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Are you a Sydney based chef looking for a part-time residence chef position with terrific flexibility?

Do you have a friendly and patient personality?

Position Snapshot

Part-time (3-4 days / week)
Flexible on days required (can fit around chefs schedule)
Excellent day rates
Starting early January 2026

Personal chef for an elderly gentleman (late 80s) (role is cooking for one) . The Principal is used to eating restaurant-quality meals but is no longer able to dine out due to his declining health. hoping to bring the restaurant experience to him home.

Part time – 3 to 4 dinners cooked fresh (onsite) per week + additional food to be reheated for the remaining evenings

Breakfast/ lunch not required

Typically cooking for 1, but may need to cook for additional people from time to time (e.g. friends/ family members)

Needs to be someone who can communicate well with the elderly client – willing to ask clarifying questions to ensure they meet his expectations.

Chef will need to provision but plenty of available produce and specialty stores in the Darlinghurst Area.

Parking Available onsite, the principal eats dinner early

The principal is flexible which 3-4 days the chef will work and can fit around the chefs schedule (a consistent schedule would be preferred)

The Ideal Candidate

Culinary trained Chef
Experience in reputable restaurants or residences
Looking for a long-term commitment (not a seasonal role)
Firmly based in Sydney
Can adapt meals to the principal’s requirements
A compassionate and patient personality
Own car for transport
Can provision locally
Can manage time effectively
ABN for invoicing
Australian work rights

Start: Early January (with some trial dinners)

Salary: Excellent rates , based on Day or Hourly