Job Posting: Part-Time Private Chef (Independent Contractor)
Location: Toronto & Greater Toronto Area
Status: Part-Time | Independent Contractor
Pay: $25.00–$50.00/hour, based on experience
Expected hours: 8–20/week (non-guaranteed, based on client demand)
Before you apply, please confirm you meet all of the following — applications missing these will not be considered:
- Minimum 12 months of private chef experience (not restaurant/line cook experience alone)
- Comfortable working as an independent contractor: you invoice for your own hours, handle your own tax remittances, CPP, and carry your own General Liability Insurance
- Valid driver's license + reliable vehicle (you'll be traveling to client homes across the GTA)
- Current Food Handler Certification
- Comfortable and experienced cooking for specialty diets and allergens (GF, DF, Keto, Vegan, Autoimmune Protocol, etc.)
About Greens and Dreams
Greens and Dreams is a boutique private chef service run by Chef Olivia Cumming, specializing in plant-forward, whole-foods cooking tailored to clients' dietary needs. We build health-conscious, restaurant-quality menus without compromising on flavour, and our clients trust us with both their kitchens and their nutrition.
The Role
We're looking for a professional, reliable private chef to join our team on a part-time subcontract basis. You'll execute menus created by Chef Olivia in clients' home kitchens across Toronto and the GTA, occasionally handling grocery procurement, and delivering a seamless, high-end experience every visit.
Key Responsibilities
- Execute pre-planned menus with precision — flavour, quality, and proper packaging for reheating
- Prepare meals for specialty diets and allergens as specified in each client brief
- Maintain a professional, polite, discreet presence in private residences
- Handle grocery shopping/ingredient sourcing when required by the client
- Leave the client's kitchen spotless and organized after every service
Requirements
- Culinary school degree preferred (equivalent professional experience considered)
- Minimum 12 months private chef experience
- Solid, demonstrated comfort with specialty diets and allergen protocols
- Exceptional organizational and time-management skills
- Willingness to submit to a background check
Employment Status
This is an Independent Contractor position — not an employee role. You're responsible for your own tax remittances, CPP, and insurance, and hours are flexible and non-guaranteed based on client demand. Ideal for freelance chefs or culinary professionals building a flexible client roster.
How to Apply
Email your resume and a short cover letter to [email protected]. In your email, please answer this question directly: What's one specialty-diet menu you've built recently, and what was the client's restriction?
(Applications without an answer to this question will not be reviewed.)
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $25.00-$50.00 per hour
Expected hours: 8 – 20 per week
Work Location: In person
