation is commensurate with experience and education. This is not a role for fancy or complex cuisine but rather a celebration of pure, simple, and nourishing food designed to heal and delight. If you share a love for vibrant wellness-focused meals and local, seasonal cooking, we’d love to hear from you.