Private Chef / Postpartum Meal Prep Support
Location: Phoenix, Arizona
Employment Type: Part-time, temporary
Dates: December 1, 2026 – January 8, 2027 (possible earlier start date & extension)
About the Opportunity
A Phoenix family is seeking a culinary professional to support them through the first 40 days
postpartum. This period is a time for rest and recovery, nourished by warming, easy-to-digest
foods. You will prepare meals so the family has nourishing food ready to eat throughout the week.
This is a great opportunity for culinary students and recent graduates to gain hands-on
experience in traditional, health-focused cooking.
Responsibilities
Prepare home-cooked meals rooted in postpartum nourishment principles, with an emphasis
on soups, stews, broths, and congee
Cook, portion, and label meals for easy reheating
Keep the kitchen clean and organized, following safe food handling practices
Communicate regularly about menu planning, ingredient needs, and any dietary adjustments
Sample Menu (subject to change; recipes and cookbooks provided)
Breakfast: Congee in several varieties (black sesame, ginger chicken with green onion, adzuki
bean and pumpkin), steamed eggs with rice and greens, egg drop soup
Snacks: Roasted sweet potato, steamed pear with ginger, black sesame or walnut bites, warm
jujube or barley tea
Lunch: Ginger fried rice with salmon and greens, celery and chicken stir-fry, grain bowls (grain,
protein, cooked vegetables, toppings, and sauce)
Dinner: Chicken soup with red dates, kabocha and lentil soup, seaweed soup, oxtail stew, miso
and burdock soup
Work Arrangement
We are flexible on how the cooking is scheduled. You can either:
Cook once a week, preparing all meals for the week in a single session, or
Come every few days to cook smaller batches throughout the week
Cooking will preferably take place in our home kitchen, using our cookware and equipment.
All ingredients will be sourced from local farmers markets as much as possible. The family will
supply them, or you may purchase ingredients yourself and bill the family for reimbursement.
Qualifications
Current student or alumnus of a culinary program (local culinary institute preferred)
Demonstrated experience preparing Asian cuisine, particularly Chinese and/or Korean dishes
Reliable, trustworthy, and able to work independently
Located in or near Phoenix, or able to commute without difficulty
Compensation and Schedule
Pay: $20–22/hour, depending on experience
Hours: Monday–Friday, 1–5 days per week depending on the arrangement chosen (schedule to
be discussed)
A trial period of 1–2 days is available to start
To Apply
Send your resume, references, and a brief summary of relevant experience to Charles Sacks at
[email protected]