Cooks, private household

Pay

Getting in

Typical entry education

Postsecondary nondegree award

On-the-job training

None

Prior experience

Less than 5 years

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What the work is like

Core tasks

• Peel, wash, trim, and cook vegetables and meats, and bake breads and pastries.
• Cool, package, label, and freeze foods for later consumption and provide instructions for reheating.
• Plan menus according to employers' needs and diet restrictions.
• Shop for or order food and kitchen supplies and equipment.
• Prepare meals in private homes according to employers' recipes or tastes, handling all meals for the family and possibly for other household staff.
• Keep records pertaining to menus, finances, and other business-related issues.
• Stock, organize, and clean kitchens and cooking utensils.
• Direct the operation and organization of kitchens and all food-related activities, including the presentation and serving of food.

Also called: Certified Personal Chef (CPC) · Personal Chef · Personal Private Chef · Private Chef

Outlook and AI

Cooks, private household held 35,400 jobs in 2025. BLS projects 37,200 by 2035 (+5%, about as fast as average; all jobs: +3.5%).

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