Chef/Family Assistant

Sage Haus

• $120K — $140K *
Hospitality & Recreation
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Authorized to work in the U.S.
  • Experience in professional cooking with dietary management skills.
  • Comfortable providing companionship to a neurodivergent teenager.
  • Ability to support a household with large dogs.
  • Willingness to sign a confidentiality agreement (NDA).

Responsibilities

  • Prepare healthy dinners 2-3 times a week.
  • Assist with meal prep for gatherings and holidays.
  • Manage grocery shopping and ingredient coordination.
  • Provide scheduling support for family needs.
  • Coordinate pet care, including feeding and vet appointments.

Benefits

  • Health benefits included.
  • Flexible schedule with occasional evening and weekend work.
  • Opportunity to work in a supportive family environment.
  • Engagement with a neurodivergent teenager and large dogs.
Full Job Description
Job Title: Chef/Family Assistant

Location: New York, NY (10023)

Employment Type: Full-Time, 40 hours/week; W2 position

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 12:00 PM-8:00 PM; Wednesday-Sunday in the summer months; flexibility required for occasional evenings, weekends, travel support, and additional coverage needs

Compensation: 120,000-140,000 annual salary, based on experience; health benefits

Start Date: ASAP
Requirements
  • Must be authorized to work in the United States
  • Maintain a smoke-free environment
  • Comfortable signing a confidentiality agreement (NDA)
  • Professional cooking experience, ideally with experience managing varied dietary preferences
  • Comfortable providing companionship and support to a neurodivergent teenager
  • Comfortable supporting a household with two large dogs
Key Responsibilities
Meal Support
  • Prepare and cook healthy dinners approximately 2-3x/week
  • Assist with meal preparation for gatherings and holidays
  • Take into consideration dietary preferences and restrictions when preparing meals; comfort preparing multiple meals when needed
  • Support larger-scale entertaining during busier seasons
  • Manage grocery shopping and coordinate ingredients needed for meals
  • Maintain organized pantry and food inventory systems
Family Support
  • Assist with scheduling and appointments for family needs
  • Provide occasional overnight support when parents are traveling for neurodivergent teenager
  • Research resources and information that may support neurodivergent teenager
  • Have an awareness of household schedules and upcoming needs
Pet Care
  • Provide occasional feeding and walking support for dogs
  • Coordinate veterinary and grooming appointments
  • Maintain pet supplies
  • Administer pet medications when needed
  • Provide pet sitting during family travel
Administrative & Personal Assistant Support
  • Handle administrative tasks such as health insurance claims and household-related paperwork
  • Assist with event, holiday, and guest preparation
  • Make reservations for restaurants, events, and activities
  • Appointment and event coordination
  • Assist with travel planning and logistics
Inventory & Errands
  • Maintain household supply awareness and inventory, including restocking pantry, fridge, pet supplies, and other household supplies
  • Coordinate household orders and subscriptions
  • Manage returns and dry cleaning
  • Assist with mail and package handling, including breaking down boxes
Vendor & Property Oversight
  • Coordinate with vendors and household service providers
  • Research and assist with repairs, quotes, and household projects
  • Serve as a liaison between household members and other members of the household team
Household Organization & Maintenance
  • Maintain existing household organization systems
  • Prepare and coordinate donation drop-offs
  • Assist with indoor plant care
Vehicle Management
  • Schedule vehicle maintenance
  • Fueling, cleaning, and organizing of vehicles
  • Track vehicle registration and insurance
How to Apply

Please submit a short introduction letter, updated resume, and 3 professional references with contact information.

Please Note: This role requires a background check.

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