Home Chef

August 27, 2026
Application ends: August 28, 2026

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Job Description

Our client is looking for a Home Chef will be responsible for preparing healthy, varied, and enjoyable meals for a private household, with particular consideration for the dietary needs of a client managing a health condition.

The ideal candidate should be an experienced cook who is highly food curious, creative in the kitchen, and interested in exploring new ingredients, cuisines, recipes, and healthier cooking techniques. The role requires someone who can prepare nutritious meals without compromising on taste, variety, or presentation.

Key Responsibilities

  • Prepare fresh, healthy, balanced, and enjoyable daily meals for the client.
  • Develop weekly meal plans based on the client’s dietary needs, preferences, and health requirements.
  • Adapt meals and recipes to meet specific nutritional or dietary requirements.
  • Prepare occasional meals for household members and visitors.
  • Introduce variety into meals through different cuisines, ingredients, flavours, and cooking styles.
  • Research and experiment with new recipes and healthier versions of different dishes.
  • Ensure meals are well presented, flavourful, and nutritionally balanced.
  • Prepare grocery lists and support the purchase or ordering of required ingredients.
  • Select fresh, high-quality ingredients suitable for the client’s dietary needs.
  • Monitor kitchen food stocks and ensure essential ingredients are available.
  • Properly store, label, and manage food to minimise waste.
  • Maintain high standards of kitchen cleanliness, hygiene, and food safety.
  • Prepare meals in advance where required and ensure appropriate storage.
  • Work with nutrition or medical recommendations provided by the client where applicable.
  • Maintain confidentiality and professionalism while working within the private household.

Qualifications

  • Certificate, Diploma, or Degree in Culinary Arts, Food Production, Hospitality, Nutrition, Dietetics, or a related field.
  • At least 2 years’ practical experience preparing meals professionally, preferably within a private household, hotel, restaurant, wellness, or hospitality environment.
  • Strong ability to prepare healthy and balanced meals.
  • Knowledge of nutrition, specialised diets, or therapeutic meal preparation will be an added advantage.
  • Valid food handler’s certificate is preferred.
  • Ability to prepare a variety of both local and international dishes.

Ideal Candidate

The successful candidate should:

  • Be food curious, creative, and genuinely interested in food.
  • Enjoy experimenting with new ingredients, cuisines, recipes, and cooking techniques.
  • Have a good understanding of healthy cooking methods.
  • Be able to prepare varied meals rather than relying on a limited range of dishes.
  • Be organised and able to plan meals and groceries effectively.
  • Have strong food hygiene and kitchen organisation skills.
  • Be discreet, trustworthy, dependable, and professional.
  • Be receptive to feedback and willing to adjust meals according to the client’s preferences and health requirements.

How to Apply

If qualified, kindly share your CV via vacancies@jantakenya.com by 28th August 2026, indicating Home Chef on the subject line.