TC7053: Private Chef/Family Cook for High-Profile Dubai Family in London – Start 15 July 2026

Private Chef/Family Cook for High-Profile Dubai Family in London – Start 15 July 2026 until the end of August 2026 | Temporary, Live-Out (Summer role) - TC7053

EED is delighted to be assisting a warm Dubai family who are seeking an exceptional Private Chef/Family Cook for a six-week summer placement at their London residence, commencing on 15 July 2026.

The family will be spending the summer in London and is looking for an experienced private chef/family cook with a genuine passion for nutritious, whole-food cooking to support them throughout their stay. This is not a traditional private chef role centered 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 centered 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

• Prepare one nutritious, family-style main meal each day, suitable for two adults, two teenagers, and two young children.
• Design seasonal menus centred around high-protein, plant-based, whole-food ingredients.
• Prepare and replenish a rotating selection of healthy fridge staples, including salads, steamed vegetables, grain salads, crudités, dips, and protein-rich accompaniments.
• Prepare wholesome snacks and occasional baked breakfast items, such as healthy breakfast cakes, muffins, or similar family-friendly options.
• Source and prepare fresh, seasonal ingredients of the highest quality.
• Develop creative recipes that are both nutritionally balanced and genuinely enjoyable for all members of the household.
• Introduce new dishes and flavours while remaining mindful of the children's preferences and established family routines.
• Document successful recipes, methods, and ingredient lists throughout the placement, producing a practical recipe collection for the family to recreate upon their return to Dubai.
• Maintain exceptional standards of food hygiene, kitchen organisation, and ingredient management.
• Work collaboratively with the principals to refine menus and incorporate feedback throughout the six-week assignment.

 CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum five years' experience working as a Private Chef/Family Cook within private households, ideally supporting families with young children.
• Strong, recent, and verifiable references from previous private household employers.
• Excellent knowledge of high-protein, plant-based, whole-food cooking, with the ability to create nutritious, flavour-led meals that appeal equally to young children, teenagers, and adults.
• Demonstrable understanding of family nutrition and proven experience preparing meals for households with children.
• A creative recipe developer who enjoys introducing new dishes while respecting family preferences and is confident documenting recipes and methods for future use.
• Highly organised, self-motivated, and capable of working independently while maintaining exceptional standards of food hygiene, kitchen organisation, and ingredient management.
• Professional, discreet, and accustomed to working within private households, with excellent communication skills and a collaborative approach.
• Formal culinary qualifications and a Food Hygiene Certificate (Level 2 or above) are advantageous.
• Non-smoker preferred.
• Must have the legal right to work in the United Kingdom.
• Available for the full six-week placement from 15 July until approximately the end of August 2026.

 Applicants to confirm the following within their application:

• Expected hourly or daily rate.
• The approximate number of hours they anticipate requiring each day to prepare the family's main meal, replenish healthy fridge staples, and prepare snacks and occasional breakfast bakes.

 THE PACKAGE

• Part-time, live-out position based in London.
• Six-week fixed-term summer contract.
• Start date: 15 July 2026.
• Contract concludes approximately at the end of August 2026.
• Competitive remuneration, negotiable and commensurate with experience (please advise your expected hourly or daily rate when applying).
• Opportunity to work with a warm, health-conscious international family in a collaborative and rewarding role.