Private Chef / Family Cook (Summer Placement) — London — Ref: TC7053

Posted by Elite Educational Development · Temporary, part-time, live-out · 15 July – end of August 2026

EED is delighted to be assisting a warm Dubai family, seeking an exceptional Private Chef / Family Cook for a six-week summer placement in London commencing on 15 July 2026. The family will be spending the summer in London and is looking for an experienced private chef with a genuine passion for nutritious, whole-food cooking to support them throughout their stay.

This is not a traditional private chef role centred around fine dining or entertaining. Rather, it is an opportunity to help shape the family’s long-term approach to healthy eating through thoughtful, flavour-led cooking that brings everyone to the same table.

The household comprises two adults, two teenagers aged sixteen, and two young children aged four. The family’s objective is to move away from preparing separate meals for different family members and instead establish a shared way of eating centred around delicious, high-protein, plant-based, whole-food cuisine that appeals equally to young children, teenagers and adults.

In addition to preparing one nourishing main meal each day, the successful candidate will prepare a selection of healthy fridge staples, wholesome snacks and occasional baked breakfast items for the family to enjoy throughout the day. A key aspect of this assignment will be developing and documenting successful recipes, creating a personalised collection that the family can continue using upon their return to Dubai.

This is a temporary, part-time, live-out position and would suit an organised, self-motivated professional who enjoys working collaboratively with families and combines strong culinary ability with a genuine understanding of nutrition.

Key Responsibilities

Preparing one nutritious, family-style main meal daily for two adults, two teenagers and two young children
Creating seasonal, high-protein, plant-based menus using whole-food ingredients
Preparing and replenishing healthy fridge staples — salads, steamed vegetables, grain salads, crudités, dips and protein-rich sides
Making wholesome snacks and occasional healthy breakfast bakes
Developing nutritious, family-friendly recipes that are both balanced and enjoyable
Introducing new dishes while respecting the children’s preferences and family routines
Documenting recipes, methods and ingredient lists to create a practical family recipe collection for use after the placement
Maintaining excellent food hygiene, kitchen organisation and stock management
Working closely with the principals to refine menus and incorporate feedback

Candidate Requirements

Minimum 5 years’ experience as a Private Chef or Family Cook in private households, ideally with young children
Recent, verifiable private household references
Excellent knowledge of high-protein, plant-based, whole-food cooking
Proven experience preparing nutritious meals for families with children
Creative, organised and confident developing and documenting recipes
Self-motivated, able to work independently, and committed to high standards of hygiene and kitchen organisation
Professional, discreet, collaborative and an excellent communicator
Formal culinary qualifications and a Food Hygiene Certificate (Level 2+) desirable
Non-smoker preferred
Legal right to work in the UK essential
Available for the full six-week placement

The Package

Part-time, live-out role
Six-week contract from 15 July to approx. end of August 2026
Salary: candidates to apply with expected daily rate
Opportunity to work with a warm, health-conscious international family
Potential for ongoing recipe consultation post-placement (documented recipe collection is a core deliverable)

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