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Private Chef Needed ASAP

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Are you a chef who wants to escape the toxic kitchen workplace and work directly with private clients? 

Join the movement to fight against the processed junk-food giants in favor of mighty organic, home-cooked meals - the fuel that made humans into the most successful species on our planet. 

Become a Biochef at Biospan, where you'll create powerful, bespoke meals for private clients—working directly in their homes. Dive into a world of performance cooking and nutrition, handpicking the finest organic ingredients. You'll team up with nutrition experts, learn the art of nutritious meal prep, and directly see the life-changing effects your cooking has on clients. It's more than a job; you'll be changing people's lives every day. 


🌿 Private Live-In Nutrition-Focused Chef | Bhubaneswar, India (with Domestic Travel)

European Cuisine Specialist with Clean Ingredient Focus

📍 Location: Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
🛫 Travel: Flexibility to travel domestically, especially to Mumbai
🏡 Living Arrangement: Full-time live-in (private room provided)
💷 Monthly Salary Range: ₹50,000+ per month or ₹6,27,000+ per year (based on experience)
🕒 Start Date: July 15, 2025
👤 Client: 78-year-old principal recovering from recent spinal surgery
🧾 Visa Sponsorship: Not available (Preference for candidates eligible to work in India)


🍽 About the Role:

We are hiring an experienced Private BioChef for a high-profile individual seeking European-style, high-protein, clean meals—crafted with precision nutrition and sensitivity to specific intolerances. The role demands a culinary expert who blends nutrition knowledge with practical, day-to-day culinary excellence, in an Indian setting.

You’ll be responsible for preparing all meals throughout the week, sourcing clean, organic, hormone-free ingredients, and ensuring high standards of kitchen hygiene and operational independence.


✅ Responsibilities:

  • Prepare 3 daily meals + 1 protein snack (breakfast, lunch, dinner, light snack) Monday–Saturday

  • Design rotating menus in collaboration with client preferences & healthcare/nutritionist inputs

  • Full ownership of grocery procurement using a provided expense card

  • Maintain high standards of hygiene, kitchen cleanliness, and food safety

  • Occasionally cater to guests (on request)

  • Travel with the client domestically for consistent meal support (primarily to Mumbai)

  • Coordinate with the client’s assistant/doctor for nutritional or dietary adjustments


👨‍🍳 Ideal Candidate:

  • Indian or expat chef based in India, or open to relocating

  • 5+ years of experience in private households or high-end health-oriented culinary settings

  • Passionate about European cuisine (French, Mediterranean, modern wellness food)

  • Familiar with organic, clean ingredient sourcing and hormone-free food standards

  • Background in nutrition or willingness to collaborate with a nutritionist

  • Familiarity with gut-friendly cooking techniques (low FODMAP, fermented options, etc.)

  • Discreet, professional, and able to adapt to a VIP lifestyle

  • Must be self-sufficient, detail-oriented, and committed to a long-term placement


⚠️ Dietary Considerations:

  • No crustaceans or prawns (suspected allergies)

  • Avoid raw eggs and red meat

  • Focus on vegetarian-friendly proteins, pasture-raised eggs, fish like tuna, black cod, smoked hilsa

  • Meals should be light, tasty, and easy to digest — no heavy Indian cuisine


💡 Additional Details:

  • Kitchen appliances available: oven, stove, microwave

  • Weekly grocery budget: £230

  • Service supports 1 primary diner + occasional guests

  • Employment contract, payroll, and insurance managed by client’s team

  • Biospan will facilitate interviews and placement coordination


At Biospan, you'll get hands-on training from our nutritional experts and head chef. Learn to craft custom nutrition-packed menus, select the finest organic produce, and cook meals that are as nutritious as they are flavourful. It's a masterclass in taking cooking to the next level.

We want you to apply if you value nutrition, fitness, and natural living. 

(The ideal candidate is trustworthy, organized, and always willing to go the extra mile.)

Experience:

  • Three years minimum chef experience
  • Private chef experience (preferred)

Other requirements:

  • Driving License (required)
  • Background check (required)
  • Insurance (required)

Work Location:

In-person (in the client's home)

How to apply: 

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