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Join Our Team as a Holistic Personal Chef (Pay per Client)!

At Fresh in Your Fridge, we’ve created something intentionally different. A kitchen culture that prioritizes clarity and purpose. It’s a space where holistic cooking meets structure and autonomy, and your work genuinely supports people’s health. No fryers, no chaos: just focused, meaningful cooking in a supportive environment built for longevity.

Our core hours and days are Sunday to Wednesday, from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. There is flexibility in your schedule based on your capacity and expediency with cooking for clients. Every chef has their own rhythm, with some arriving as early as 5:30 AM to set their pace and make the day their own. It’s all about designing a schedule that balances productivity, well-being, and meeting clients’ needs.

Do you love cooking with purpose? Passionate about nutrition and craving a role that blends structure, independence, and long-term growth — this could be the perfect position for you!

About us!

Fresh in your Fridge is a holistic private chef service in Vancouver, BC, Canada.We’re a proudly locally and woman-owned small (and growing) business that leads with a people-centered approach and a fun, supportive, hands-on work culture.

We are a team of 13 that operate out of our clean and spacious kitchen in East Vancouver, including a small management team, chefs, and kitchen support team. We care deeply about our private chef clients, and cook nutritious + custom meals for them on a weekly basis. Our ethos revolves around environmental consciousness and wellness. We adhere to low-impact, low-waste practices, opting for reusable glassware containers and mindful sourcing during grocery shopping.

Our team thrives on a set of vibrant core values that guide our every action:

• Personal responsibility is our cornerstone, as each team member takes ownership of their role and contributes to our collective success.
• We embody wellness in everything we do, from the ingredients we select to the cooking methods we employ, prioritizing health and vitality.
• We foster a sense of belonging and ensuring everyone feels onboard from day one.

The Role

As a Holistic Personal Chef, you’ll prepare customized weekly meals for your own set of private clients; each plan thoughtfully tailored to their preferences, dietary needs, and wellness goals, from plant-based to gluten-free. You’ll be responsible for menu planning, grocery ordering/purchasing, and client communication, managing your workflow and schedule in a way that works for you. This is a hands-on, creative position where you’ll deepen your knowledge of ingredients, nutrition, and holistic cooking, all within a kitchen culture that values your time, energy, and craft.

Your Path with Us

We’re invested in long-term success and partnership, committed to helping you build a steady, meaningful career with Fresh in Your Fridge! Compensation is structured around per-client earnings, designed to grow as you do.

Our Tier System provides a clear, transparent path for growth — not just in income, but in responsibility and impact. As you build your client base and take on higher-value service packages, you’ll also step into greater ownership within your role.

We have a four-tier payment model, with pay-per-client earnings starting at $88-$155 and varying based on package size, and meal breakdowns, with chefs typically taking on an average of 12–15 clients per week.As you progress through the tiers, your earning potential rises alongside your experience, efficiency, and client load.

FIYF Tiers:

• Tier 1: Entry point for new chefs. Focus on onboarding, systems, and building consistency with a smaller client roster.
• Tier 2: Increased client load and ownership of workflow. Greater independence and efficiency expected.
• Tier 3: Consistent delivery across a full roster. Strong communication, planning, and client retention.
• Tier 4: Top performance tier. High-value packages, full schedule, and leadership-level consistency and contribution.

Your first 90 days are focused on onboarding and productivity ramp-up. You’ll begin with a smaller client roster and gradually grow based on your goals, workflow, and capacity with steady, measurable progress every step of the way.

Our ideal candidate is available ongoing Sundays, Mondays, and/or Tuesdays, with the flexibility to build a regular client roster around their availability.
Our scheduling is designed to provide consistency while allowing some flexibility based on client needs, chef capacity, and the overall team schedule.

Additional Postpartum Opportunities
We also have opportunities to support our postpartum meal program + grocery procurement, which is compensated hourly.
These shifts are scheduled based on postpartum order demand and chef availability and can provide additional hours alongside your regular weekly client roster, to equal fulltime hours.

Key Responsibilities.

• Work with clients each week to prepare and cook personalized recipe plans that genuinely nourish their health and lifestyle.
• You will be at the heart of each client’s culinary journey, thoughtfully crafting meals tailored to their unique needs, preferences, and wellness goals.
• Cook for 12–15 clients per week as part of your regular roster, with compensation provided per client. (During your onboarding period, your client load will start smaller and grow gradually as you settle into the role and system.)
• A key part of the role is menu planning, which can be done after hours or on an additional flex day (your choice).
• Maintain clear, open, and thoughtful communication to gather feedback and adapt menus with a personal touch, ensuring every meal feels just right.
• Craft recipe plans and meals thoughtfully tailored to each client’s unique needs, preferences, and wellness goals.
• Cook with intention, applying holistic principles and mindful techniques that honor both nutrition and flavour in every dish.
• Deliver weekly cooking services with care, professionalism, and a strong focus on safety and organization.
• Steward grocery budgets with care, following individualized guidelines to craft meals that reflect our commitment to quality, sustainability, and thoughtful sourcing.
• Be a FIYF Kitchen Champion, create and maintain a calm, clean, and welcoming kitchen environment, championing safety and organization every step of the way.

Skills & Qualifications

Required:

• Professional culinary arts diploma OR Nutrition background with professional cooking experience
• 2+ years seasoning your skills in food production and menu planning (personal cheffing experience is a plus!)
• A genuine appetite for nutrition, natural cooking, healthcare, and wellness
• Food safe certificate (to be whisked into place and completed by your start date)
• Experience cooking up menus that cater to specific dietary needs and restrictions (e.g., vegan/plant-based, gluten-free, FODMAPs, keto, allergy-friendly, macro counting)
• Amazing time management skills, able to stay organized and juggle multiple clients without letting anything simmer over
• Clear, thoughtful communication and high-level professionalism, both in the kitchen and with clients
• Sharp attention to detail, from prepping ingredients to plating with precision
• A self-driven approach with a consistent work ethic that keeps the kitchen running smoothly

Bonus Points (Nice to Have):

• Access to a vehicle (makes grocery logistics easier, but not required)
• Certification or diploma in Holistic Nutrition (e.g., CSNN, IHN, or other accredited programs with a culinary focus)
• Experience supporting clients with therapeutic diets or life-stage protocols like postpartum

Compensation

Compensation is primarily pay-per-client, with starting earnings typically ranging from $25–$35 per hour. As you grow with Fresh in Your Fridge, your rate increases through our Tier System, which reflects your experience, efficiency, and client load.

Why Join Us?

If you’re looking for more than just a job — if you want to cook with purpose, be part of a thoughtful team that values wellness, clarity, and care, and contribute to something growing with intention — we’d love to hear from you.

Check us out at :

Pay: $27.00-$40.00 per hour

Application question(s):

• Tell us about your background and experience in the culinary world.

(This can include education, certifications, and personal and professional experience.)

• What experience do you have building menus for specific dietary needs (e.g., low FODMAP, gluten-free, vegan, etc.)?
• What is your desired hourly base compensation, and can you confirm that you’re comfortable with our pay-per-client model?
• What is your general availability for this position?

Work Location: In person