Dinner Host — Part-Time, Flexible

Stay for Dinner | Chicagoland Area

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A Little Cooking. A Lot of Connection.
At Stay for Dinner, we believe no one should have to eat alone.
We're bringing good food and genuine human connection to older adults, one dinner at a time. Our Dinner Hosts make that possible by visiting guests in their homes, preparing delicious meals, sharing conversation, and staying awhile.
We're looking for warm, thoughtful people who love cooking, enjoy connecting with others, and believe a simple dinner can make someone's day a little brighter.
Responsibilities
As a Dinner Host, you'll create memorable experiences built around good food and good company.
Shop for groceries and ingredients based on each guest's preferences and dietary needs.Prepare delicious, home-cooked meals in the guest's kitchen.Invite guests to participate in cooking if they'd enjoy being involved.Sit down and share the meal, engaging in genuine conversation.Spend quality time together, whether that's enjoying coffee, sharing stories, playing cards, or simply catching up.Clean up the kitchen and package leftovers for the guest to enjoy later.Provide a thoughtful update to the family following each visit, including photos when permission has been given.
Requirements
We're looking for people with great personalities, a love of cooking, and a natural ability to make others feel comfortable.
Confident home-cooking skills and a genuine enjoyment of preparing meals.Warm, friendly personality and strong interpersonal skills.Ability to engage comfortably with older adults.Dependability, professionalism, and attention to detail.Understanding of basic food safety and the ability to accommodate dietary preferences and restrictions.Reliable transportation for grocery shopping and traveling to guests' homes.Flexibility to accept assignments based on availability.Willingness to complete onboarding, training, reference checks, and a background check.
You don't need to be a professional chef or have previous senior care experience. We're looking for people who love food, love people, and understand how meaningful a little companionship can be.
Salary Overview
Proposed compensation: $25–$35 per hour, plus potential gratuities.
Stay for Dinner offers flexible, part-time paid opportunities, with compensation based on relevant experience, cooking ability, and the responsibilities of each assignment.
Hosts are compensated for approved time spent preparing for and delivering each experience, including grocery shopping and time with guests, in accordance with applicable wage and hour requirements.
Guests may choose to recognize exceptional hospitality with a gratuity. Tips are entirely optional, are not guaranteed, and are in addition to the advertised hourly compensation.
Assignments are scheduled based on availability and guest demand. Hours may vary, particularly as we grow.
There's Always Room at Our Table.
We're building a community of Dinner Hosts who believe that sharing a meal can mean so much more than simply eating together.
If you love cooking, enjoy meeting people, and want to do something that genuinely makes a difference, we'd love to meet you.
Apply today to become a Stay for Dinner Host.
Candidates selected to move forward in the hiring process will be asked to complete a background check and provide professional or personal references.
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Remote working/work at home options are available for this role.