What is a Temporary Chef?
A family will hire an Temporary Chef to prepare meals for family or friends or special occasions. Most Temporary Chefs have a culinary degree or certificate from a well-known institution as well as restaurant and in-home experience. Temporary Chefs usually plan, shop for and prepare food for parties, other social events or for a client’s short-term need.

What are the responsibilities of a Temporary Chef?
Temporary Chefs are responsible for all of the meal preparation and stocking of the kitchen including the purchasing of the groceries. Knowledge of different types of menus and the ability to accommodate special dietary needs is essential. A Temporary Chef also directs the organization and operation of the kitchen and the presentation and serving of the food. Depending on the size of the party or event, an Temporary Chef might work with servers and/or prep chefs.

What is the salary range for a Temporary Chef?
Salary for a personal chef is usually based on two factors: the amount of experience the candidate brings to the position and the duties and hours included in the job description. Temporary Chefs usually earn between $30 and $50 per hour.

I want to begin my Temporary Chef search with your agency, what's the next step?
Our team of Placement Counselors in our two Bay Area offices stand ready with an extensive pool of professional On-call Chefs to assist you with your household needs. Once we have the details of the assignment and a signed referral agreement, we will begin your search! Contact us at 800.457.8222 from 8:30am - 5:00pm. Monday through Friday.

To ensure availability, we recommend that you give us as much notice as possible when making a reservation.