U.S. Dept. of Labor code 35-2013.00Market Standard — pending BLS/OEWS enrichment

Cooks, Private Household

Prepare meals in private homes. Includes personal chefs.

What this job is about

Prepare and serve meals tailored to employers' preferences and dietary needs.

What this work involves, step by step

AI can help most with the planning, drafting, and paperwork below — not the hands-on parts.

1
Plan menus based on dietary needs
Assess employers' dietary restrictions and preferences to create suitable meal plans.
2
Shop for food and supplies
Order or purchase necessary food items and kitchen supplies to execute the planned menus.
3
Prepare and cook meals
Peel, wash, and cook vegetables and meats, and bake breads and pastries according to recipes.
4
Package and label meals for storage
Cool, package, and label prepared foods for freezing, including reheating instructions.
5
Serve meals to family and guests
Present and serve prepared meals and snacks to the employing family and their guests.

Tools used in this work

Intuit QuickBooksWordPress

Free — no credit card required. 200 messages included.