Description:
LIVE-IN FARM & HOUSEHOLD CHEF / COOK – HEALTH & FUNCTIONAL NUTRITION FOCUS
Location: West Rand, Gauteng
Employer: Boavida
Boavida is seeking a full-time, live-in cook or chef (formally trained or self-taught) to take responsibility for daily food preparation on a working farm and private household.
This is a long-term, live-in position suited to someone who values structure, health, consistency, and responsibility.
Duties include:
- Preparing one nutritious cooked meal per day for approximately 20 staff
- Cooking a daily wholesome stew for working dogs (ingredients supplied)
- Preparing fresh juices and smoothies for the household
- Cooking and planning keto / low-carb meals for household members
- Working with whole foods, fresh produce, meat, eggs, and healthy fats
- Maintaining a clean, organised, and disciplined kitchen
- Managing food preparation, hygiene, and storage to a high standard
This is not a restaurant or hospitality role.
It is a practical, hands-on position integrated into farm and household life.
Suitable candidates:
- Trained chefs or highly competent self-taught cooks
- Comfortable cooking for groups
- Experience or genuine interest in health-focused, keto, or low-carb diets
- Calm, reliable, and able to work independently
- Respectful of animals and farm environments
- Suitable for live-in employment
Not suitable for:
- Short-term job seekers
- Restaurant or hotel chefs seeking prestige
- Individuals uncomfortable with farm living or structured environments
Position details:
- Full-time, live-in
- Accommodation provided on site
- Market-related remuneration, based on experience
- Start date: as soon as the right candidate is found
To apply, please include:
- A short introduction
- Your cooking background (formal or self-taught)
- Any experience with keto, low-carb, juicing, or health-focused cooking
- Why a live-in role suits you
Food photos or references welcome but not essential.
Whattsapp me directly on 082 869 9366
If you do not have a response from us within 7 days please consider your application unsuccessful.